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KBR studies expansion of Singapore LNG terminal
MARKET PROSPECTS
Aker Solutions selected for Mongstad terminal upgrade
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ker Solutions is to upgrade the Mongstad terminal, near Bergen, Norway, for Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup oil field from late 2019. The NOK350 million contract includes engineering, procurement and the construction of a pig receiver for the oil export pipeline from Johan Sverdrup. The scope of work also includes connecting the Johan Sverdrup oil pipeline to the existing storage caverns at the Mongstad terminal. The engineering work will be performed at Aker Solutions’ office in Bergen, while the pre-fabrication of pipes and steel structures will take place at Aker Solutions’ yard in Egersund.
KBR studies expansion of Singapore LNG terminal
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BR Inc is to undertake a feasibility study which includes exploring the possible expansion of the Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd’s (SLNG) existing LNG terminal on Jurong Island in Singapore. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide feasible conceptual solutions for SLNG’s consideration and create a design option that could be scalable in the long run. This work is expected to be performed over five months, with KBR performing the feasibility study through an integrated core team comprising of LNG expertise from KBR’s London and Singapore offices, its Granherne subsidiary and SLNG’s development team.
PHARMACEUTICALS
BASF plans new plant for vitamin A in Ludwigshafen
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ASF has unveiled plans to build a new world-scale plant for vitamin A in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The new facility, which is scheduled to come onstream in 2020, will increase BASF’s
October 2016
total annual production capacity of vitamin A by 1500 metric tons.
POWER GENERATION
Westinghouse Electric launches nuclear technology initiative
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estinghouse Electric Co has created a new way for entrepreneurs, startups and smalland medium-sized enterprises with innovative ideas for nuclear technologies to collaborate with the company and its network of technical experts. The WeLink initiative will provide funding support, office space and technical tools for individuals and teams to develop promising concepts. “Through WeLink, Westinghouse will enable and empower innovators to develop future technologies for safer, cleaner and more reliable nuclear applications,” said Cindy Pezze, Westinghouse’s chief technology officer. “We want to encourage new ideas and thinking that will help to ensure the continued global growth of nuclear energy and its carbon-free benefits.” For further information, visit www.westinghousenuclear.com/welink
WATER & WASTEWATER
PUB invites water technology ideas
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ingapore’s national water agency PUB has launched an open Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit new ideas, and develop water technologies under the Competitive Research Programme (Water). Up to S$25million from the National Research Foundation (NRF) could be allocated to fund basic and applied research projects. Under the first track of the RFP, applicants can submit proposals for funding of new ideas and technologies that can meet the objectives of increasing water resources, improving water quality and security, and reducing production costs. The second track is aimed at accelerating the commercialisation and export of water technologies. Under this track, PUB will accept proposals for funding to translate
ongoing research into commercial solutions through technology scale-up and validation under real operational conditions. Technology providers, in collaboration with researchers, can apply for funding to translate a list of 17 research projects in water treatment, seawater desalination and reuse; used water treatment processes for resource recovery; industrial water solutions; and water quality monitoring. These projects should be commercialised within the next five years. To apply for funding, applicants can submit a white paper before 8 December 2016 via the RITA White Paper application form at https://rita.nrf.gov.sg/ ewi/1601/default.aspx
Cal Water to operate Travis Air Force Base’s water system
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alifornia Water Service (Cal Water) has entered into a 50-year agreement with the US Department of Defense to acquire the water distribution assets of, and to provide water utility service to, the Travis Air Force Base beginning in 2018, subject to California Public Utilities Commission approval. Travis Air Force Base is located near to Cal Water’s Dixon, California service area. The water system utilizes surface water treated at a water treatment plant and groundwater from five wells to serve about 15 280 active and reserve personnel and civilians on the 6400acre base. Cal Water will also make US$12.7 million of initial capital improvements, with an anticipated capital investment of about US$52 million over the 50-year term of the utility service contract. Cal Water is California Water Service Group’s largest subsidiary.
Veolia to upgrade Ras Al Khaimah STP
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as Al Khaimah Waste Water Authority (RAKWA) has contracted Veolia to upgrade the city’s main sewage treatment facility. The contract covers the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the Al Fileyah Treatment Plant in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, including
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Aker Solutions selected for Mongstad terminal upgrade
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ker Solutions is to upgrade the Mongstad terminal, near Bergen, Norway, for Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup oil field from late 2019. The NOK350 million contract includes engineering, procurement and the construction of a pig receiver for the oil export pipeline from Johan Sverdrup. The scope of work also includes connecting the Johan Sverdrup oil pipeline to the existing storage caverns at the Mongstad terminal. The engineering work will be performed at Aker Solutions’ office in Bergen, while the pre-fabrication of pipes and steel structures will take place at Aker Solutions’ yard in Egersund.
KBR studies expansion of Singapore LNG terminal
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BR Inc is to undertake a feasibility study which includes exploring the possible expansion of the Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd’s (SLNG) existing LNG terminal on Jurong Island in Singapore. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide feasible conceptual solutions for SLNG’s consideration and create a design option that could be scalable in the long run. This work is expected to be performed over five months, with KBR performing the feasibility study through an integrated core team comprising of LNG expertise from KBR’s London and Singapore offices, its Granherne subsidiary and SLNG’s development team.
PHARMACEUTICALS
BASF plans new plant for vitamin A in Ludwigshafen
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ASF has unveiled plans to build a new world-scale plant for vitamin A in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The new facility, which is scheduled to come onstream in 2020, will increase BASF’s
October 2016
total annual production capacity of vitamin A by 1500 metric tons.
POWER GENERATION
Westinghouse Electric launches nuclear technology initiative
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estinghouse Electric Co has created a new way for entrepreneurs, startups and smalland medium-sized enterprises with innovative ideas for nuclear technologies to collaborate with the company and its network of technical experts. The WeLink initiative will provide funding support, office space and technical tools for individuals and teams to develop promising concepts. “Through WeLink, Westinghouse will enable and empower innovators to develop future technologies for safer, cleaner and more reliable nuclear applications,” said Cindy Pezze, Westinghouse’s chief technology officer. “We want to encourage new ideas and thinking that will help to ensure the continued global growth of nuclear energy and its carbon-free benefits.” For further information, visit www.westinghousenuclear.com/welink
WATER & WASTEWATER
PUB invites water technology ideas
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ingapore’s national water agency PUB has launched an open Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit new ideas, and develop water technologies under the Competitive Research Programme (Water). Up to S$25million from the National Research Foundation (NRF) could be allocated to fund basic and applied research projects. Under the first track of the RFP, applicants can submit proposals for funding of new ideas and technologies that can meet the objectives of increasing water resources, improving water quality and security, and reducing production costs. The second track is aimed at accelerating the commercialisation and export of water technologies. Under this track, PUB will accept proposals for funding to translate
ongoing research into commercial solutions through technology scale-up and validation under real operational conditions. Technology providers, in collaboration with researchers, can apply for funding to translate a list of 17 research projects in water treatment, seawater desalination and reuse; used water treatment processes for resource recovery; industrial water solutions; and water quality monitoring. These projects should be commercialised within the next five years. To apply for funding, applicants can submit a white paper before 8 December 2016 via the RITA White Paper application form at https://rita.nrf.gov.sg/ ewi/1601/default.aspx
Cal Water to operate Travis Air Force Base’s water system
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alifornia Water Service (Cal Water) has entered into a 50-year agreement with the US Department of Defense to acquire the water distribution assets of, and to provide water utility service to, the Travis Air Force Base beginning in 2018, subject to California Public Utilities Commission approval. Travis Air Force Base is located near to Cal Water’s Dixon, California service area. The water system utilizes surface water treated at a water treatment plant and groundwater from five wells to serve about 15 280 active and reserve personnel and civilians on the 6400acre base. Cal Water will also make US$12.7 million of initial capital improvements, with an anticipated capital investment of about US$52 million over the 50-year term of the utility service contract. Cal Water is California Water Service Group’s largest subsidiary.
Veolia to upgrade Ras Al Khaimah STP
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as Al Khaimah Waste Water Authority (RAKWA) has contracted Veolia to upgrade the city’s main sewage treatment facility. The contract covers the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the Al Fileyah Treatment Plant in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, including
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