Source: Rupec
The construction of this plant is part of a large-scale project to transform PetroChina’s Guangxi refinery into an integrated petrochemical complex. The project aims to shift the refinery’s focus from fuel production to chemical and organic materials, with a total output capacity of approximately 3 million tonnes per year.
This expansion includes the addition of 14 major petrochemical units, including facilities for the production of polypropylene, ethylene, butadiene, styrene-butadiene rubber, and units for the extraction of aromatic compounds used in polystyrene manufacturing.
For the first time, the Downstream Central Asia and Caspian Summit will be co-located with the inaugural Go Net Zero Energy Summit on 8 September at the same venue, bringing together downstream stakeholders from across the Caspian and Central Asia regions under one roof. This unique convergence creates a full week of strategic dialogue and delivers unparalleled opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the formation of strategic partnerships across the entire energy value chain.
Uzbekistan has announced an extension of zero customs duties on the import of 82 types of industrial raw materials and semi-finished products. According to a report from the Ministry of Justice via its Telegram channel, referencing a presidential decree signed.
The world’s largest chemical manufacturer is set to inaugurate its new facility in China by the end of March, generating a blend of optimism and skepticism about growth prospects.