Process Optimization
HP Industry Perspectives: It is not dirty oil, just oil with dirt in it
There are an estimated 8 trillion bbl of heavy oil reserves located throughout the world, as shown in Fig. 1. The quest now is how to cost-efficiently bring these reserves of “dirty oil” to ..
Achieve excellence and sustainability in your next turnaround
To consistently achieve pacesetter results on plant shutdowns and turnarounds, it is imperative that companies have a systematic turnaround management process (TMP).
Foster Wheeler to service OMV’s Europe refineries
Under the deal, Foster Wheeler will provide services on privileged basis for OMV refineries located in Burghausen (Germany) and Schwechat (Austria). The services to be supplied, through specific work orders, include front-end loading for projects of any size as well as EPCm work.
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.
Foster Wheeler to buy South Africa management firm MDM Engineering
Founded in 2006, MDM Engineering provides a wide range of services from preliminary and final feasibility studies, through to plant design, construction and commissioning. The firm has about 280 employees.
Foster Wheeler wins FEED work from S-OIL to upgrade Korea refinery
The upgrade of the S-OIL refinery includes the addition of a residue hydrodesulfurization unit, a residue fluid catalytic cracker and multiple downstream upgrading units to enable the refinery to produce more higher-value products and, in particular, maximize production of polymer-grade propylene.
Total picks Technip to debottleneck gas processing plant for Brunei LNG
This project aims at the modification of the onshore facilities as well as the construction of a new onshore pipeline, in order to transport Maharaja Lela & Jamalulalam South gas to the Brunei LNG plant.
Continuous corrosion monitoring enhances operational decisions
Operators with permanently-installed continuous corrosion monitoring systems have better understanding of the corrosion and erosion rates occurring within their facility.
Reduce moisture intrusion in pipes, tanks and other equipment
Once water enters the system, even at high temperatures, the insulation system can retain large quantities of water. That can then lead to accelerated heat gain or loss.
- YPF, Eni and XRG sign joint development agreement advancing 12-MMtpy Argentina LNG project 2/12
- Maire launches new technology to produce PTMEG, the key polymer composing the spandex fiber. 2/12
- Verde Clean Fuels announces suspension of development of Permian Basin gas-to-gasoline project 2/12
- Vietnam's largest refinery to operate at 120%-125% of designed capacity in Q1 2/12
- Indonesia's Medco expansion plans bet on rising energy demand in Southeast Asia 2/12
- Brazil to rebuild ethanol stocks in new harvest after 21% drop in 2025-2026 2/12
