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Nucor adds Milchovich to Board

Nucor Corp. has announced election of Raymond J. Milchovich to the board of directors effective 5 September 2002.

Fluor wins refinery contract

Fluor Corporation has been chosen to perform engineering, procurement and construction services on a refinery upgrade project in Ferndale, Washington, USA.

ITA awards

The International Titanium Association (ITA) has established the Titanium Achievement Award to recognise exceptional contributions to the advancement of titanium applications and technology.

Saudis strive to save gas project

Saudi Arabia has made a last-ditch bid to rescue its landmark gas investment opening, at breakpoint after a year-long battle between the kingdom and the world's leading oil majors over commercial terms.

Stainless used in airport rebuild

In 1996, a fire destroyed part of Düsseldorf airport and for safety reasons the authorities decided that it should be completely rebuilt.

Technip wins North Sea pipe contract

Technip-Coflexip has announced that its Norwegian entity Coflexip Stena Offshore Norge AS has been awarded the Ringhorne Jurassic to Jotun and Balder gas disposition EPCI contract by Esso Norge AS.

CNOOC signs pact

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has signed a supplemental development agreement regarding the CFD 11-1/11-2 oilfields in 04/36 Block in Bohai Bay, with Kerr-McGee China Petroleum Limited, a subsidiary of Kerr-McGee Corp., and Sino-American Energy Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ultra Petroleum Corp.

Stainless memorial to 9/11

A monument using stainless steel was dedicated at a ceremony held on Friday, 6 September, at US Steel's Minnesota Ore Operations (Minntac) plant.

Sandvik supplies Nigerian gas field

Sandvik Steel has produced its first high-volume order for large diameter stainless steel tubes for gas lift risers (GLR).

BASF boosts decongestants

BASF Pharmachemikalien GmbH, Minden, Germany, a BASF Group company, plans to increase its annual capacity for Pseudoephedrine from 750 metric tons to 1000 metric tons.