Americas
Yokogawa, Murata partner to develop wireless communication modules
Yokogawa Electric and Murata Manufacturing Co. have entered into an agreement in which Murata will develop communication modules for ISA100 Wireless field wireless devices.
Dow Chemical boosts planned divestments target nearly 50% by mid-2016
On track to complete its goal of realizing $4.5 billion to $6 billion in proceeds by year-end 2015, and with additional portfolio management actions underway, Dow is now increasing its divestiture target to $7 billion to $8.5 billion to be complete by mid-2016.
CB&I to build hydrogen plant for Kansas refinery
The project scope includes the engineering, procurement, fabrication and field construction of a 22 million standard cubic feet/day hydrogen plant at its refinery in Coffeyville, Kansas.
BMW recommends Shell as global supplier for aftermarket engine oils
Base oil is the main component of finished oils and plays a vital role in the quality of the finished engine oil. The base oil is produced at Shell's Pearl GTL plant in Qatar.
Technip forms new alliance with Biochemtex for bioethanol technologies
Proesa technology is one of the world's leading processes for converting cellulosic feeds into petroleum products. The second-generation bioethanol product will also meet future regulatory specifications.
Momentive Chemicals to build two new Louisiana formaldehyde plants
Momentive will invest about $66 million in the construction of these new, world-scale formaldehyde plants primarily in 2014 and 2015, with capacity of more than 400,000 tpy.
Nexant, ChemVision form new alliance to support petrochemicals in Brazil
Together, ChemVision’s 30-plus years of regional work experience and Nexant’s extensive international capabilities provide a unique strategic collaboration that dramatically builds on the in-depth consulting services Nexant has provided to the Brazilian market for more than 30 years.
Chevron Phillips plans polyalphaolefins expansion at Cedar Bayou plant
Final project approval for the Cedar Bayou complex in Texas would be sought in the second quarter of 2015, and project completion is targeted for 2016.
CB&I renews contract for US Gulf plant services
The renewal was granted by a leading manufacturer of synthetic rubber for long-term maintenance, operations and other industrial services at its facility in Geismar, Louisiana.
Heater training improves safety and operations
As a part of an initiative to conserve energy and other valuable resources, an independent petroleum refiner began a two-year training program in the summer of 2013 for more than 900 operators at six ..
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