1. Iraqi Petchem Prospects Hinge On Refinery Integration

    ...-50bn over the period 2017-23 in building total petrochemicals capacity of 10mn tons/year. “Of course Saudi Arabia and Qatar and others are already producing petrochemicals,” he said. “Those in charge in Baghdad have to consider this and what is happening in refining and the potential for integration. Ne...

    Volume: 56
    Issue: 22
    Published at Fri, 31 May 2013
  2. UAE Starts Second Barakah Plant As MENA Nuclear Pursuit Accelerates

    ...stalled the base section of the containment liner for the reactor at Barakah-1. Further liner sections will be fabricated and installed this year. ENEC said Kepco is on track to start up Barakah-1 in 2017 (MEES, 29 March).   Iran’s DIY Approach While UAE’s nuclear development gathers momentum, Ir...

    Volume: 56
    Issue: 22
    Published at Fri, 31 May 2013