Downstream news
CB&I awarded contract by LUKOIL
CB&I has been awarded a contract by LUKOIL for the engineering, procurement and supply of process equipment.
Puma Energy expands into Pakistan
Puma Energy has agreed to acquire a 51% interest in Admore Gas Pvt Ltd.
Wison and KBR to collaborate
Wison Offshore & Marine will collaborate with KBR on a FLNG unit in Southeast Asia.
KBR to support Al Hosn JV
KBR has been awarded a contract for engineering support services for the Al Hosn joint venture.
Metso receives orders from petrochemical customers
Metso has received four major valve orders from petrochemical customers in China.
Engie wins CNOOC contract
Engie will provide FSRU services to CNOOC over the winter season.
Shell opens lubricants plant
Shell has opened a lubricants and grease production facility in Singapore.
ExxonMobil announces cellulosic biodiesel progress
Based on positive findings, ExxonMobil and REG have agreed to extend their research programme on converting cellulosic sugars into biodiesel.
US DOE approves energy projects
Under its Binational Industrial Research and Development energy programme, the US Department of Energy has US$4.8 million for five energy projects.
Praxair opens VPSA plants
Praxair has commenced the startup of vacuum pressure swing adsorption plants in a South Korean petrochemical complex.