Asia/Pacific
Honeywell extends global simulation contract with Shell
Honeywell has announced a contract extension to provide its UniSim Design process simulation software to Shell through 2015. The simulation platform will be used by Shell sites to design and test plant processes, saving the company both time and money.
Solvay and Rhodia are joining together
Solvay and Rhodia have a framework agreement allowing Solvay to launch a friendly cash offer for 100% of the share capital of Rhodia. The cash offer at €31.60 per share values the equity of Rhodia at €3.4 billion and the enterprise value at €6.6 billion, representing a REBITDA multiple of 7.3x
Shaw and Axens will license “next gen” FCC technology
The Shaw Group and Axens have been selected to license a next-generation catalytic cracking technology that will help refiners maximize the production of propylene and other high-value refinery products
Emerson acquires Fisher Sanmar JV
Emerson has acquired full ownership of its Fisher Sanmar joint venture from Sanmar Engineering, expanding the capabilities of Emerson Process Management in India.
Optimize cracked-gas compressors with smart-automation technology
Machine health monitors can provide critical information to avoid unit and plant-wide shutdowns
Accurate feedstock selection and planning are critical to profitability
Linear programming plays a vital role for ethylene producer
Better control-loop management lowers energy costs
This petrochemical producer found improved output and became more energy efficient through new software
Improve evaluations for your industrial gas needs
Petrochemical and refining complexes are significant consumers of industrial gases; here are some tips in planning process-gas needs
Meeting diesel specifications at sustained production
New approach rethinks operations of crude and vacuum distillation units to recover more distillate
Investigation: Failure of a surface condenser titanium tube
Advanced analytic methods determine contributing factors in heat exchanger corrosion problem
- 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
