Americas
Eastman buys BP’s aviation turbine oil business
Annual revenues are approximately $100 million. The acquisition includes a production facility in Linden, New Jersey, specialized laboratory equipment located in Naperville, Illinois, and a long-term supply agreement for products related to the acquired business that BP will use to serve industrial markets.
US sees increase in monthly chemical production
For the second consecutive month, production increased in all seven regions of the US. For the year as a whole, the chemical production regional index (US CPRI) was ahead by 1.2%.
Huntsman to expand global polyetheramines unit
Expansion is currently underway in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The company expects projects at its Conroe, Texas, Llanelli, Wales (UK) and Singapore sites to be fully operational by May 2014.
Porocel acquires Medicine Hat catalyst processing facility from Criterion
The Medicine Hat facility will be Porocel’s fourth catalyst regeneration, rejuvenation and ex-situ presulfurization plant globally and strategically positions Porocel to service the Canadian market.
Praxair upgrades Alberta air separation plants
The air separation plant upgrades and new facilities and equipment are part of Praxair’s ongoing commitment to Western Canada’s growing oil and gas market, according to company officials.
Pacific Ethanol to enhance yields at Idaho plant
The company chose ICM Inc.'s Selective Milling Technology as a component in its process to increase corn oil production and boost ethanol yields by increasing available starch for conversion.
Suriname selects Honeywell’s MES solution for refinery expansion
Suriname's state-owned oil company will deploy Honeywell’s manufacturing execution system (MES) as part of a major expansion and efficiency project at the Tout Lui Faut crude oil refinery complex.
GE to buy Cameron’s reciprocating compression division for $550 million
The division provides reciprocating compression equipment and aftermarket parts and services for oil and gas production, gas processing, gas distribution and independent power industries.
NOVA begins using Marcellus Shale ethane as feed for Ontario cracker
NOVA began consuming the new feedstock in late December 2013 as part of a project to revamp its Corunna cracker to utilize up to 100% natural gas liquid feedstock, in line with a long-term company strategy.
OSHA to recognize Veolia safety program at Valero refinery in Houston
Veolia's site-based team at the Valero Houston refinery facility provides vacuum and hydro-blasting services. The company has worked on-site at the Houston refinery since 2009.
- Allied Biofuels signs PIA with Uzbekistan to advance $6-B biofuels refinery project 4/10
- Nufarm strengthens strategic collaboration to support long term growth in biofuels production 4/10
- Pertamina and CRecTech sign MoU to explore pilot biogas-to-biomethanol facility in SEZ, Indonesia 4/10
- Shell Chemicals and Syensqo partner to deliver low-carbon ethylene oxide solutions 4/10
- HAMR Energy’s nationally significant fuel projects selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot 4/10
- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries builds world's first ammonia-powered vessel 4/10
