Construction
CB&I announces startup of polypropylene technology pilot plant
THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- CB&I announced the inauguration of its Novolen technology polypropylene pilot plant, a new section of its Research and Development (R&D) center in Pasadena, Texas.
Honeywell UOP signs agreement for $1.6-B Jordanian refinery expansion
AMMAN, Jordan – Honeywell UOP announced that it has signed an agreement with the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC) to facilitate a $1.6 B expansion of its refinery in Zarqa, Jordan. This expansion will increase the capacity of the facility to 120,000 bpd and will allow JPRC to upgrade the quality of its product to meet Euro V emissions specifications.
Petronas, Saudi Aramco explore petchem expansion in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -- Malaysian state-owned oil company Petronas and its partner Saudi Aramco are studying projects to build more petrochemical plants to make full use of raw materials from their JV in Malaysia.
India's top refiner in early talks with Aramco for downstream project
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -- India's top refiner said it is in initial talks with Saudi Aramco on downstream investments, including a mega project on its west coast, that could help the OPEC member lock-in customers amid an oil supply glut.
Pemex seeks investors for its refineries, but who's buying?
NEW YORK/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -- Sweeping energy reforms have turned Mexico into one of the world's most attractive offshore prospects, but one segment is getting no love from US investors: the nation's aging refineries.
Magellan evaluates new Texas oil pipeline
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Magellan Midstream Partners LP is evaluating a new pipeline to transport crude and condensate from the Permian Basin to Corpus Christi in Texas, its top executive said during a company earnings call on Wednesday.
Tallgrass Energy identifies 42 projects to fuel growth
HOUSTON (Reuters) -- Tallgrass Energy Partners on Wednesday said it had identified 42 potential acquisitions or new projects totaling more than $6.1 B in investment that could fuel the midstream operator's growth.
Iraq calls for bids for new oil refinery in Basra
BAGHDAD (Reuters) -- Iraqi's oil ministry on Thursday asked foreign companies and investors to bid for a project to build and operate a 300,000-bpd export-oriented refinery in Fao, near the southern city of Basra.
Honeywell UOP installs China's largest propane dehydrogenation unit
DES PLAINES, Ill. -- Honeywell announced the commissioning and operation of the largest operating single-train propane dehydrogenation unit in China.
TechnipFMC awarded EPC contract for sulfate reduction plant in Abu Dhabi
LONDON, PARIS, HOUSTON — TechnipFMC has been awarded by Zakum Development Company an Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract for a sulfate reduction plant on West Island located offshore Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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