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July 16, 2019 | Industrial Manufacturing
Industrial Info is tracking more than $3.4 billion worth of projects involving general contractor and construction management firm DPR Construction (Redwood City, California).
Industrial Info is tracking more than $3.4 billion worth of projects involving general contractor and construction management firm DPR Construction (Redwood City, California).
July 16, 2019 | Production
Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
July 16, 2019 | Market Brief
Industrial Info is tracking more than 1,860 active Pulp & Paper Industry projects valued at $24.6 billion in the U.S. and Canada.
Industrial Info is tracking more than 1,860 active Pulp & Paper Industry projects valued at $24.6 billion in the U.S. and Canada.
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Cargill has temporarily shut down the Avery Island underground salt mine and Breaux Bridge evaporated salt plants in Louisiana, following the landfall of Hurricane Barry on Saturday. The company is assessing damages and will announce later today when a resumption to operations and shipping will occur. Barry has been downgraded to a tropical depression.
Cargill has temporarily shut down the Avery Island underground salt mine and Breaux Bridge evaporated salt plants in Louisiana, following the landfall of Hurricane Barry on Saturday. The company is assessing damages and will announce later today when a resumption to operations and shipping will occur. Barry has been downgraded to a tropical depression.
Tropical Storm Barry Reduces U.S. Gulf of Mexico Oil Production by 70%, an Industrial Info Market Brief
July 15, 2019 | Production
Gulf of Mexico oil operators forced the evacuation of more than 280 production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of Tropical Storm Barry, which made landfall as a hurricane on the Louisiana coast on Saturday, and has since been downgraded to a tropical depression. Oil production in the region fell by 72% and natural gas production dropped by 61% over the weekend. Operators began redeploying personnel on Sunday to perform the necessary inspections and restore oil production.
Industrial Info's Disaster Impact Tracker continues to monitor the situation.
Gulf of Mexico oil operators forced the evacuation of more than 280 production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of Tropical Storm Barry, which made landfall as a hurricane on the Louisiana coast on Saturday, and has since been downgraded to a tropical depression. Oil production in the region fell by 72% and natural gas production dropped by 61% over the weekend. Operators began redeploying personnel on Sunday to perform the necessary inspections and restore oil production.
Industrial Info's Disaster Impact Tracker continues to monitor the situation.
Europe
July 16, 2019 | Power
A draft bill to phase out the use of all coal-fired power in Germany could be ready before the end of the year.
A draft bill to phase out the use of all coal-fired power in Germany could be ready before the end of the year.
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Perenco UK Limited has applied to U.K. authorities to decommission its Pickerill Alpha and Bravo offshore platforms, along with associated subsea infrastructure, in the southern North Sea
Perenco UK Limited has applied to U.K. authorities to decommission its Pickerill Alpha and Bravo offshore platforms, along with associated subsea infrastructure, in the southern North Sea
July 15, 2019 | Pipelines
The developer behind the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany has said that the project is "past the point of no return" even as it has withdrawn its application to lay pipe in Danish territorial waters.
The developer behind the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany has said that the project is "past the point of no return" even as it has withdrawn its application to lay pipe in Danish territorial waters.
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Industrial Info is tracking 114 European projects in the automotive sector valued at $7.14 billion that are set to kick off in the next six months. Click here for a list. France, Germany and the United Kingdom dominate the investment. See graph below for investment by country.
Industrial Info is tracking 114 European projects in the automotive sector valued at $7.14 billion that are set to kick off in the next six months. Click here for a list. France, Germany and the United Kingdom dominate the investment. See graph below for investment by country.
DACH Region to Kick Off $520 Million in Plastics Projects this Year, an Industrial Info Market Brief
July 12, 2019 | Market Brief
Industrial Info is tracking 20 capital plastic-sector projects, worth $540 million, in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). These include 10 projects, totaling nearly $520 million, that are scheduled to begin construction this year
Industrial Info is tracking 20 capital plastic-sector projects, worth $540 million, in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). These include 10 projects, totaling nearly $520 million, that are scheduled to begin construction this year
Latin America
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Dow Quimica Argentina was forced to shut down its 997 million-pound-per-year Ethylene Cracker 2 unit on June 28 in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, as a safety measure after over-pressure caused a blast in a water-steam vessel
Dow Quimica Argentina was forced to shut down its 997 million-pound-per-year Ethylene Cracker 2 unit on June 28 in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, as a safety measure after over-pressure caused a blast in a water-steam vessel
Brazil Sees Substantial Chemical Project Completions in First-Half 2019, an Industrial Info Market Brief
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Brazil's petrochemical sector saw the completion of about $1 billion in Chemical Processing Industry projects during the first half of 2019, according to Industrial Info's project database.
Brazil's petrochemical sector saw the completion of about $1 billion in Chemical Processing Industry projects during the first half of 2019, according to Industrial Info's project database.
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Klabin, the biggest paper-packaging producer in Brazil, has selected contractors for its estimated $2.5 billion PUMA II project, adjacent to its pulp mill in Ortigueira, in the state of Paraná
Klabin, the biggest paper-packaging producer in Brazil, has selected contractors for its estimated $2.5 billion PUMA II project, adjacent to its pulp mill in Ortigueira, in the state of Paraná
July 11, 2019 | Chemical Processing
Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) is pleased to be presenting a complimentary webinar on the outlook for the global Chemical Processing Industry on July 18 at 9 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EDT).
Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) is pleased to be presenting a complimentary webinar on the outlook for the global Chemical Processing Industry on July 18 at 9 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EDT).
Southern Copper Awarded Construction Permit for Peru's Tia Maria Mine, an Industrial Info Market Brief
July 11, 2019 | Market Brief
Southern Copper Corporation, a subsidiary of Grupo Mexico SAB, has received approval to begin construction of the Tia Maria Copper Project by the government of Peru. The $1.4 billion project, which has been in the works since 2007, has been delayed by an extensive environmental permitting process and local opposition. Southern Copper is developing more than $8 billion worth of projects in Latin America. The company has agreed not to commence construction until it gets approval from local communities.
Southern Copper Corporation, a subsidiary of Grupo Mexico SAB, has received approval to begin construction of the Tia Maria Copper Project by the government of Peru. The $1.4 billion project, which has been in the works since 2007, has been delayed by an extensive environmental permitting process and local opposition. Southern Copper is developing more than $8 billion worth of projects in Latin America. The company has agreed not to commence construction until it gets approval from local communities.
Africa
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Nigeria's crude oil production in June rose to 1.97 million barrels per day (BBL/d), its highest level since January 2015, according to data from S&P Global Platts.
Nigeria's crude oil production in June rose to 1.97 million barrels per day (BBL/d), its highest level since January 2015, according to data from S&P Global Platts.
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Kenya, being the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in Africa, plays a pivotal role in the East African community, which acts as a regional economic hub. With its Vision 2030, the country is targeting manufacturing, IT-enabled services and financial services, and to substantially expand small-scale manufacturing of household goods, motor-vehicle parts and farm implements.
Kenya, being the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in Africa, plays a pivotal role in the East African community, which acts as a regional economic hub. With its Vision 2030, the country is targeting manufacturing, IT-enabled services and financial services, and to substantially expand small-scale manufacturing of household goods, motor-vehicle parts and farm implements.
July 12, 2019 | Market Brief
After two months of extended bidding, three players have emerged as bidders for construction of Royal Dutch Shell's $12 billion Bonga South West Aparo (BSWA) project in Africa's Gulf of Guinea.
After two months of extended bidding, three players have emerged as bidders for construction of Royal Dutch Shell's $12 billion Bonga South West Aparo (BSWA) project in Africa's Gulf of Guinea.
July 12, 2019 | Market Brief
Global copper use is set to double over the next 20 years, according to International Copper Association Australia, fueled by rapidly developing technology
Global copper use is set to double over the next 20 years, according to International Copper Association Australia, fueled by rapidly developing technology
July 11, 2019 | Chemical Processing
Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) is pleased to be presenting a complimentary webinar on the outlook for the global Chemical Processing Industry on July 18 at 9 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EDT).
Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) is pleased to be presenting a complimentary webinar on the outlook for the global Chemical Processing Industry on July 18 at 9 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EDT).
Asia & Middle East
July 16, 2019 | Production
Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
July 15, 2019 | Production
Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Saudi Aramco has awarded the major contracts for the Marjan Onshore project in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Aramco has awarded the major contracts for the Marjan Onshore project in Saudi Arabia.
China Says 22.79 GW of Photovoltaic Power Projects to be Built in 2019, an Industrial Info Market Brief
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
The National Energy Administration of China (NEA) announced the bidding results on July 10 for photovoltaic power projects seeking national allowance in 2019.
The National Energy Administration of China (NEA) announced the bidding results on July 10 for photovoltaic power projects seeking national allowance in 2019.
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Vietnam's Tung Lam Company, an ethanol producer using cassava as a primary feedstock, is preparing to test U.S. corn as a feedstock as part of the U.S. Grain Council's support to Vietnam increase ethanol usage under the E5 blend mandate. Prices of cassava have increased since 2018 due to a demand surge from Southeast Asia, leaving limited supply available. Because of this, Tung Lam Company has considered the corn-based ethanol production trial.
Vietnam's Tung Lam Company, an ethanol producer using cassava as a primary feedstock, is preparing to test U.S. corn as a feedstock as part of the U.S. Grain Council's support to Vietnam increase ethanol usage under the E5 blend mandate. Prices of cassava have increased since 2018 due to a demand surge from Southeast Asia, leaving limited supply available. Because of this, Tung Lam Company has considered the corn-based ethanol production trial.
Oceania
July 16, 2019 | Production
Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
Scan through a selection of energy-related news highlights that we think will interest our clients.
July 15, 2019 | Market Brief
Shell Australia is moving ahead with its Crux natural gas field development project. The gas field is being developed by a joint venture comprised of Shell Australia, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell (82%, operator); SGH Energy, a subsidiary of Seven Group Holdings (15%); and Osaka Gas Holding (3%). It will supply backfill gas to the Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility, which is the world's biggest FLNG platform.
Shell Australia is moving ahead with its Crux natural gas field development project. The gas field is being developed by a joint venture comprised of Shell Australia, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell (82%, operator); SGH Energy, a subsidiary of Seven Group Holdings (15%); and Osaka Gas Holding (3%). It will supply backfill gas to the Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility, which is the world's biggest FLNG platform.
July 11, 2019 | Chemical Processing
Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) is pleased to be presenting a complimentary webinar on the outlook for the global Chemical Processing Industry on July 18 at 9 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EDT).
Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) is pleased to be presenting a complimentary webinar on the outlook for the global Chemical Processing Industry on July 18 at 9 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EDT).
July 11, 2019 | Pulp & Paper
Industrial Info is tracking 40 sawmill maintenance projects worth $28.75 million in the Oceania region across Australia, Fiji and New Zealand, of which 37 projects worth $26.15 million are planned to kick off from December 2019. Click here for the list of projects.
Industrial Info is tracking 40 sawmill maintenance projects worth $28.75 million in the Oceania region across Australia, Fiji and New Zealand, of which 37 projects worth $26.15 million are planned to kick off from December 2019. Click here for the list of projects.
