Americas
Foster Wheeler to buy Siemens environmental services business
Combined, these businesses design, engineer, retrofit and service a broad range of clean air technologies for power and industrial plants including: wet and dry flue gas desulfurization (FGD) and particulate control, acid gas control, mercury control, NOx reduction and combustion optimization systems.
Eastman Chemical expands 2-EH capacity in Texas
The expansion will increase capacity by approximately 20,000 metric tons/year. Eastman Chemical says it expects to complete the expansion in the fourth quarter of this year.
Jacobs inks US project services pact with Conoco
Jacobs’ scope of work under the contract includes front end studies and engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for a range of ConocoPhillips projects.
Enterprise picks CB&I for pipe fabrication on new PDH plant in Texas
"CB&I has a history of successfully providing pipe fabrication to projects along the Gulf Coast, and this award builds on that experience," said Luke Scorsone, president of CB&I's fabrication services group.
Sinopec to buy US propane from Phillips 66
In recent years, there has been a huge increase in propane supply due to the rapid development of shale gas in the US. That has helped make LPG prices more competitive.
Addivant expands Al Jubaïl antioxidants complex
“The rapid expansion of the Middle East polymer industry over the past two decades has been impressive and it will continue in the years ahead with the downstream markets playing an increasingly important role," said Addivant CEO Peter Smith, who made the expansion announcement.
Air Liquide opens new North Dakota nitrogen plant
The use of liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the exploration process can displace the use of water by upwards of 50% and offers production and environmental benefits to traditional methods.
EMGC ’14: Gas executives outline priorities to succeed on gas transportation fuels
To promote market penetration of natural gas-based transportation fuels, fueling station networks, custom-made vehicles, and gas-based fuels must be simultaneously available. Government incentives, regulations and tax advantages will also be required, according to panelists.
Scott Safety unveils new universal gas detector
Meridian features hot-swappable plug-and-play sensors that make it easier to replace parts in hazardous locations, without the need to power down the instrument. The toxic and oxygen sensors are range-agnostic, allowing for a change in sensor range, without recalibration.
Shell starts commercial US output of new motor oil made from natural gas
Shell refers to its novel motor oil process as PurePlus technology, a patented process of converting natural gas into a clear base oil, which is the main component of motor oils.

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