Ethylene

Construction of Dow Chemical Co.’s world-scale ethylene production facility in Freeport, TX, is complete. The ethylene unit is in commissioning and expected to enter operation by mid-year, the company said.

Construction of Dow Chemical Co.’s world-scale ethylene production facility in Freeport, TX, is complete. The ethylene unit is in commissioning and expected to enter operation by mid-year, the company said.

Ingleside Ethylene LLC, a 50/50 joint venture of Occidental Chemical Corp. (OxyChem), and Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. said its new its ethylene cracker at OxyChem’s Ingleside, TX, complex has begun operations on schedule and on budget.

Ingleside Ethylene LLC, a 50/50 joint venture of Occidental Chemical Corp. (OxyChem), and Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. said its new its ethylene cracker at OxyChem’s Ingleside, TX, complex has begun operations on schedule and on budget.

U.S ethane production is expected to increase over the next two years as the petrochemical industry consumes more and new export facilities ramp-up their overseas shipments, according to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latestShort-Term Energy Outlook.

The North American petrochemical complex is enjoying a stunning renaissance from flexible natural gas supply and low commodity prices, but uncertainty is looming from a surfeit of manufacturing capacity, strengthening overseas competition and a Trump presidency that has promised to revamp trade, executives said Thursday.

Williams Partners LP is considering selling its interest in the Geismar, LA, olefins plant and complex. The process might result in a sale or a long-term, fee-for-service tolling agreement, the company said.

Dow Chemical Co.’s Oyster Creek petrochemical complex south of Houston is adding a “world-scale” monoethylene glycol (MEG) manufacturing facility that is scheduled to be in operation by the middle of 2019, project developers said Tuesday.

Westlake Chemical Partners LP said it is proceeding with plans to expand ethylene production capacity at its Calvert City, KY, facility.