Asia/Pacific
HP Integration Strategies: Future of hydraulic fracturing depends on effective water treatment
The benefits of using hydraulic fracturing (HF) to stimulate gas and oil flow from both new and existing wells are obvious. However, the downside is that this technique consumes huge quantities (along..
HP Reliability: Pump switching: What is the best practice?
From a recent sequence of correspondence, we discern that certain rulings were being made years ago, although the rationale used to make these rulings has not been explained. This example involves a r..
HP Construction: Asia-Pacific
Foster Wheeler AG’s Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a contract by Thai Oil Public Co., Ltd. for the basic design engineering package and engineering, procurement and co..
Prevent fouling in 1-butene storage vessels
Investigation finds root cause for polymer formation in Horton spheres
Air Products to supply LNG heat exchanger for Shell Australia FLNG project
Air Products has been selected to supply its proprietary cryogenic coil-wound LNG heat exchanger for the Shell’s floating LNG (FLNG) facility, to be located in the Browse Basin off the northwest coast of Western Australia.
Toyo wins design deal for new India urea plant
Toyo Engineering has finalized a licensing and development contract for the basic design of a urea production plant in the fertilizer complex to be constructed at Kanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
AkzoNobel to buy German coatings firm Schramm
AkzoNobel has struck a deal to acquire coatings manufacturer Schramm and the coatings activities operated by Schramm's largest shareholder, Korean company SSCP.
Honeywell to supply automation solutions for Korea LNG terminal expansions
Honeywell has been selected by government-owned Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS) to provide comprehensive automation solutions for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals.
Specialty chem firm Momentive plans regional hub, R&D center for India
Momentive Performance Materials and Momentive Specialty Chemicals will open a new regional business headquarters and state of the art Global Research and Development Centre in Bangalore, India, the company said on Wednesday.
Fluor signs EPC contract for Woodside gas assets in Australia
Fluor has finalized an agreement with Woodside Energy to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for Woodside's operating gas assets in Australia.

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