Process Optimization
Economic drivers point to strong E&C growth
Fundamentals suggest that the industry business climate for most downstream engineering and construction companies (E&C) will remain strong for the foreseeable future.
BASF opens construction chemicals plant in Kenya
The new site will allow BASF to better meet increasing demand for construction chemicals of customers in Eastern Africa. There, BASF produces standard and custom-made performance admixtures.
Axens to revamp mild hydrocracking for Hungary’s MOL at Danube refinery
For the new revamping, Axens offered its latest catalyst series which enables conversion increases without significant reactors and main equipment modifications.
Toyo Engineering wins Malaysia ethylene work
The steam cracker complex is part of Petronas' RAPID project in Pengerang, Johor. The contract has been awarded on a lump sum turn-key basis and is scheduled for completion by mid-2019.
INEOS, Sasol award EPC contract to KBR for new Texas polyethylene plant
The new facility is designed to produce 470,000 tpy of bimodal HDPE using Innovene S process technology licensed from INEOS Technologies. The new, single-train facility will include new polymerization, pelletization, and railcar load-out facilities, plus upgrades to existing infrastructure.
ExxonMobil awards EPC work to Jacobs for new Texas ethane cracker
Jacobs was awarded the new contract from ExxonMobil Chemical to provide engineering and construction services as part of the multi-billion-dollar ethane cracking project.
Linde adds petrochemical business unit to Houston engineering offices
The new regional business unit broadens Linde Engineering's capabilities in North America and will serve petrochemical customers on a wide range of projects, from consulting and technical support, revamp and expansion studies to the EPC execution of mid-size projects.
Update on secondary seals for fluid machines
Elastomer-based O-rings are used as secondary sealing components in millions of fluid machines. Although O-ring seals are primarily intended for fluid containment between different but nonrotating com..
Improve compressor reliability with advanced chemical treatments
Although many olefin plants are making big investments in hardware and metallurgy to improve compressor performance and to extend run lengths, the reliability, efficiency and throughput capacity of the CGC are still key influences on plant profitability.
Triple-offset valves offer advantages in emergency services
Liquid hydrocarbon storage facilities have used triple-offset valves (TOVs) in traditional tank farm applications for decades. Due to more stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, ..
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