Project Management
HP Refining: Peru: Modernization of the Talara refinery
The mega-project expansion at the Talara refinery is the foundation of Petroperu’s new strategic plan to increase refining capacity and reduce the sulfur content in refined products.
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 liquefaction projects to drive global expansion of LNG trade
Hydrocarbon Processing spoke to Andrew Slaughter, executive director for the Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions, about the state of the LNG industry and how trade patterns and project slates could change in the upcoming years.
China’s ‘energy revolution’ strives for sustainable growth
China's energy demand, particularly for petroleum and other liquids, is rapidly increasing as its industrial and transportation infrastructures expand.
A data-driven, experience-based approach to workforce optimization
There are alternatives for implementing successful and sustainable staffing changes. Staffing changes for the purpose of improving profitability should be viewed as an optimization process rather than a reduction process.
Better risk-management methods ensure project success
Management of project risk is a challenge under normal times, and this crucial activity is exasperated in complex projects as a result of the shale gas revolution.
HP Global: Investment in Egypt’s downstream on the rise
Egypt is adopting a mix of investment strategies in refinery upgrades and construction of new capacity to meet the nation’s target for more high-quality light and middle distillate products and a reduction of transportation fuel imports.
BASF picks Fluor as global engineering partner for petrochemical projects
The services agreement includes conceptual and front-end engineering, detailed engineering, procurement, project management, construction management and other services.
Jacobs wins Saudi project management work for new InoChem complex
InoChem is the first manufacturer of soda ash in Saudi Arabia and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf region, as well as the biggest manufacturer of calcium chloride in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Stress Engineering Services launches Houston-based EPC company
The company works with construction partners to develop cost-saving strategies for project execution.
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- 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
