Americas
Technip awarded design contract for Canada oil sands project
Technip subsidiary KTI Corp. was awarded a purchase order by Snamprogetti Canada to design and supply 10 once through steam generation (OTSG) units for the first phase of the Sunrise energy project in Canada.
Japan disaster, environmental concerns to boost coal-based power plans - report
There has been a sudden reversal in the trend away from coal, according to a new report from US-based market research firm McIlvaine Co. The nuclear disaster in Japan coupled with new evidence that gas-fired generators will emit more greenhouse gases than new coal generators are influencing the plans of electric generating companies around the world.
McDermott wins Gulf of Mexico deepwater project work from Chevron
McDermott International, Inc. announced that one of its subsidiary companies was awarded fabrication and installation work from Chevron to support the development of the Jack and St. Malo fields in the Gulf of Mexico.
Survey shows majority of offshore workers proud of industry, would recommend to friend
Despite soaring oil costs, the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion and political unrest in the headlines, a clear majority of offshore oil and gas workers say they are proud to work in the industry and would recommend it to a friend, according to a new survey conducted by engineering consulting firm NES Global.
On Earth Day, ACC says US chemical firms lead sustainability, environmental efforts
This Friday’s 41st annual Earth Day draws attention to ongoing actions that support sustainability and environmental improvement, and the US chemical industry is at the forefront of such development, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
ExxonMobil US operations win top 2010 safety award from Gas Processors Association
The US operations of ExxonMobil have been awarded with the top 2010 company safety award from the Gas Processors Association (GPA), the company said.
US amines demand to grow at 3.3% per year, reach $3.4 billion in 2015 - study
US demand for amines, excluding those used to produce other amines, is forecast to advance by 3.3% annually to 3.3 billion pounds in 2015, valued at $3.4 billion, according to a new study from US market research firm Freedonia Group.
Dow Chemical to raise US ethylene, propylene production, inks shale gas supply deals
Dow Chemical today announced plans to increase the company’s ethylene and propylene production - and to integrate its US operations into feedstock opportunities available from increasing supplies of US shale gas in the Marcellus and Eagle Ford shale regions.
Fluor office in Houston sets milestone with 100 mn safe hours
Fluor Corp. announced today that its Houston, Texas, office recently achieved the significant safety milestone of 100 million safe work hours without a lost-time incident.
BP commits up to $1 billion for restoration projects in Gulf spill areas
BP says it has signed an agreement with federal and state agencies that will accelerate work starting this year to restore areas of the Gulf of Mexico that were affected by the year-ago rig explosion of the Deepwater Horizon and ensuing oil spill.
- U.S. firms to develop Syria energy masterplan after Trump lifts sanctions 7/18
- Russian seaborne diesel exports for July 1–15 fall 6% month-on-month 7/18
- INEOS invests £30 MM to slash emissions at Hull site by 75% 7/18
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group invests in Licella Holdings, oil conversion technology using supercritical water 7/18
- BASF and Equinor sign 10-yr natural gas supply agreement 7/18
- Oil prices rise after new EU sanctions on Russia 7/18
