Oil & Gas

Was That all it Was? Why Europe's Engineering Boom Might be Short Lived

11/22/2018 - Plant engineering is making a small comeback in Europe. But how viable is the trend? — In 2018, European investment projects saw a mini-boom: 134 new plants in the first eight months show the potential in the industry. But now, thanks to trade conflicts, the Brexit and oil price rises, growth is coming to a standstill — is chemistry running out of steam? read...

South Korea: Polypropylene and Ethylene Production

Hanwha Total Invests 500 Million Dollars to Develop Petrochemical Complex

On expansion of the company’s Daesan integrated refining and petrochemical complex, the firm is expected to increase polypropylene and ethylene capacity to 1.1 million tonnes per year and 1.5 million tonnes respectively. read...

UAE: Carbon Capture

Adnoc to Expand Carbon Dioxide Capture at Gas Processing Facilities

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced that it is moving ahead with plans to expand the capture, storage and utilization of carbon dioxide (CO2), produced from either the Habshan-Bab gas processing facilities or the Shah gas plant. A decision on which plant to capture the CO2 will be taken in 2019. The project will be engineered so as not to interrupt ongoing production from either facility. read...

Ireland: Shell Exits Irish Upstream Sector

Shell Completes Divestment of Gas Venture for up to 1.30 Billion Dollars

Shell, through its affiliate Shell Overseas Holdings Limited, has completed the sale of its shares in Shell E&P Ireland Limited (Sepil) for up to $ 1.30 billion to Nephin Energy Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). read...

Germany: High Purified Ethylene Oxide (HPEO) Production

Clariant to Increase Ethylene Oxide Capacity at Gendorf

Clariant announced the expansion of the capacity of its ethylene oxide (EO) unit in Gendorf, Germany. EO-based specialties support a wide range of industries, such as personal and home care, crop solutions, and industrial applications. read...

USA: Business Expansion

Air Products Signs Contract to Acquire GE’s Gasification Technology and Business

Once complete, the deal will enable Air Products to increase its gasification business footprint across the globe. The company is also expected to develop its synthesis gas solutions via GE’s gasification technology. read...

UK: Gas Recovery

Ineos Invests 80 Million Dollars to Extend Life of Gas Field

Post the shutdown of operations by Conoco Phillips at the existing Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal, the company has re-routed production from the Clipper South field by installing a new pipeline, subsea infrastructure and processing equipment. read...

USA: Electric Vehicles

Linde to Supply True Zero with Highly Efficient Hydrogen Fueling Technology

With an aim to boost retail hydrogen capacity in California, True Zero will be making use of Linde’s highly efficient Cryo Pump 3.0/90 for its new retail hydrogen fueling stations. read...

UAE: Energy

Adnoc Launches Taweelah Gas Compression Plant

Comprising of three compression trains, the new facility will utilise up to 450 million standard cubic feet per day of gas. The new plant is expected to support the nation’s increasing demand for energy and will also play a vital role for Adnoc’s 2030 smart growth strategy. read...

Saudi Arabia: Engineering

New Mining and Industrial Hub Created for Increasing Gas Supply

The new industrial hub aims at meeting the Saudi Aramco’s long term strategy to increase gas supply along with the region’s economic diversification programme to generate growth in new sectors. The inauguration of the mega project was carried out by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, custodian of the two holy mosques in the country. read...

Brazil: Acquisition of Fuel Business

Total Steps into Largest South American Market for Fuel Retail

The company has acquired Grupo Zema’s fuel distribution company Zema Petróleo to increase its presence in the region. With this deal, the company also aims to double the number of branded stations within a period of five years. read...

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Automated Monitoring of Pipe Trace Heating Increases Availability and Reduces Costs

10.12.18 - In process engineering systems, it is essential that piping systems are heated in winter. Otherwise, the liquids transported in these systems would either become viscous or even freeze completely. In the case of water-based liquids, the pipes could also burst. A monitoring solution that can be individually adapted to the specific needs of older systems provides a remedy. read...

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