Metso boiler going to biomass plant in Wisconsin
Metso Corp will supply a biomass boiler to the We Energies/Domtar Biomass Energy Project owned by We Energies. The boiler is a key component of a new biomass-fueled cogeneration power plant which will be located at the Domtar Mill in Rothschild, Wisconsin.
New energy minister for Mexico
Mexico's President Felipe Calderón is replacing energy minister José Antonio Meade with Jordy Herrera, the current director of PGPB, the gas and basic petrochemicals subsidiary of Pemex.
Westlake Chemical celebrates 25 years
Houston based Westlake Chemical Corp is recognizing its 25th year of business with celebrations at all of its locations beginning September 13. The Chao Group, led by founder Mr. T.T. Chao, and his sons James Chao and Albert Chao, Westlake's current Chairman and President & CEO respectively, entered the U.
Elsenhans: Sunoco’s MVP
Lynn Elsenhans is the first woman to lead a major oil company as CEO of Sunoco. This Forbes magazine Most Powerful Woman earns approximately USD 4.88 million per year. A Rice University graduate with a BA in Applied Science, Elsenhans also attended Harvard Business School for her MBA.
KBR funds subsea engineering program
KBR subsea subsidiary Granherne has committed to funding $50,000 to the University of Houston to assist in the launching of the nation’s first program in subsea engineering. The program will designate four adjunct faculty members as KBR lecturers in subsea engineering for the 2011-2012 academic year to help teach students about the expectations and demands they will face in the coming years.