Project Management
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.
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.
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.
HP Project Management: Use key elements for successful mega-plant startups
As new projects are more complex and larger in capacity, the successful startup of the mega-plant is crucial. Unfortunately, mega-projects are vulnerable to significant overruns in schedules and budge..
HP Boxscore Construction Analysis: 2014 global construction outlook—Part 1
According to Hydrocarbon Processing’s HPI Market Data 2014, total capital spending in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) is estimated to exceed $77 billion (B). This amount includes invest..
HP People
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has named Dr. Peggie W. Koon as its 2014 president. In this position, Dr. Koon will work with ISA leaders and staff to increase awareness of the value and..
Iraq breaks ground on $6 billion Karbala refinery
The project will cost $6 billion and result in a facility that produces 140,000 bpd.

- Indian caustic soda major TGV SRAAC selects thyssenkrupp nucera for new expansion contract 7/23
- Solvay reduces scope 3 emissions in soda ash and bicarbonate production in France 7/23
- NNPC CEO reaffirms Nigeria's initiative to debottleneck domestic refining capacity, strives for self sufficiency 7/23
- Indonesia's Danantara awards $8-B EPC contract for modular refinery builds 7/22
- ABB wins a contract to support the electrification of Azerbaijan oil and gas terminal facility 7/22
- Gasoline cars banned ride-hailing platforms in Beijing 7/22