Refining
Terasen Gas receives approval to use pipeline-quality biogas in British Columbia
Terasen Gas has received approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) for a new renewable natural gas program for an initial two-year period.
US Department of Energy offering up to $30 million for research into next gen biofuels
The US Department of Energy is now accepting applications for up to $30 million in total funding for small-scale process integration projects that support the development of advanced biofuels that will be able to replace gasoline or diesel without requiring special upgrades or changes to the vehicle or fueling infrastructure.
US biodiesel tax break extended through 2011
The legislation, which reflects the framework of the tax agreement reached by President Obama and Congress, retroactively extends the biodiesel tax incentive through 2011. The bill has just been signed into law by President Obama.
Topsøe will supply tail gas treatment catalysts to BASF
Haldor Topsøe has entered into an agreement with BASF’s Catalysts division on the marketing of Topsøe’s line of tail gas treatment catalysts for sulfur recovery units.
Foster Wheeler acquires sulfur recovery technology from FLSmidth & Co.
Foster Wheeler AG’s Global Engineering and Construction Group has acquired the CEntry sulfur recovery proprietary technology from FLSmidth & Co. The acquisition includes patents, know-how and skilled personnel.
Foster Wheeler FEED-ing two Brazilian refineries
Foster Wheeler AG’s Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a basic engineering design and front-end engineering design (FEED) contract from Petrobras for two grassroots refineries in Brazil.
Chevron’s budget for next year is $26 billion
Chevron has announced a $26 billion capital and exploratory spending program for 2011. Included in the 2011 program are $2 billion of expenditures by affiliates, which do not require cash outlays by Chevron. Acquisition costs associated with the recently announced purchase of Atlas Energy are not included.
Shell Global Solutions licenses technology to Iraqi refinery
Shell Global Solutions recently signed three license agreements with the state-owned North Refineries Company of Iraq for downstream activities in Kirkuk, Iraq.
Siemens adds new process control system
Siemens Water Technologies announced a new addition to its technology portfolio with the purchase of the Clearlogx Process chemical feed system.
Albemarle and Petrobras to build HPC plant in Brazil
Albemarle and Petrobras have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a world scale hydroprocessing catalyst (HPC) production plant on the site of their existing joint venture Fabrica Carioca de Catalisadores SA (FCC SA) in Santa Cruz, Brazil. The new facility will complement existing production of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts.
- GTT receives order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of two new very large ethane carriers 2/11
- Emerson introduces hybrid continuous gas analyzer for improved regulatory compliance and emissions control 2/11
- BASF to further strengthen Global Business Services through global hub setup 2/11
- Morocco signs agreement with ORNX consortium for $4.5-B green ammonia complex 2/11
- Rosneft oil refinery in Germany warns of risks from U.S. sanctions 2/11
- TotalEnergies takes over Zeeland refinery operations, Lukoil still owns 45% 2/11
