Asia/Pacific
PPG licenses TiO2 production technology to China group Henan Billions
Henan Billions is currently a supplier of sulfate-grade TiO2 to PPG. In June 2012, both companies announced a memorandum of understanding regarding PPG’s licensing of certain chloride-based technologies to Henan Billions for use at Henan Billions’ titanium dioxide refinement facilities in China.
Reliance taps Jacobs to build West India MEG plant
Jacobs was awarded the engineering and procurement assistance services contract for the construction of a mono ethylene glycol (MEG) plant in Gujarat on India's west coast. The new MEG plant is part of Reliance's massive expansion project for its refining and petrochemical facilities.
Sulzer Pumps to supply PetroChina for Guangxi refinery upgrade project
The scope of Sulzer Pumps' supply includes 12 pumps for the residue hydrodesulfurization unit, 18 pumps for the diesel oil hydrotreating unit, and 10 pumps for the oil storage and transportation unit and utility unit. The Guangxi refinery project is scheduled for operation in October 2013.
Pertamina inks petrochemical partnership with SK
Indonesia-based Pertamina didn't specify the financial value or a timeframe for the upcoming project, but said in its statement that domestic petrochemical production can't keep up with over $5 billion worth of annual demand, making related industries heavily dependent on imports.
How do HPI innovations and best practices transform process engineering?
The cross-discipline integration of modeling and analysis tools can help select the best design options and ensure the safe and profitable operation of process plants.
Intelligent indexing is key to 3D CAD plant modeling
Indexing is a key activity in CAD modeling. Arbitrary indexing of the models invariably leads to problems, as discussed in this article.
Consider coal gasification for liquid fuels production
Due to faster depleting natural gas reserves and more abundant coal reserves, coal gasification and CTL are solutions to produce liquid fuels over the long term.
Consider 'lean' engineering model to fast-track mega projects
Lean construction can raise competitiveness for an EPC business, thereby increasing its profitability and improving its delivery success rate and brand image.
Reliability and maintenance: The path to world-class performance
HPI companies in a progressive culture strive for failure-free operations with defect elimination and uninterrupted operation.
Improve integration opportunities for aromatics units—Part 2
Click here to read Improve integration opportunities for aromatics units—Part 1Reformed petroleum naphtha (reformate) is the largest source for aromatics. Integrating refineries and petroche..
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