Exxonmobil Chemical Co. starts expansion project
ExxonMobil Chemical Company started the construction of a multi-billion dollar ethane cracker at its Baytown, Texas, complex and associated premium product facilities in nearby Mont Belvieu. The steam cracker will have a capacity of up to 1.
McDermott completes Ayatsil-B drilling platform
McDermott International successfully completed the Ayatsil-B Drilling Platform for PEMEX Exploración y Producción in the Bay of Campeche Ayatsil field. McDermott was awarded the contract in 2012 and provided engineering, procurement, fabrication, pre-commissioning, load-out and sea fastening of the Ayatsil-B eight-leg jacket and deck, weighing approximately 11,535t in water 115m deep.
CSA air valves for water distribution systems
Air valves are usually installed in underground chambers, with sectioning devices to allow maintenance and venting pipes to ensure the proper air circulation.
Victaulic improves new FireLock Series
Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining and fire protection systems, introduced improvements to the FireLock Series 745 Fire-Pac, delivering innovative new options while maintaining the same small Fire-Pac space requirements.
PennEast plans natural gas pipeline
PennEast Pipeline Company is planning to construct a 100mi pipeline intended to lower the cost natural gas produced in the Marcellus Shale region to homes and businesses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.