Process Optimization
HP New Developments
NEO Monitors’ mid-infrared (IR) sensors will help global industries better control emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.
Louisiana refiner contracts CB&I on $100M project for Tier 3 clean fuels
The scope of work at the refinery in Louisiana includes detailed engineering, procurement, module fabrication and site construction of a naphtha hydrotreater and a revamp of an existing gasoline selective hydrotreater, which uses CB&I's CDHydro and CDHDS technology.
INEOS starts building Europe's largest ethane tank to import US feedstocks
The investment in the Grangemouth tank and infrastructure is part of the company’s £450 million rescue package to equip the site to import ethane gas from the US.
Maire Tecnimont wins EPC work for upgrade of Poland’s Gdansk refinery
The deal includes the implementation of a delayed coking unit, a coker naphtha hydrotreating unit, a hydrogen production unit (licensed by KT) together with ancillary units at the Gdansk refinery.
CB&I wins maintenance work on Canadian coker
"This award demonstrates CB&I's ability to provide comprehensive solutions throughout the lifecycle of a refining project," said Chip Ray, president of CB&I's capital services operating group.
Amec Foster Wheeler to study new Malaysian refining, chemicals project
Under the contract, Amec will undertake a detailed feasibility study to define the configuration of the complex, develop the infrastructure requirements, establish a project implementation plan and produce a cost estimate to optimize the project and establish a clear plan to move forward.
US engineer KBR sells building business to Pernix
The transaction's price with Pernix is $22 million, and KBR expects to record a pre-tax gain of approximately $28 million in its second quarter 2015 financial results.
Industrial Cooling Solutions wins major Malaysia refinery, cracker contract
The concrete, back-to-back counterflow cooling tower will play a critical role in the development of the RAPID refinery by reducing power use while maintaining optimum plant efficiency for maximum output.
Toyo, IKPT to build new Indonesia rubber project
TOYO entered into an offshore supply contract and IKPT entered into the detailed engineering, procurement and construction contract. The target for completion is in 2018.
Use advanced automation and project management to simplify refinery construction
Process automation in oil refineries is undergoing major changes, driven by customers frustrated by what they consider to be slow and incremental advances from the main automation OEMs in the industry.
- ExxonMobil plans 1 Blbs/yr of advanced recycling by 2027 11/22
- Gauging the likely Trump effect on U.S. energy and power sectors 11/22
- Russia's Lukoil restoring cracker at NORSI refinery, gasoline output rising 11/22
- Nigeria's local currency crude sales fall short of target, Dangote refinery says 11/22
- U.S. October gasoline imports hit post-pandemic low on slump in European shipments 11/22
- Clean Hydrogen Works awards McDermott FEED contract for Ascension Clean Energy (ACE) project 11/21
