Asia/Pacific
Exele introduces new alarm management software
Exele Information Systems has announced major enhancements to its TopView software suite with the release of TopView SQL, which allows the user to query almost any relational database as a source of "monitored data" for TopView.
Univation process selected for polyethylene HD/LL swing plant in China
Univation Technologies LLC announced that PuCheng Clean Energy Chemical Co. Ltd. has selected Univation’s UNIPOL PE Process for a 300,000 tpy polyethylene high density / linear low density swing plant.
Alfa Laval wins SEK 110 million refinery order in India
Alfa Laval has received an order for Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to be used in an Indian refinery. The order value is about SEK 110 million and delivery will be finalized during 2011.
Fieldbus Foundation announces first registered devices implementing advanced field diagnostics
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced it has registered the first FOUNDATION fieldbus devices incorporating advanced field diagnostics technology.
New line of filter regulators for OEM applications and critical in-plant applications
Parker Hannifin has introduced a new line of filter regulators, regulators and mini filters which are ideal for OEM applications and critical in-plant applications.
BG Group sanctions Queensland Curtis LNG project
BG Group has taken the final investment decision approving implementation of the first phase of the Queensland Curtis liquefied natural gas project (QCLNG) following receipt of Australian federal and state government environmental approvals.
Turblex now part of Siemens Energy
Turblex Inc., acquired by Siemens Energy, Inc., officially adopted the Siemens name effective October 1, 2010.
BASF launches social media newsroom
BASF is offering a new online information service for journalists, bloggers and brand fans timed to coincide with publication of its third quarter report on October 28, 2010. BASF’s social media newsroom bundles all Web 2.0 information about the company on an easy-to-navigate central platform.
Axens delivers optimization software to Aromatics Oman
Axens (Performance Programs) has delivered to Aromatics Oman LLC (AOL) a process operations simulator (POS) for its ParamaX complex that started up in the beginning of 2010.
Albemarle completes R&D facility in South Korea
Albemarle has completed its R&D laboratory facilities and begun construction on its Yeosu, South Korea manufacturing facility.
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17

