Asia/Pacific
IEA says natural gas entering 'golden age', could muscle out renewables
As supply and demand factors increasingly point to a future with natural gas playing a greater role in the global energy mix, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says natural gas may increasingly “muscle out” low-carbon fuels such as renewables and nuclear.
SKC to build new PET plant in South Korea
German engineering firm Uhde Inventa-Fischer said Monday that it had signed a contract to build a polyethylene terepthalate (PET) plant for SKC Co. at Jincheon in South Korea.
NOx control market to hit record level in 2011 – consultants
The market for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems and replacement catalysts will reach a record $7.6 billion in 2011, according to the latest forecast from US-based consultancy McIlvaine Co.
KBR to design coal seam gas pipelines in Australia
KBR was awarded an engineering design services contract for three coal seam gas (CSG) pipelines to carry CSG from gasfields in central Queensland, Australia, to an export facility on Curtis Island.
Foster Wheeler to supply CFB steam generators for 'green' power project in Korea
Global contractor Foster Wheeler said it was given a limited notice to proceed by Hyundai Engineering and Construction to design and supply four supercritical circulating fluidized-bed (CFB) steam generators for the Samcheok Green Power project of Korea Southern Power Co. (KOSPO).
India refiner touts Honeywell wireless technology in FCC expansion
Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) has implemented wireless mobile stations from Honeywell Process Solutions as part of its $200mn fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) project at its Mumbai refinery, officials said on Thursday.
Pump rebuilding by expert non-OEMs is effective
Communication and competence are key in finding the best repair shop for major equipment
Update your reliability performance to meet process safety expectations
Better risk assessment can identify root causes for potential site catastrophes before they occur
Use advanced process control to add value for your facility
Optimization programs deliver benefits to existing and new plants
Consider closed–loop oil-mist lubrication
A growing trend is migrating to this new lubricating system for rotating equipment

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