Americas
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.
KBR wins engineering services contract for DuPont plants in US, Mexico
KBR will now provide comprehensive engineering, procurement, construction management, and continuous construction and maintenance services for most DuPont manufacturing sites in the US.
Chevron Canada awards EPC work to Fluor, JGC on Kitimat LNG project
The project scope includes completion of the existing FEED package by finalizing value-improving concepts for the proposed Kitimat LNG facility in Western Canada. The scope of work for the contractors also includes detailed engineering and procurement services for the initial phases of the project.
US safety board to investigate chemical spill into West Virginia river
According to local authorities the leak originated from a storage tank at Freedom Industries. The leak of unknown quantity has left thousands of West Virginia residents without clean drinking water.
Texas LNG seeks approval to export 2 million tons
Permission to ship to markets covered by free trade agreements is expected as soon as the end of the first quarter. Shipping to non-FTA markets may be approved later this year, CEO Vivek Chandra said.
Enterprise to expand Texas LPG export terminal
Enterprise Products has announced a further expansion of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export terminal at Oiltanking’s complex on the Houston Ship Channel.
Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Phillips 66’s flow improver business
PSPI leads the science of drag reduction and specializes in developing polymers to maximize the flow potential of pipelines. This transaction is part of Phillips 66’s ongoing portfolio management.
- Transition Industries signs agreements for the Pacifico Mexinol Project, an ultra-low carbon chemical production facility 7/3
- Bangkok Airways introduces SAF on commercial flights 7/3
- EcoCeres secures SAF contract with British Airways to help reduce carbon emissions 7/3
- Air Liquide to invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S. to support industrial growth 7/3
- MOL completes the acquisition of LBC Tank Terminals 7/3
- BHP awards charter contracts for two ammonia dual-fueled vessels 7/3
