Americas
Albemarle opens environmental R&D facility in US
US-based specialty chemicals producer Albemarle has opened its new environmental research and development facility at its headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This new facility will allow the newly-formed Albemarle Environmental Division to expand its capabilities into multi-pollutant control, while significantly growing its capabilities in environmental research, the company said.
Shaw Group, EBSE to form Brazil manufacturing JV
Engineering major The Shaw Group will form a new joint venture between its fabrication and manufacturing unit and Empresa Brasileira de Solda Eletrica S.A. (EBSE), a leading manufacturer and fabricator in Brazil.
Fluor wins engineering deal on new Canada refinery
Fluor was awarded a contract by the North West Redwater Partnership to provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) services for a new refinery project in Alberta, Canada. Fluor booked the undisclosed contract value in the third quarter of 2011.
LNG fuel use rapidly rising amid low costs - report
Houston-based energy analysis firm Zeus Development says that LNG fuel use is rapidly advancing across several heavy-duty transportation modes, including ships, locomotives, ore carriers, and highway trucks.
Praxair acquires US specialty gases distributor
Praxair has acquired Houston-based National Alloy and Equipment, an independent distributor of industrial and specialty gases and ancillary welding equipment, supplies and services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Saudi Aramco, Dow see “significant progress” on chemical venture
The establishment of Sadara Chemical Company, a planned joint venture under formation between Dow Chemical and the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), is making significant progress following the authorization by both companies in late July, officials from Dow said on Tuesday.
Shale gas market to triple by 2020, lead to more midstream investment - report
Infrastructure investments for the shale gas industry are growing amid rising global demand for natural gas, with current levels likely to triple by 2020 to reach 12.6TcF (trillion cubic feet), according to a new report from energy research firm SBI Energy.
Technip inks Venezuela production equipment deal
Technip was awarded a procurement, installation and operation support contract by Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) covering subsea, onshore and offshore facilities, for an accelerated production system at the Mariscal Sucre Dragon development in offshore Venezuela.
Quaker Chemical buys US lubricant firm G.W. Smith
US-based process chemicals firm Quaker Chemical has acquired G.W. Smith, a leading manufacturer and supplier of die cast lubricants. The acquired business has net sales of approximately $14 million.
NPRA to change name in 2012 to American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
Charles T. Drevna, president of the US-based National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) trade group, announced on Tuesday that NPRA will change its name in January 2012 to the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).
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