China: coal-to-liquid venture
Royal Dutch/Shell is studying the possibility of investing in coal-to-liquid (CTL) projects in China through a technology agreement with the country’s largest coal producer, Shenhua Group.
Russia: Transneft to build oil pipeline
The government of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area has allowed Transneft company to start construction of an oil pipeline between Western Siberia and the Barents Sea coast.
China: carbon black plant in Tianjin
Cabot Corporation will expand its existing relationship with joint venture partner Shanghai Coking and Chemical Company to build a carbon black plant in Tianjin, China.
Jacobs wins contract from BP
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has announced that a subsidiary company has signed a Master Enabling Contract with BP International.
Taiwan power project
ATI Allegheny Ludlum will supply specialty metals for a reactor building service-water piping system at a power plant in Taiwan.