Americas
Chem Safety Board to investigate third accident at metal powder plant in Tennessee
A four-person investigation team from the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) was deployed on Friday to the site of a third serious accident at the Hoeganaes Corp. plant in Gallatin, Tennessee. An explosion was reported earlier on Friday at the plant, injuring five, including three who were in critical condition at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center burn unit in Nashville.
Aker Solutions wins offshore loading systems contracts in Brazil
Aker Solutions has won two contracts worth 120 million NOK ($21.8 million) for the supply of its Pusnes offloading systems to two FPSOs in the Brazilian market.
Air Products inks deals with Valero, Denbury for carbon capture project in Texas
US industrial gases major Air Products has signed agreements with Valero Energy and Denbury Onshore to proceed with a planned carbon capture and sequestration project in Port Arthur, Texas.
Biofuels growth to be led by algae - consultants
Among next generation renewable fuel alternatives, algae stands out as one of the most promising and scalable options with the potential to supply key fuel and co-product markets, according to a recent study from consulting firm Pike Research.
Huntsman licenses PO/MTBE technology to China’s Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes
US chemicals producer Huntsman said Wednesday that it signed a license agreement with Chinese chemicals manufacturer Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes for the production of propylene oxide (PO) and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) - a co-product of PO.
Shipper commitments sought for proposed Cushing-to-Houston crude oil pipeline
Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer announced on Wednesday the start of a binding open commitment period for available capacity on the proposed crude oil pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Houston. The pipeline would be designed and constructed as part of a 50/50 joint venture between the two partnerships.
Dow to power truck fleet with lithium-ion batteries
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies said Wednesday that it received a contract from Dow Chemical to deliver 100+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup truck fleet vehicles powered by Dow Kokam’s lithium ion battery technology.
Jacobs wins global services deal from petroleum additives firm Infineum
Jacobs Engineering Group was awarded a contract from Infineum, a world class formulator, manufacturer and marketer of petroleum additives, for a master services agreement for the company's operations in Europe, Asia and North America.
Mustang awarded design contract from Hess for North Dakota natural gas expansion
Mustang has been awarded detailed design and procurement services by Hess Corp. for the expansion of its Tioga natural gas plant in the Bakken oil play in northwestern North Dakota.
Oil refiner Holly joins Endicott's US biodiesel project
Endicott Biofuels has teamed up with US petroleum refiner Holly Corp. to form the Sabine Biofuels joint venture, in which the companies will collaborate on a 30mn gal/year biorefinery currently under construction in Port Arthur, Texas.
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- BASF and Equinor sign 10-yr natural gas supply agreement 7/18
- Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Technip Energies sign global alliance agreement for carbon capture delivery 7/17
- KBR wins FEED contract for KEPPT’s fertilizer facility in Iraq 7/17
- EIA: U.S. crude stockpiles fall as exports rise; fuel demand drops 7/17
- Uruguay SAF project gains momentum with Velocys Onboard as FT licensor 7/17
