Company News

Jan Ward CBE, founder and CEO of UK-based company Corrotherm International, has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering from Southampton Solent University. Jan started Corrotherm in 1992 to supply high grade metals to the oil, gas, petrochemical, power and desalination markets, and since then the company has gone from strength to strength to establish a strong global presence with offices in ten countries. A mechanical engineer with over 30 years’ experience in metals manufacturing and distribution, Jan worked at board level for several specialist metal producers and distributors prior to founding Corrotherm.

Qatar Electricity & Water Co has recently inaugurated the construction work on the Ras Abu Fontas A3 desalination plant at Ras Abu Fontas, near Al Wakra.

The DuPont board of directors has appointed Edward D. Breen as the company’s chair and chief executive officer (CEO).

AEG Power Solutions has been chosen by Petronash and another major EPC for two separate contracts, which will secure the power supply for gas process skids in a harsh environment.

Norsk Titanium AS (NTi) has appointed three seasoned aviation and defence industry executives to round out its commercial team in response to robust aerospace demand.

Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) presented a strategic update to shareholders and investors in London. Speaking at the presentation, Shell’s CEO Ben van Beurden said: “Low oil prices are driving significant changes in our industry BG rejuvenates Shell’s upstream by adding deep water and integrated gas positions that offer attractive returns and cash flow, with growth potential.

The Lakesmere Group has been recognised by the International Federation for the Roofing Trade (IFD) for its remarkable facade work on the spectacular National Graphene Institute in Manchester.

Energoatom and Areva have signed an agreement to reinforce cooperation between the two companies for safety upgrades of existing and future nuclear power plants in Ukraine, lifetime extension and performance optimization.

Sembcorp Marine has launched its new state-of-the-art steel structure fabrication workshop, which is set to boost the company’s steel fabrication capacity for its future needs.

Alcoa has officially opened its state-of-the-art jet engine parts facility in La Porte, Indiana. The facility doubles Alcoa’s capacity in La Porte and provides new capabilities that broaden its reach in engines for large commercial aircraft.