Invensys implementing InFusion system for Petro Rabigh 08.05.2008 – Petro Rabigh has received a big contract to Invensys Process Systems to implement an InFusion-based plant information management system (PIMS) for its refining and petrochemical complex located in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.
Merck and WHO start control of schistosomiasis 16.04.2008 – With the delivery of approximately 6 million tablets of Cesol®600 to WHO, Merck has successfully started its assistance program for treating schistosomiasis in African children of school age in Nigeria, Benin and Madagascar.
BASF expert seminar on the EU chemicals regulation REACH 13.04.2008 – Just a few weeks before the pre-registration phase of the European chemicals policy REACH begins in June 2008, the demand for extensive information and advice is greater than ever.
Octal Petrochemicals signs 166.5 million dollar loan facility 10.04.2008 – Oman-based Octal Petrochemicals, a subsidiary of Octal Holding and Co. SAOC, has completed the initial phase of financing for its plastic packaging venture in the Salalah Free Zone.
Evonik and Sibur review options for cooperation in the Russian Federation 07.04.2008 – The Evonik Industries AG and the Russian JSC Sibur Holding, based in Moscow, have agreed to start an exclusive feasibility study regarding the possible construction of a facility to produce propylene oxide (PO), together with hydrogen peroxide, for use in the Russian Federation. The study is to be completed in the coming months and will determine possible locations and capacities.
Supply of raw materials for BASF’s epoxy resin systems 04.04.2008 – BASF and LEUNA-Harze GmbH will in future cooperate on the supply in Europe of raw materials for epoxy resin systems for fiber-reinforced composites. The two companies have just signed a declaration of intent to this effect.
Curtiss-Wright receives order for TVA Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant 02.04.2008 – The Curtiss-Wright Corporation has received orders from Westinghouse Electric Company, to provide four generation II reactor coolant pumps and pump seals supporting the completion of Unit 2 of the Tennessee Valley Authority, Watts Bar nuclear power plant as well as long lead materials for drive rods for Units 1 and 2.
Cooper announces the acquisition of MTL Instruments Group 01.04.2008 – Cooper Industries announced that its subsidiary, Cooper Controls (U.K.), has acquired more than 98 percent of the outstanding shares of The MTL Instruments Group, a publicly traded company based in the United Kingdom, and will exercise its right under U.K. law to acquire the remaining outstanding shares.
Mustang provides design for Exxon Mobil chemical complex 31.03.2008 – Mustang Engineering, a subsidiary of energy services company John Wood Group, has been authorized by Exxon Mobil Asia Pacific to proceed with the detailed engineering design and site construction management for the process control of a second world-scale steam cracker complex in Singapore.
