Asia/Pacific
Jacobs completes acquisition of Aker Solutions' onshore P&C operations in China
Jacobs Engineering Group has completed the acquisition of Aker Projects (Shanghai) Company Ltd, Aker Solutions' onshore process and construction (P&C) operations in China.
China’s Sinopec to cut fuel exports, lower chemical plant operating rates
Chinese refiner Sinopec will reduce fuel exports and lower chemical plant operating rates in order to increase domestic refined oil products supply, the company said on Tuesday.
Air Products inks deal to supply LNG technology for Indonesia project
Air Products has signed an agreement with JGC Corp. to supply its proprietary propane pre-cooled mixed refrigerant process and MCR main heat exchanger for a 2 million ton/year LNG project in Luwuk, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
ARC's upcoming China Forum to focus on IT, automation solutions
ARC Advisory Group will hold its second China Forum on May 18 and 19 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing in conjunction with the FA/PA (Factory Automation/Process Automation) Show.
Technip awarded project management contract for China chemical plant
Bluestar Adisseo Nanjing awarded French firm Technip a detailed engineering, procurement and project management services contract for a methionine plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
Reliance starts capacity expansion work for India polyester projects
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has begun implementing its planned world-scale projects in India across the polyester chain. This is RIL’s largest capacity expansion in the sector and is aimed at consolidating its position as the world’s largest integrated polyester producer.
Strong global petrochemical margins in early 2011 defy rapidly rising crude prices - study
The petrochemical industry enjoyed a strong start to 2011, defying the sharp rise in crude oil prices, according to a study from global consulting firm Nexant.
China awards deal for second coal-to-SNG plant to Haldor Topsøe
Haldor Topsøe has been awarded the contract for the second out of four SNG (substitute natural gas) projects approved by China’s National Development and Reform Commission.
CB&I wins contract for propane dehydrogenation unit, polypropylene plant in Kazakhstan
CB&I announced today that Lummus Technology, a CB&I company, has been awarded a contract from Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries (KPI) for the license and basic engineering of a propane dehydrogenation unit and a polypropylene plant.
Australian Renewable Fuels finalizes acquisition of domestic firm Biodiesel Producers
Australian Renewable Fuels Ltd finalized its acquisition of fellow domestic firm Biodiesel Producers Ltd, seeking to reinforce its offering and global position in the biodiesel market.
- U.S. EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports 6/18
- Nigeria to export first gasoline cargo to Asia from Dangote refinery 6/18
- Indian refiners cancel palm oil orders for July-September as prices surge 6/18
- U.S. set to object to green jet fuel recommendation at UN aviation council 6/18
- Phoenix Contact introduces intrinsic safety versions of the MINI Analog Pro Ex conditioners for hazardous areas 6/18
- EIA: U.S. crude inventories fall by most in a year, fuel stocks build 6/18
