Process Optimization
GTC strikes deal with ConocoPhillips to license sulfur recovery technology
Process technology licensor GTC Technology reached a global agreement with ConocoPhillips for its selective partial oxidation of sulfur (SPOC) technology for sulfur recovery. GTC says its SPOC technology is the most significant innovation in the “modified Claus” technology space in the last 30 years.
KBR to process deep oils for Russian refiner TAIF
KBR was awarded a contract by TAIF Group to provide licensing and engineering services for the Veba Combi Cracker (VCC) to be implemented at the Nizhnikamsk refinery in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It marks the largest VCC project award for KBR since acquiring the technology in January 2010.
Aramco, Dow award EPCm deal to Foster Wheeler for Saudi propylene oxide unit
Foster Wheeler has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) contract from Saudi Aramco and Dow Chemical for a propylene oxide (PO) unit at Jubail Industrial City in Saudi Arabia. The unit should be completed during the first quarter of 2015.
JKC venture wins $15bn of engineering work for Ichthys LNG in Australia
KBR said its JKC joint venture with JGC Corp. and Chiyoda Corp. has signed the formal contract for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) activities on the Ichthys LNG project in northern Australia. The Ichthys LNG project is a joint venture between INPEX (76%, the operator) and Total (24%).
Linde Engineering acquires biomass gasification technology of Germany's Choren
Linde Engineering Dresden has acquired the Carbo-V technology of insolvent Choren Industries, Freiberg from German insolvency administrator Dr. Bruno M. Kübler. The acquisition of the Carbo-V technology comprises all related patents and trademarks, and the purchase price was undisclosed.
Technip wins flexible pipe supply deal for Petrobras
France-based Technip was awarded a 5-year frame agreement contract from Brazil’s Petrobras for the supply of around 1,400 kilometers of flexible pipes. Supply starts in 2013 and orders are guaranteed for at least 50% of the total value, which is currently estimated to be worth around $2.1 billion.
Methanex to relocate Chile methanol plant to US
The company picked Jacobs for engineering services on the project, which it hopes to start up at the new site in 2014.
Shaw lands technology upgrading deal for FCC unit at Thailand refinery
The Shaw Group was awarded a contract to provide the technology license and process design package for the revamp of a residue fluid catalytic cracking (RFCC) unit for Star Petroleum Refining Co. in Map Ta Phut, Thailand. The upgrade will incorporate the latest advances in reactor system technology.
CB&I inks Houston Ship Channel storage tank deal
CB&I said Friday it awarded a $60 million, by BOSTCO for the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction of storage tanks for its grassroots black oil storage terminal on the Houston Ship Channel.
CB&I to supply process heaters for Russia refinery modernization work
CB&I said Thursday that its Lummus Technology business sector was awarded two separate contracts by a client in Russia. The scope of work includes detailed design and engineering and material supply for numerous heaters for a refinery modernization project, the company said.
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