Asia/Pacific
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.
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.
Shell to close Australia refinery amid high competition, will convert site to fuel import terminal
Shell is proposing to convert its Clyde refinery and Gore Bay terminal in Sydney, Australia, into a fuel import terminal.
Emerson opens new engineering and development center in China
Emerson Process Management has opened a new engineering and development center within the recently expanded Asia Flow Technology Center in Nanjing, China.
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.
- XRG to expand its global chemicals reach with takeover of Covestro 11/21
- U.S. FERC explores blanket authorizations for LNG projects 11/21
- thyssenkrupp Uhde selected by Dangote Fertilizer Ltd. to license four urea granulation units in Nigeria 11/21
- Indian and Chinese refineries are moving to comply with U.S. sanctions on Russia 11/21
- Dynamis Power Solutions awards Baker Hughes with significant order for gas turbine technology to support mobile power for oil and gas applications 11/21
- EIL signs MoU with Aramco Asia India Pvt. Ltd. for cooperation in various oil/gas activities 11/21
