Ethane news

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  20 November 2025

  Tecnimont (Maire) Launches Tengiz Gas Separation Complex and Hosts Local Content Forum in Kazakhstan

  The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex project begins, aiming to boost Kazakhstan's petrochemical sector and engage local businesses through a dedicated forum.
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  20 November 2025

  Clariant Wins Two Awards at Gulf Energy Information Excellence 2025

  Clariant's HySat and EDHOX technologies win awards for innovation and sustainability in catalyst and petrochemical processes at the 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards.
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  19 November 2025

  ExxonMobil Shuts Mossmorran: 830,000 T/Y Ethylene Capacity Lost, Threatening 429 Jobs and Supply Chain

  Closure impacts 429 jobs, disrupts supply chain, and weakens UK's industrial base amid high energy costs and lack of government support.
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  3 November 2025

  BLYB Enhances Feedstock Efficiency with Refinery Ethane

  Refinery ethane boosts ethylene yield, reduces costs, and supports low-carbon goals, enhancing integration and operational excellence.
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  28 October 2025

  Aramco and GIP Finalize $11 Billion Jafurah Midstream Deal

  The Jafurah project will start production by year-end, expanding gas capacity and supporting Saudi Arabia's growth in energy and petrochemicals.
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  22 September 2025

  KazMunayGas and Lummus Technology Launch Digital Center in Atyrau

  The new center will focus on technology transfer, personnel training, and industrial safety, enhancing skills for modern petrochemical processes.

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  5 August 2025

  TECNIMONT Signs Tengiz Gas Separation Complex Project in Kazakhstan

  The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex will support the Silleno petrochemical plant, enhancing Kazakhstan's industrial growth with advanced gas and petrochemical technology. Completion by Q1 2029.
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  20 February 2024

  Europe Risks Offshoring Industry, Jobs, and Emissions

  Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges the EU to address high energy costs, carbon taxes, and lack of renewal in the chemical sector to prevent further offshoring and industrial decline.
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  7 January 2024

  Minister Demir Approves INEOS' Project ONE in Antwerp

  The environmental permit approval enables the construction of Europe's most sustainable ethane cracker, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the renewal of the chemical cluster in Flanders.
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  13 February 2023

  INEOS Secures €3.5 Billion for Europe's Greenest Cracker in Antwerp

  The new Antwerp cracker will have the lowest carbon footprint in Europe, use low carbon hydrogen, and create 450 jobs. Supported by 21 banks, the €3.5B financing includes €1.5B uncovered debt.
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  16 December 2022

  INEOS Begins Construction of Ethane Cracker in Antwerp

  A symbolic sheet pile was driven in Antwerp, marking the start of a major ethane cracker project. The plant will employ thousands, produce ethylene sustainably, and is set to be operational by 2026.
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  9 June 2022

  INEOS Olefins Belgium Receives Permit for Project ONE in Antwerp

  The permit allows construction of Europe's most sustainable steam cracker, reducing CO2 emissions significantly. The project will create 450 direct jobs and aims for climate neutrality within 10 years.
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  4 May 2022

  INEOS Contracts Técnicas Reunidas for Antwerp Ethylene Plant

  The Antwerp ethylene plant will produce 1.5 million tons annually by 2026, with a €3-4 billion investment. It will be energy-efficient, sustainable, and involve 675 professionals at peak.
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  21 July 2021

  McDermott Wins Contract for Baltic Chemical Plant Polyethylene Project

  McDermott will provide engineering and procurement for a spent caustic treatment solution at the world's largest polyethylene project in Russia, enhancing annual production to 3 million tons.
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  20 July 2021

  INEOS Olefins Belgium Submits Environmental Permit for Eco-Friendly Steam Cracker in Antwerp

  The steam cracker will produce ethylene with significantly lower carbon emissions, aiming for climate neutrality within 10 years, and will undergo a 30-day public consultation once the permit is complete.
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  15 January 2021

  INEOS Adjusts Antwerp Olefins Project Timeline

  The ethylene cracker construction is prioritized, delaying the propylene plant. The new cracker will use advanced technologies, maximizing efficiency and minimizing CO2 emissions.
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  2 November 2020

  Lummus to Provide 14 Ethylene Cracking Furnaces to Baltic Chemical Plant

  Lummus will supply cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, enhancing ethylene production. The project emphasizes efficiency, eco-friendliness, and strategic partnerships.
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  18 June 2019

  INEOS Chooses SK E&C for Propane Dehydrogenation Unit

  The 750ktpa PDH plant in Antwerp, part of a €3bn investment, will be operational by 2023. It aims for high energy and carbon efficiency, producing propylene for various industrial applications.
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  15 January 2019

  INEOS invests €3 billion in Antwerp port

  The investment will create 400 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs, enhancing Antwerp's chemical cluster. New PDH and ethane cracker plants will be operational by 2024, boosting the Flemish economy.
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  15 August 2014

  SABIC Converts Teesside Plant to US Shale Gas

  The conversion will secure the plant's future, support 4,000 supply chain jobs, and enhance competitiveness. Government backing includes €11m from the Regional Growth Fund.
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  28 March 2014

  Grangemouth £300M Survival Plan Hits Key Milestones

  Preferred bidder confirmed for ethane tank build. Old ethylene cracker and butadiene plant to close. Affected employees to be redeployed.