Americas
Cameron LNG picks Elliott to supply compressors
When the new liquefaction facility becomes operational in 2018, it will enable bi-directional service between the terminal and the liquefaction plant.
AspenTech acquires Blowdown plant technology
Improving safety through the modeling and analysis of depressurization systems is a critical activity in the design and operation of every process plant.
BG sees rising volatility in 2015 for LNG markets
Although the industry expects five new liquefaction trains and one floating LNG production facility to start-up in 2015, BG officials noted that "these will be towards the end of the year".
Manoir, Howell partner on fabrication work for US petrochemical clients
Under this partnership, Howell Industries has been certified according to Manoir quality standards for its assemblies and fabrication of Manaurite® high alloy tubes, fittings and ancillary equipment for ethylene, hydrogen and direct reduction of iron furnaces.
Study: US chemical exports linked to shale gas to double by 2030
While markets are dynamic, the conclusions of the industry report point to a long-term competitive advantage for many US manufacturers of shale gas-derived chemicals.
Verisk Analytics buys energy, chemical analysis provider Wood Mackenzie
The deal advances Verisk’s strategy to expand internationally and positions the company in markets that relate closely to the company’s existing supply chain and climate risk initiatives.
Merichem buys Kenox wet-air oxidation process
Merichem is a leader in licensing patented process technologies and supplying proprietary equipment to provide hydrocarbon treating solutions and by-product management services.
BASF acquires Seashell nanowire technology
With unique properties like higher conductivity and flexibility, silver nanowires are becoming an attractive alternative to indium tin oxide (ITO) for transparent conductive layers.
Gevo sells new renewable jet fuel to NASA
Gevo's jet fuel is manufactured at its demonstration biorefinery located in Silsbee, Texas, using renewable isobutanol produced at its Luverne, Minnesota, isobutanol plant.
Huntsman to cut pigments jobs, shutter plants
The initial phase of restructuring will include site closures, cost reduction initiatives and a move to centralized shared services, in addition to investment in customer focused R&D to secure future growth.
- Eberhard Bau signs long-term solar diesel offtake agreement with Synhelion 2/3
- Abundia Global Impact Group appoints Burns & McDonnell as front-end engineer for waste plastics-to-fuels facility 2/3
- Rutgers University researchers develop catalyst that can convert nitrate pollution in water directly into ammonia 2/3
- Italy's Eni teams up with Q8 to build biorefinery in Sicily 2/3
- French ethanol use jumps 15% in 2025, driven by gasoline demand 2/3
- Indian refiners await government advice on Russian oil import halt 2/3
