Tag: India

LyondellBasell, the world's largest licensor of polyolefin technologies, announced that Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has selected its Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process (Hostalen ACP) technology for a new 500 kiloton per year (kta) high-density polyethylene (HDPE) facility in Paradip, India.

Baker Hughes has successfully delivered advanced Masoneilan™ valve systems to India's first two residual hydrocrackers in operation, marking a significant contribution to the nation's refining capabilities.

L&T Valves Arabia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of international company, L&T Valves, is setting up a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia, making a key addition to the company’s global manufacturing network that comprises facilities in Houston (US), and Coimbatore and Kancheepuram (India).

GE Oil & Gas has been awarded a multi-million dollar frame agreement by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India’s largest exploration and production company.

Metso, a manufacturer of industrial valves & other services, with operations in North and South America, will supply special Neles® valves for a delayed coker unit in the Barauni refinery's capacity expansion in India.

Following an accidental fire at the IOCL Jaipur Terminal, an extensive review of safety measures recommended by the MB Lal Committee has resulted in the introduction of failsafe actuators for critical tank farm applications.

Emerson Process Management India, which is a part of American multi-national company Emerson, has announced the acquisition of the Indian manufacturer of gear operators and gearboxes, Ameya Transmissions, for an unspecified amount.

Velan Inc. wholly owned subsidiary Velan Valves India Pvt. Ltd. (VVI) located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, opened its new manufacturing plant in December. The opening was celebrated with a special inauguration ceremony, presided over by President and Chief Executive Officer of Velan Inc.

The Indian power sector regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently announced that from 2011 all thermal power projects and transmission systems will be awarded on the basis of competitive tariff bidding.