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PetroChina and INEOS European partnership blessed by high ranking government officials

PetroChina International has entered into a framework agreement with INEOS to form a partnership in new trading and refining joint ventures related to the refining operations in Grangemouth, Scotland, and Lavéra, France.

KBR starts up advanced catalytic olefin demonstration unit

KBR and SK Innovation today announced the startup of their advanced catalytic olefins (ACOTM) demo plant in Ulsan, South Korea.

Arkema increases fluorinated polymer capacity at its Changshu plant

In 2007, Arkema announced the construction of a Kynar PVDF fluorinated polymer production plant on its Changshu site in China, scheduled to come onstream in March 2011.

New silicon detection analyzer

XOS (USA) has rolled out a new product, the Signal analyzer. It can detect silicon down to 0.5 ppm.

Dresser renews supply agreement with big EPC customer

Dresser has renewed a strategic supply agreement to serve as a global alliance supplier for a major engineering, construction, procurement, maintenance and project management (EPC) customer.

Eurecat building catalyst processing plant in India

Eurecat SA is building a new, world class catalyst processing plant in India, to be located in the Jhagadiya Industrial Estate, Bharuch District, Gujarat State.

New gas turbine generation for industrial applications

The new series was presented for the first time to a group of trade media journalists on December 20, 2010. With this product MAN Diesel & Turbo, a manufacturer of large diesel engines, compressors and turbines, adds the 6 to 8 MW output class to its portfolio of industrial gas turbines.

Use online analyzers for successful monitoring

Michell Instruments Ltd.: Benton, A.
PDVSA: Valiz, C.

Improved analytics measure moisture and dew points for natural gas components

Avoid condensation-induced transient pressure waves

BP Canada Energy Co.: Mani, G.

Case studies give an indication as to probable causes for water hammer

When is CO2 more hazardous than H2S

Trimeric Corp.: Beitler, C. M.  |  Fisher, K.  |  McIntush, K.  |  Lundeen, J.
Pastor, Behling & Wheeler LLC: Tyndall, K.

Data shows potential harmful effects to workers due to acid gas exposure