US chemical companies produce own electricity
The Dow Chemical Company, BP and Occidental Chemical Company all have something new in common. These companies, along with a growing list of their peers, are increasingly turning to combined heat and power (CHP) generation.
Nitrogen generators facilitate laser cutting
Italfilo Eng., a member of Messer's Advanced Gas Systems division, has introduced its N-series of PSA nitrogen generators, which can be used to supply gas for laser cutting applications.
Stolt Offshore wins repair contracts in Norway
Stolt Offshore SA has announced the award of two contracts to the Stolt Halliburton Joint Venture for pipeline repairs in Norway.
Technip creates engineering company in Kazakhstan
Technip and Transport of Oil and Gas (TOG), the National Oil and Gas Transportation Company of Kazakhstan, have created a joint engineering and construction company headquartered in Almaty. Both shareholders will hold a 50% stake in this company, named Technip Kazakhstan.
Sandvik duplex and super duplex used for drilling
Pioneering development by Sandvik Steel and by key customers in the offshore oil and gas industries has seen Sandvik's duplex and super duplex stainless steels become the industry standard for hydraulic tubes in drilling risers, which provide the link between drilling platforms and equipment on the seabed.