TOYO Wins Fertilizer Plant Order In Indonesia
The Consortium of Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO, President and CEO Katsumoto Ishibashi) and PT Rekayasa Industri (REKIND) received an award as the result of the international bid for a fertilizer project from the state-owned Indonesian fertilizer company, PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja Palembang (PUSRI), which is named as "PUSRI IIB" project and will be constructed in Palembang of South Sumatra, Indonesia. The contract is for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on a lump-sum turnkey basis for the facilities to produce 2,000 tons per day of Ammonia and 2,750 tons per day of urea plus utility facilities. Ammonia plant and utility facilities are provided by REKIND and Urea plant together with Urea technology by TOYO. The strategic purpose of this Pusri IIB is to enhance the fertilizer production with an efficient use of natural gas though the replace of steam boiler fuel with coal produced in abundance locally. TOYO had completed four fertilizer projects (PUSRI I, II, III & IV) including revamping for PUSRI from 1970's and TOYO's abundant local technical knowledge, know-how and continuous good relationship with PUSRI together with the harmonized combination with REKIND must have been comprehensively optimized for the evaluation of the bid.
KBR Awarded EPC Contract By Kentucky Utilities
KBR (NYSE: KBR) today announced that it was awarded a contract by Kentucky Utilities, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation, to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the installation of air emissions control systems at its Ghent Generating Stations in Ghent, KY.The project is part of Kentucky Utilities' investment plan to install environmental upgrades to reduce air emissions across its generating fleet, including an approximate $600 million investment for the addition of air emissions controls at its Ghent plant. KBR will lead the installation of Particulate Matter Control Systems on all four units under an EPC contract valued at approximately 80% of Kentucky Utilities' investment at the Ghent plant. Each system includes a pulse-jet fabric filter to capture particulate matter, a Powdered Activated Carbon injection system to capture mercury and a lime injection system to protect the pulse-jet fabric filter from the corrosive effects of sulfuric acid mist.
MHI And Sojitz Receive Order for New Acrylic Acid Plant
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Sojitz Corporation of Japan, jointly with Renaissance Construction (RC), have received an order from JSC Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat (GNS) of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russian Federation, for a project to construct a new acrylic acid plant capable of producing acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, and glacial acrylic acid concurrently, which process technology is licensed by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC). The plant is planned to annually produce 80,000 metric tons of acrylic acid, 80,000 metric tons of butyl acrylate and 35,000 metric tons of glacial acrylic acid, and it is expected to reach its projected capacity in the year of 2015.JSC Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat (GNS) is a subsidiary company of Gazprom group, which has facilities of oil refining and gas chemical products. Recently GNS has steadily implemented their investment plans for its higher efficiency, including the rehabilitation of their refineries and ethylene plants. This new plant for acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, and glacial acrylic acid is for GNS to expand the chemical product production in Russian and CIS market.
SNC-Lavalin Wins Contract For Cutting-Edge Power Project In The United States
SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC), in joint venture with Skanska, has been awarded a contract for the Newark Energy Center, a 655-MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant in New Jersey. SNC-Lavalin is providing engineering, procurement, start-up and commissioning services, while Skanska is responsible for construction and site management.
The Newark Energy Center is being developed by a joint venture of Hess Newark Plant Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Hess Corporation and EIF-NEC, LLC, a subsidiary of private equity funds managed by Energy Investors Funds.
The plant will use the latest General Electric (GE) F class 5 series combustion gas turbines to generate power in a reliable and energy efficient manner. The facility, scheduled to be operational in 2015, will also be one of the cleanest of its kind in the United States thanks to its use of natural gas and sophisticated emissions control technology.
TOYO Awarded Gas Processing Plant Rejuvenation Project In Malaysia
Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO, President and CEO Katsumoto Ishibashi) and Toyo Engineering & Construction Sdn. Bhd. (Toyo-Malaysia), the group company in Malaysia, as a Consortium, has been awarded a contract for rejuvenation and revamp project of the gas processing plant No.4 with a capacity of 250 million cubic feet per day for PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB), a subsidiary of the Malaysian national oil company PETRONAS in Kerteh, Terengganu in eastern Malaysia. TOYO provides engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning with turnkey contract for expanding the plant life of another 20 years.TOYO's track records of various projects for PGB including those for the existing gas processing plant No.1 and No.2, and TOYO's basic design for rejuvenation and revamp No.1, No.2 and this No.4 projects led to the award this time.
Technip Awarded An Important Contract By BASF For A Chemical Project In Germany
Technip, in a consortium with Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation Japan, was awarded by BASF S.E. a lump sum turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract, for the expansion project of a chlorine plant (chlor-alkali). The plant is situated in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF's largest production site worldwide.
The work will include a membrane chlorine plant expansion as well as the integration and implementation of existing equipment and facilities.Technip will be responsible for the complete EPC execution of the project using Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation's technology and proprietary equipment. The project is scheduled to start up in the second semester of 2014.
Bechtel Awarded FEED Contract For A New LNG Project In Mozambique
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Jacobs wins Reliance Industries contract
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it has been selected by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) to provide engineering and procurement assistance services for the construction of a Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) plant at the Jamnagar refining and petrochemical complex in Gujarat, on the West Coast of India.
Jacobs Group Vice President Allyn Taylor stated, "We appreciate Reliance's confidence in us for this significant portion of its petrochemical expansion project at the Jamnagar complex. The assignment further advances our long term relationship with Reliance and our presence in India. We are committed to delivering a high level of service and value on this project."
SNC-Lavalin wins general engineering services contract in Saudi Arabia
SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a General Engineering Services Contract by Khafji Joint Operations (KJO), a joint venture between the Aramco Gulf Operations Company (AGOC) and the Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC). The five-year contract will see SNC-Lavalin carry out a range of front-end studies, perform preliminary and detailed engineering, and provide procurement and construction management support for onshore and offshore hydrocarbon and industrial projects.
The contract will be carried out from SNC-Lavalin's office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and at the Company's office in London, UK.
SNC-Lavalin consortium awarded power plant contract by PKN Orlen in Poland
SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC), in a consortium that includes General Electric International Inc., has been awarded a turnkey contract by PKN Orlen to build a combined cycle power plant in Wloclawek, Poland. The value of the company's portion of the contract is estimated at $183.7 million. PKN Orlen is one of Central Europe's largest crude oil refiners and fuel retailers.
Designed to meet stringent environmental requirements, the plant will produce 463 MW of power through a gas turbine with a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and steam turbine. SNC-Lavalin's mandate will include the provision of all plant equipment, excluding the gas turbine (with HRSG) and the steam turbine and generator. The company will also provide project management, engineering, procurement, construction, start up and commissioning services for the overall project.
CB&I announces offshore award
CB&I (NYSE: CBI) announced today that it has been awarded a project valued in excess of US$250 million by Daewoo Ship building & Marine Engineering Co, Ltd. (DSME). This is a fourth quarter 2012 award.
"Following the successful completions of Buzzard, Buzzard Enhancement Project and the detailed engineering completion works for the Golden Eagle project, the Mariner award further demonstrates CB&I's position as a premier offshore topsides engineering contractor"
CB&I's scope of work, which will commence in the first quarter, includes detailed engineering design services for the Mariner Topsides project that is part of the Mariner oil field development project being operated by Statoil in the UK North Sea.
The Mariner heavy oil field is located on the East Shetland Platform of the UK North Sea, approximately 150 kilometers east of the Shetland Isles. Pending final approval of the field development plan by the UK authorities, Statoil expects to start production from Mariner in 2017. The field is estimated to produce for 30 years with an average production of around 55,000 barrels of oil per day.
"Following the successful completions of Buzzard, Buzzard Enhancement Project and the detailed engineering completion works for the Golden Eagle project, the Mariner award further demonstrates CB&I's position as a premier offshore topsides engineering contractor," said Lasse Petterson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
Technip awarded FEED contract by The Mosaic Company for proposed new ammonia plant in Louisiana
Technip was awarded by The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract, as well as preparation of the corresponding engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) proposal, for a new ammonia plant under consideration by the global crop nutrient company. Mosaic's preference is to locate the proposed plant adjacent to the company's existing Faustina fertilizer manufacturing operations in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It would have a capacity of 2,200 metric tons per day.
Mosaic is the world's largest producer of finished phosphate products, with annual production capacity greater than the next two largest producers combined. The company's plan is to backward integrate more fully into ammonia production by expanding its present capacity at Faustina. Ammonia is an essential ingredient in the manufacture of phosphate-based crop nutrients.
The proposed design of the plant would feature Haldor Topsøe' proprietary ammonia process technology that Technip has successfully engineered and constructed in projects for more than 40 years. Technip will also perform the preliminary design work for the plant offsites, utilities, interconnections, and other supporting units for the facility.
JGC-Led JV Wins Contract for Vietnam Complex
by JGC Corp. Press Release
JGC Corporation (JGC), Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda), Technip, and South Korean contractors GS Engineering & Construction (GS) and SK Engineering & Construction (SK) on Wednesday jointly announced that the joint venture, formed by JGC, Chiyoda, Technip, GS and SK, has received notification of the award of a contract for the Nghi Son refinery and petrochemicals complex in the Nghi Son economic zone in northern Vietnam.
The contract was awarded by the Nghi Son Refinery Petrochemical Limited Liability Company, a joint venture between Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd (35.1%), Kuwait Petroleum International (35.1%), Vietnam Oil and Gas Corporation (25.0%), and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (4.8%). The lump-sum turnkey contract calls for the engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and commissioning work for an oil refinery with a production capacity of 200,000 barrels per day. The complex, scheduled for completion in late 2016, will be located in the Thanh Hoa Province in Vietnam, 200 km south of the capital city of Hanoi. The value of the contract was not disclosed.
This project, which is being promoted by Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., Kuwait Petroleum International, Vietnam Oil and Gas Corporation, and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. is a grassroots oil refinery and petrochemical complex project in Vietnam. This project will be the second constructed in Vietnam, and is aimed at satisfying increasing demands for petroleum products to support the progress of Vietnam's motorization, as well as produce petrochemicals for export. Together with Vietnam's first refinery, the Dung Quat refinery (constructed by a consortium of JGC, Technip and others, and completed in 2009), the Nghi Son refinery and petrochemical complex will be a major pillar supporting the country's economic development.
JGC has been targeting marketing activities toward Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, and has been concurrently working on strengthening and expanding JGC Vietnam, an EPC subsidiary of JGC established in Vietnam in 2009. Part of JGC's portion of this project is scheduled to be constructed by JGC Vietnam.
JGC plans to become involved in many more oil refining and petrochemicals projects in Vietnam in the future. JGC has been responsible for the construction of more than fifty oil refineries, and JGC and JGC Vietnam are focusing marketing activities on Southeast Asia in hopes of contributing to building Vietnam's industrial base and furthering economic development
Technip, Samsung Heavy Consortium Bags $1.25B Martin Linge Project
Technip, leader in a consortium with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), was awarded by Total E&P Norge, a contract for the Martin Linge development project located west of Bergen, Norway. The total contract is worth approximately $1.25 billion, with a Technip share of around $780 million. This contract covers the engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation, hook-up and commissioning of the topsides of a fixed production platform. The topsides will compose of utility, process and flare modules, as well as a living quarter with 95 single-bed cabins. The topsides, with an estimated operating weight of 25,000 tons, will be installed on an eight legged jacket.
Technip's operating center in Paris, France will execute the contract, with the support of the Chennai, India and Oslo, Norway centers. SHI will be in charge of the construction of the process, utility and flare modules and transportation from South Korea. The living quarters will be fabricated in Europe. The topsides are scheduled to be in operation by the end of 2016.Philippe Barril, Technip EVP and COO Onshore/Offshore, stated: "Technip is proud of the confidence shown by Total E&P Norge and its partners. This strategic contract is the third offshore project awarded to the Group in the North Sea this year. It confirms the return of Technip on this market, as an engineering, procurement and construction leader on large and complex projects. This is also the continuation of a long and successful relationship with our partner SHI."
Aker Solutions wins Gullfaks South contract
Aker Solutions has been awarded a topside modification contract by Statoil to increase oil recovery at Gullfaks South. Estimated contract value is NOK 180 million.The main object of the project is to deliver topside modification for tie-in of two new templates, located at Gullfaks South, to Gullfaks A, plus topside modification for re-routing production from existing template D from Gullfaks A to Gullfaks C.Scope of work under the Gullfaks South increased oil recovery topside project includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning assistance (EPCIc)."This will be a challenging and exciting job. It is an important assignment for Aker Solutions, which shows that we are competitive on jobs in all levels of the market. We are pleased that Statoil renews their trust in our topside modification services," says Tore Sjursen, head of Aker Solutions' maintenance, modifications and operations business.Maintenance and modifications work will help to increase oil recovery rate and extend the life of the Gullfaks field.The Gullfaks South increased oil recovery topside EPCIc assignment will be executed by Aker Solutions' maintenance, modifications and operations team in Bergen, Norway. Pre-fabrication will be performed at Aker Solutions' fabrications facilities at Aagotnes, Bergen.Project completion date is estimated to the end of 2014.
Fluor, JGC Help Anadarko Develop Gas Reserves in Mozambique
Fluor Corporation and JGC Corporation announced today that their 50/50 joint venture was awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract by Anadarko Moçambique Area 1 Limitada for an onshore natural gas liquefaction facility in the Republic of Mozambique. The project will be located in the Cabo Delgado Province, 2,000 kilometers northeast of Mozambique's capital, Maputo. Fluor will book its portion of the contract in the first quarter 2013.
The FEED will deliver designs for the initial phase of the Mozambique LNG project of four trains, each train capable of producing 5 million metric tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas (20 MMTPA total). The project has the potential to expand its capacity up to approximately 50 MMTPA of LNG in the future. This facility is the first LNG project in Mozambique. The feedstock comes from offshore production facilities at Offshore Area 1, operated by Anadarko, and Offshore Area 4, operated by Eni. The first LNG cargo is targeted for 2018.
"In the region, this is an important and strategic win for both joint venture parent companies," said Peter Oosterveer, president of Fluor's Energy & Chemicals Group. "We brought together a talented and experienced team that leverages the combined strengths of JGC's industry-leading LNG experience with Fluor's 50-plus year reputation for executing large complex projects in sub-Saharan Africa."
Anadarko Moçambique Area 1, Limitada consists of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (36.5 percent), Mitsui E&P Mozambique Area 1, Limited (20 percent), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (15 percent), BPRL Ventures Mozambique B.V. (10 percent), Videocon Mozambique Rovuma 1 Limited (10 percent) and PTT Exploration & Production Plc (8.5 percent).
CB&I Bags $250 Million Mariner Topsides Design Contract
CB&I has been awarded a project valued in excess of US$250 million by Daewoo Ship building & Marine Engineering Co, Ltd. (DSME). CB&I's scope of work, which will commence in the first quarter, includes detailed engineering design services for the Mariner Topsides project that is part of the Mariner oil field development project being operated by Statoil in the UK North Sea. The Mariner heavy oil field is located on the East Shetland Platform of the UK North Sea, approximately 150 kilometers east of the Shetland Isles. Pending final approval of the field development plan by the UK authorities, Statoil expects to start production from Mariner in 2017. The field is estimated to produce for 30 years with an average production of around 55,000 barrels of oil per day. "Following the successful completions of Buzzard, Buzzard Enhancement Project and the detailed engineering completion works for the Golden Eagle project, the Mariner award further demonstrates CB&I's position as a premier offshore topsides engineering contractor," said Lasse Petterson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
CB&I CC JV awarded feed contract for onshore natural gas liquefaction facilities in the Republic of Mozambique
CB&I (NYSE: CBI) announced today that CC JV, a joint venture comprising of CB&I and Chiyoda Corporation, has been awarded a contract for the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for the onshore natural gas liquefaction facility project in an LNG park in the Cabo elgado Province of northern area of the Republic of Mozambique by Anadarko Moçambique Area 1 Limitada. The project has the potential to expand its capacity up to approximately 50 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) of LNG in the future. The FEED will deliver designs for the initial phase of the Mozambique LNG project of four trains each with 5 mmtpa of LNG production capacity. This project is the first LNG project in Mozambique. The feed gas comes from offshore production facilities at Offshore Area 1, operated by Anadarko, and Offshore Area 4, operated by Eni.2 The first LNG cargo is targeted for 2018.
Anadarko Moçambique Area 1, Limitada consists of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (36.5%), Mitsui E&P Mozambique Area 1, Limited (20%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, ep's (15%), BPRL Ventures Mozambique B.V. (10%), Videocon Mozambique Rovuma 1 Limited (10%) and PTT Exploration & Production Plc (8.5%).
Eni is the operator of Area 4 with a 70% participating interest. The other partners of the joint venture are GalpEnergia (10%), KOGAS (10%) and ENH (10%, carried through the exploration phase).
CB&I receives Esso Longford Gas Conditioning Plant project contract
CB&I (NYSE: CBI) announced today that it has been awarded a contract, valued at approximately US$550 million, by Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd. for work at its Longford, Victoria, Australia site.
"This award leverages our global EPC capabilities as well as our more than 75 years of experience in Australia." CB&I's work scope includes the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction of the Longford Gas Conditioning Plant, which is designed to handle 400 million cubic feet per day of gas from the Kipper, Tuna and Turrum fields in Bass Strait.
"We are very pleased to be awarded this contract which builds on our decades of experience working with ExxonMobil on a wide range of energy infrastructure projects around the world, including our current work with Esso Highlands Ltd. in Papua New Guinea," said Philip K. Asherman, President and CEO. "This award leverages our global EPC capabilities as well as our more than 75 years of experience in Australia."
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