Process Optimization
Methanex to relocate Chile methanol plant to US
The company picked Jacobs for engineering services on the project, which it hopes to start up at the new site in 2014.
Shaw lands technology upgrading deal for FCC unit at Thailand refinery
The Shaw Group was awarded a contract to provide the technology license and process design package for the revamp of a residue fluid catalytic cracking (RFCC) unit for Star Petroleum Refining Co. in Map Ta Phut, Thailand. The upgrade will incorporate the latest advances in reactor system technology.
CB&I inks Houston Ship Channel storage tank deal
CB&I said Friday it awarded a $60 million, by BOSTCO for the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction of storage tanks for its grassroots black oil storage terminal on the Houston Ship Channel.
CB&I to supply process heaters for Russia refinery modernization work
CB&I said Thursday that its Lummus Technology business sector was awarded two separate contracts by a client in Russia. The scope of work includes detailed design and engineering and material supply for numerous heaters for a refinery modernization project, the company said.
Aker to buy Norway engineering firm Sandnessjøen
Aker Solutions has acquired Norwegian engineering company Sandnessjøen Engineering, seeking to strengthen its presence in northern Norway and grow its engineering capacity for offshore projects. The deal is expected to be completed in mid-February. Transaction value was undisclosed.
Consider total value when optimizing catalytic cracking units
Low rare-earth catalysts balance activity and selectivity against cost
Increase energy efficiency for your refinery
Behavioral and organization changes are often needed to effectively maximize operating profits
Use advanced catalysts to improve xylenes isomerization
This refiner wanted to increase ethylbenzene conversion while limiting aromatics losses
Understand multi-stage pumps and sealing options: Part 1
Service life and cost impact what seals to use on your heavy-duty pump
HP Viewpoint: Transportation and alternative fuels in Asia
The region is facing tremendous pressure to develop a radically different energy and power mix.
- Dow, Ambipar partner to promote plastics recycling in South America 11/26
- Hygenco selects Topsoe as technology provider for green ammonia production 11/26
- IAG announces new E-SAF deal with Infinium, remains on track to deliver 2030 target 11/26
- Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels 11/26
- Russia's oil and gas revenue down by a third in November m/m 11/26
- Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges 11/26
