Americas
GE, Greenko to develop India wind power projects
Expanding GE’s footprint in India and its connection with one of the country’s fastest-growing clean energy developers, GE Energy Financial Services and Indian-based Greenko Group have agreed to invest in a new venture to develop wind energy projects across India.
Solutia buys US energy-saving films firm Southwall
US specialty chemicals producer Solutia has agreed to acquire California-based energy-saving films and glass products company Southwall Technologies for an aggregate equity purchase price of about $113 million.
Chemtura inks antioxidants supply deal in China
US-based specialty chemicals producer Chemtura has signed a long-term supply agreement with Tianjin Lisheng Chemical of PR China for production of Chemtura’s thioester antioxidants. Under the agreement, Lisheng exclusively supplies Chemtura with thioester antioxidants in all regions outside of Northeast Asia.
Huntsman opens textile chemicals hub in Brazil
Huntsman’s textile effects (TE) division has officially opened a formulation and distribution center (FDC) in Sao Paolo, Brazil, seeking to further enhance the company’s ability to shorten the supply chain in its Americas markets. The FDC will focus on the production of dyeing auxiliaries, pre-treatment and finishing products for local customers, the company said.
Baker Hughes launches Brazil technology center
Baker Hughes has opened a new research and technology center in Rio de Janeiro, designed to enable the development of technologies and solutions to unlock the full potential of deep water and pre-salt reservoirs, the company said.
Albemarle opens environmental R&D facility in US
US-based specialty chemicals producer Albemarle has opened its new environmental research and development facility at its headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This new facility will allow the newly-formed Albemarle Environmental Division to expand its capabilities into multi-pollutant control, while significantly growing its capabilities in environmental research, the company said.
Shaw Group, EBSE to form Brazil manufacturing JV
Engineering major The Shaw Group will form a new joint venture between its fabrication and manufacturing unit and Empresa Brasileira de Solda Eletrica S.A. (EBSE), a leading manufacturer and fabricator in Brazil.
Fluor wins engineering deal on new Canada refinery
Fluor was awarded a contract by the North West Redwater Partnership to provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) services for a new refinery project in Alberta, Canada. Fluor booked the undisclosed contract value in the third quarter of 2011.
LNG fuel use rapidly rising amid low costs - report
Houston-based energy analysis firm Zeus Development says that LNG fuel use is rapidly advancing across several heavy-duty transportation modes, including ships, locomotives, ore carriers, and highway trucks.
Praxair acquires US specialty gases distributor
Praxair has acquired Houston-based National Alloy and Equipment, an independent distributor of industrial and specialty gases and ancillary welding equipment, supplies and services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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