Engineering & Design
WorleyParsons Colombia awarded MSA for Ecopetrol
WorleyParsons Colombia has been awarded a 4-yr master services agreement (MSA) for engineering services for Ecopetrol.
Neste acquires Jacob Engineering's stake in Neste Jacobs Oy
Neste and Jacobs Engineering Group have agreed that Neste acquires the 40% shareholding of Jacobs in Neste Jacobs Oy. After this transaction, Neste holds all shares in Neste Jacobs.
Pembina Pipeline adding infrastructure, increasing Phase V pipeline expansion
CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corporation announced that in order to accommodate incremental volume commitments from customers, the Company is adding additional infrastructure and increasing operational flexibilities to its previously announced Phase V pipeline expansion (Phase V), which included a 20-in pipeline from Lator to Fox Creek, Alberta.
Online Exclusive: Product configurator saves Australian pressure vessel fabricators from last minute hassle
After Cyclone Debbie wrecked all the major ports and mines in Queensland, Australia, volumes of coal exports have hit rock bottom. The aftermaths of the cyclone have delayed shipments of coal across the globe, causing a sharp rise in steel prices. It may seem to be merely another drastic change in commodity prices to every commoner in Australia, but to the pressure vessel fabricators, it’s a roadblock to profits.
CB&I wins Phillips 66 storage terminal expansion contract in Texas
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — CB&I announced it has been awarded a contract by Phillips 66 to increase storage capacity at Phillips 66's liquid products terminal in Nederland, Texas.
China's state planner approves new oil refinery in Hebei province
BEIJING (Reuters) — The Hebei provincial division of China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Monday that it approved a refinery project owned by private company Risun Coal Chemicals Co.
Sri Lanka in talks with two Chinese firms for $3 B refinery
COLOMBO (Reuters) — Sri Lanka is in talks with two Chinese companies about investing up to $3 B to build in a new refinery at its Chinese-controlled port, a top government official said on Friday.
Japan's Idemitsu shuts Chiba naphtha cracker
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's Idemitsu Kosan shut the 414,000 tpy Chiba naphtha cracker on Friday to increase its capacity to process propane, an industry source familiar with the matter said.
Chevron Phillips Chemical begins startup of polyethylene units at Old Ocean, Texas
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC announced it has successfully completed commissioning and begun start-up of its new polyethylene units at Old Ocean, Texas.
Oryx Midstream to build regional crude oil transport pipeline in Delaware Basin
MIDLAND, Texas — Oryx Midstream Services II, LLC announced that it will build a new regional crude oil transportation pipeline serving the Delaware Basin with initial capacity of up to 400,000 bpd.
- INEOS to invest €250 MM in Lavera cracker modernization project in France 11/19
- BASF adds ISCC EU certification to certified biomass-balanced methanol portfolio 11/19
- Siam Cement to invest an additional $500 MM in Long Son chemical complex 11/19
- LanzaJet produces first jet fuel from ethanol at a commercial scale 11/19
- Ducor Petrochemicals, Blue Circle Olefins partner to create a fully circular supply chain for polypropylene 11/18
- World's first: Air Liquide’s innovative technology converts ammonia into hydrogen at industrial scale 11/18
