Abu Qir Fertilizers Considering Establishing Methanol Facility
Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Company is considering establishing a new methanol production facility.
ECHEM | Egypt Oil & Gas - Part 6
El Molla: Six New Petrochemical Projects “Powerful Additions” to Industry
Six new Egyptian petrochemical projects currently under development represent "powerful additions" to Egypt's petrochemical industry, oil minister Tarek El Molla has said.
UOP, Grace to Provide Propylene, Polypropylene Factories’ Licenses
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company has evaluated the six offers submitted to obtain licenses for establishing propylene and polypropylene factories as part of its new expansion project.
El Molla Issues New Promotions
The Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, issued new transfers and promotions.
Sidpec Expansion to Be Implemented over Two Phases
ECHEM announced that Sidi Kerir “Sidpec” expansion in Alexandria will be implemented over two phases with $1.7 billion investments.
Polybutadiene Factory Proposed
The Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (ETHYDCO) plans to build a $100-million polybutadiene rubbers factors.
Bechtel Looks to Step Up Activity in Egypt
Bechtel is interested in increasing its investments in Egypt’s oil and gas sector, the company’s CEO, Brendan Bechtel, said during a meeting with the Egyptian officials.
ECHEM Revenues Reach EGP 1.141B
The Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) increased its revenues in fiscal year (FY) 2016/2017 to EGP 1.141 billion, a 56.6% increase from FY 2015/2016.
Sidpec at Full Capacity Despite Fire
Production units at Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (Sidpec) are running at full capacity despite a fire that broke out in one of the refrigerating compressors at the company's ethylene-producing factory.
