There are many differences between gas detection systems used for process monitoring and those used for protecting the safety of personnel Some types of gas detectors keep an eye on production processes. Others, relying on a number of different technologies,…
The annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (Weftec) is taking place Sept. 29—Oct. 3, 2018 in New Orleans, La. The event will feature an extensive program of technical sessions and workshops all focused on water management. Over 900…
LyondellBasell (Rotterdam, the Netherlands; www.lyondellbasell.com) announced that Shandong Chambroad Petrochemicals Co. Ltd., (Shandong Chambroad), has selected the LyondellBasell Hostalen “Advance Cascade Process” (Hostalen ACP) technology. The low-pressure slurry process technology will be used for a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit with…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany; www.evonik.com) is taking the next step in systematically focusing on specialty chemicals with the divestment of its U.S.-based Jayhawk site in Galena, Kansas. The site produces precursors for agrochemicals. “We want to continue growing profitably…
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo; www.mitsuichem.com) has expanded production facilities to manufacture ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (marketed under the brand HI-ZEX MILLION) in response to growing demand for automotive and industrial batteries. The additional facilities came online on August 7 and…
Total S.A. (Paris, France; www.total.com) has accepted an offer from Ineos Styrolution Group GmbH (Frankfurt am Main, Germany; www.ineos-styrolution.com), the leading global styrenics supplier, to acquire its polystyrene business in China. The transaction includes in particular two facilities with a…
Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. (Milan, Italy; www.mairetecnimont.com) announced that its subsidiary Tecnimont S.p.A., in consortium with its Indian affiliate Tecnimont Private Ltd., has been awarded two EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning) lump-sum contracts by HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), for the…
GEA Group AG (Düsseldorf, Germany; www.gea.com) has delivered two centrifuges for monoethylene glycol (MEG) purification at BP’s West Nile Delta offshore natural gas field in Egypt. The project represents an important new customer for GEA in its expanding MEG-treatment business.…
TechnipFMC (Paris, France; www.technipfmc.com) has been awarded by Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. (LSP), a large contract for the licensing, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up of Vietnam’s first olefins plant on Long Son Island, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, Vietnam.…
Atlas Copco AB (Stockholm, Sweden; www.atlascopcogroup.com) has agreed to acquire the cryogenics business of Brooks Automation, Inc. (www.brooks.com), for a total value of $675 million (SEK 6,239 million). The acquisition includes cryo pump operations located in Chelmsford, Mass. (U.S.) and…