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HMS Group signs USD 26 MN contract

newsitemHMS Group HMSG, a pump manufacturer and provider of flow control solutions, engineering and construction works for oil and gas fields in Russia and the CIS, has signed two contracts totaling USD 26 million.

Port Hedland project approved

BHP Billiton has announced approval of USD 917 million (BHP Billiton share US$779 million) in pre-commitment funding for the construction of a 100 million tonne per year outer harbour facility associated with its Western Australia Iron Ore operations.

Canada firm to develop solar project

Canadian Solar has entered into a deal with UAE-based Al Fahad Group, a major provider of comprehensive energy solutions in the region, to develop one of the largest solar Photovoltaic (PV) projects in Abu Dhabi.

SQuAD, new forging company in India

Aubert & Duval, a global player in large closed-die forgings, is teaming up with Setforge and QuEST to establish a joint venture company referred to as SQuAD Forging India Private Ltd.

AkzoNobel invests in new Suzano pulp mill

newsitemAkzoNobel intends to invest EUR 80 million in the construction of a new pulp Chemical Island facility in Brazil.

Monterey Shale’s Venoco agrees on Merger

newsitem Having substantial holdings in Monterey Shale in California, Independent energy company, Venoco Inc., has entered into a definitive merger agreement.

Aberdeen Harbour appoints new members

Aberdeen Harbour has appointed two new Board members and reappointed Chris Lloyd for another three-year term.

Neste Oil, 19th most sustainable company

newsitemFor the sixth year in a row, Neste Oil has been selected for inclusion in the Global 100 list of the world's most sustainable companies.

Wheatstone gas processing platform design contract

Technip Oceania (TPO), a Technip Group operating centre in Perth, Australia, has been awarded a contract, worth AUD 110 million, by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for the detailed design of Chevron’s Wheatstone offshore gas processing platform, located 200km off Western Australia’s coast.

Wind turbines to TuuliWatti Oy

newsitemVestas Wind Systems A/S, a Denmark-based wind energy company, has received the third order for V112-3.0MW wind turbines from TuuliWatti Oy for delivery of 10 units for the Tervola project.