Americas
LyondellBasell opens chemical R&D hub in Houston
Research and development activities at the facility will focus on improving catalyst and process technologies to reduce manufacturing costs, improve yields, and lower capital costs of new construction for LyondellBasell's global chemicals business. The center will employ about 80 people.
Shell, Technip to collaborate on improving CO2 capture technologies
The agreement enables both Technip and Shell Cansolv to offer a full chain of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for post-combustion CO2 capture projects.
Brazil to raise gasoline, diesel prices by 5%
Petrobras sells gasoline at about a 30% discount to international benchmark prices, with the government reluctant to authorize higher prices for fear of stoking inflation. The subsidized fuel sales have caused steep losses in Petrobras's refining division, thus raising concerns over investment plans.
Petrobras open to restoring PdVSA refinery plan
PdVSA is welcome at the Abreu e Lima refinery project under the planned JV model, the Petrobras CEO said. But, she added, PdVSA must first cut a check for about $6.8 billion to cover the firm's 40% stake in the $17 billion project. An alternative solution would be to pay in oil.
UOP forms alliance with Black & Veatch to develop transport LNG fuels
Through the alliance, the two companies will offer integrated, small-scale LNG plants capable of processing between 50,000 and 500,000 gal/day of LNG per single processing train, with the capability to extend capacity. LNG can be sold as transportation fuel or used instead of traditional diesel.
Pemex picks ICA Fluor to expand distillates output at Mexican refinery
ICA Fluor will be responsible for the basic and detailed engineering for the process plants, auxiliary services and integration works required to raise the refinery’s distillate production from 63% to 80%.
Shell picks Louisiana site near Baton Rouge for proposed GTL plant
Shell says it remains several years away from making a final investment decision. But selecting a site allows Shell to begin engineering studies and the permitting process.
Invensys buys automation software firm InduSoft
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and founded in 1997, InduSoft has delivered more than 250,000 HMI software licenses to more than 700 customers worldwide, primarily industrial computer manufacturers and machine and system builders, who embed InduSoft’s software into their products.
Foster Wheeler to work as consultant on Peru gas pipelines expansion
The proposal involves the development of pipelines to support the existing natural gas and NGLs transportation system from Las Malvinas to the Chiquintirca compression station, and the development of a southern pipeline from the existing gas transportation system to the south coast.
Technip to open huge flexible pipe plant in Brazil
Technip's engineering group said it will open a huge flexible pipe plant near Rio in December to meet demand ahead of exploitation of Brazil's huge offshore oil reserves.
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