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Sipchem and LyondellBasell (LYB) have been awarded a feedstock allocation from the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia supporting a joint feasibility study for a world-scale mixed feed cracker complex combined with a diversified derivative portfolio. Sipchem and LYB will assess the viability and optimal structure for the project, which will be advanced on a …

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GTC Vorro Technology (GTC Vorro), a provider of environmental process technologies to oil and gas, refining and petrochemical companies, announces that Brian Pace has been named Vice President of Environmental Services. Based in Houston, Pace will oversee GTC Vorro’s Environmental Services division providing turnkey sulfur removal services. In his new role, Pace will work closely …

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Saipem and Divento, a partnership between Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), GreenIT, a joint venture between Plenitude (a Company controlled by Eni) and CDP Equity (CDP Group), 7 Seas Wind Power and NiceTechnology, have signed a collaboration agreement involving the application of STAR 1, Saipem’s proprietary technology for floating wind, in favour of  the 7 Seas …

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HBK, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, has enhanced its high-temperature measurement capabilities with a new piezoelectric material: gallium orthophosphate (GaPO4). This technology delivers reliable and accurate performance at ultra-high temperatures – up to 700°C (1300°F) and even higher for certain applications. Designed to deliver unmatched accuracy in the most demanding high-temperature applications, …

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John Wood Group PLC has been awarded a $120 million contract extension by Shell UK Limited to provide brownfield engineering, procurement and construction to onshore and offshore assets across the UK. The two-year, cost-reimbursable contract extension, centres on providing brownfield EPC services, as well as subsea and integrity management, at the Shell UK-operated St Fergus …

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The Zubair Oil Field Development Project is a significant undertaking in the energy sector, aimed at advancing Iraq’s irrigation and diesel storage infrastructure. The end-user for this project is the Iraq General Company for Execution of Irrigation Projects, with MOD Construction Operation & Maintenance serving as the main contractor. ERGIL handled the engineering, design, and …

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Scantrol’ s mTrack AHC Controller, combined with Bosch Rexroth’s Secondary Controls, ensures smooth and safe operation for TravOcean’s new 15-ton cable laying winch. This winch is used to lay wind turbine power cables on the seabed. “We need Active Heave Compensation (AHC) to have a smooth operation and not to damage the cable during landing. …

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bp has announced the start of production from the second development phase of the Raven field, offshore Egypt, which involves the subsea tieback of additional Raven infill wells to its existing onshore infrastructure as part of the West Nile Delta (WND) project. bp, the operator, holds an 82.75% stake in the project, while Harbour Energy …

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Construction has started on a subsea electricity superhighway which will help expand the grid for the future. As well as supporting long-term local development for regional communities playing host to the critical electricity infrastructure. Eastern Green Link 1, a joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission, will transport green electricity for …

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Offshore platforms, such as oil and gas rigs, wind turbines and their substations, offer a tempting respite for migratory birds attracted by their lights. But landing on these structures can be a death sentence for tired birds that use up precious energy needed for their onward journey. Glamox, a world leader in lighting, is now …

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