Projects

Keep track with new project development across the globe in various sectors. We also cover existing projects (upgrades, extensions etc.).

TransCanada seeks okay for LA Cameron Access

TransCanada Corp's Columbia Gulf Transmission unit has filed with U.S. federal energy regulators to commence service on its Cameron Access natural gas project in Louisiana on March 1, 2018.

Emerson completed project for BP North Sea

Emerson, the global technology and engineering company with headquarters in the USA, has completed its multi-year, $90 million automation project for BP’s Glen Lyon floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel west of Shetland.

Global LNG market continues to defy expectations

Shell’s annual LNG Outlook has reported that the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market has continued to defy expectations of many market observers, with demand growing by 29 million tons to 293 million tons in 2017.

Commissioning progressing well for new ethane cracker

ExxonMobil has announced that a new 1.5 million ton-per-year ethane cracker at its Baytown, Texas complex is mechanically complete with commissioning progressing well.

New Venturi valve

Enerpac has announced a new Venturi valve to speed up the retraction time for single-acting, spring and load return cylinders after lifting projects.

USA considers more wind projects on federal land

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering changes to a California desert plan that had set aside areas for renewable energy development.

VanAire receives ISO 9001:2015 certification standard

Michigan-based VanAire Incorporated has passed the 3-day recertification audit to receive the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard.

Stress Engineering appoints new principal

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. has appointed Brent Vyvial as principal and lead of its midstream practice. Based out of Houston, Texas, Vyvial will oversee the midstream group, manage project and personnel activity, and coordinate business development within the practice.

Canadian Fort Hills project achieves first oil

Total has reported that the Fort Hills oil sands project located in Alberta, Canada, 90 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, has achieved first oil.

MRC Global renews PVF contract with DCP Midstream

MRC Global Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, MRC Global (US) Inc., has renewed a five-year contract to supply pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) products and services to DCP Midstream, LP (DCP).