Downstream contract news

Matrix PDM Engineering has announced it has been awarded a significant scope on a cryogenic gas recovery plant in Grady County, Oklahoma, US.

Shell to fuel LNG-powered crude tankers

BP and DuPont's joint venture, Butamax, has announced the next step in the commercialisation of bio-isobutanol with its acquisition of an ethanol facility in Kansas, US.

MECS has announced it will supply technology and critical equipment for Codelco’s two new sulfuric acid plants.

Fluor has announced it has finished the construction of Dow Chemical’s ethylene production facility on schedule.

CB&I has announced it has been awarded a multi-technology award for an integrated refining and petrochemical project in China.

CB&I has announced it has been awarded an EPC contract by Total for its new ethane cracker project in Texas, US.

Huu-ay-aht, Canada has made history with its approval of the Sarita LNG project.

OG&A BioSpecialties LLC has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract for a 1000 bpd commercial biowax and bioester production plant.

DLA Piper is advising Sinopec on its acquisition of Chevron's downstream oil business' in South Africa and Botswana.