The News Review:
- Bloomberg.com: Investment Tools
- £13m water plant officially opened
- Leaf clippings as protein factories
- Huntsman Al-Zamil joint venture breaks ground on new plant
- Bloomberg.com: Investment Tools
- Lincoln wastewater plant tops in California
- GOIC sign MoU with MECON Ltd
Bloomberg.com: Investment Tools
Bloomberg – Apr 30, 2008
The gasesare used in a range of processes including steel making food andbeverage manufacturing healthcare and chemicals. With the Mobileplant Linde now has nearly 50 operations and distribution employeesin Alabama. The hydrogen plant was designed and delivered by LindeEngineering based in Tulsa Oklahoma. Linde Engineering producescomplex process plants for a variety of applications includinghydrogen air separation and liquefied natural gas. This hydrogen plant is the fifth Linde has commissioned in as manyyears to serve oil refiners in North America. The other plants arelocated in Lemont Illinois; Lima and Toledo Ohio and Salt Lake CityUtah. Their total output represents approximately 200 million standardcubic feet a day of hydrogen supplied for cleaner fuel production.
£13m water plant officially opened
Belfast Telegraph – Apr 30, 2008
The new works were officially opened by Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) at Whitehouse on the outskirts of Belfast last week. As part of the Belfast Lough North Shore Improvement Programme the existing works has been expanded to a state-of-the-art plant which will serve a population equivalent of 100000. The upgraded works will meet the EC Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive standards and “will benefit the local community well into the 21st century” according to NI Water. Newtownabbey Mayor Nigel Hamilton said: “This upgrade will mean NI Water is putting a cleaner quality water in Belfast Lough and I am delighted with these improvements. Local fisherman are already noticing the difference and it will enhance the environment. ” Speaking at the event Katharine Bryan chief executive of NI Water said: “The opening of this treatment works is yet another example of our dedication to provide the quality of water and sewerage services that people in Northern Ireland deserve… NI Water is 100percent committed to both the environment and our customers. Through these projects we are addressing head-on a legacy of under-investment in our infrastructure. ” Trevor Haslett director of Engineering and Procurement said: “We have been acutely aware of the importance of minimising the impact of construction due to the coastal location of the scheme and its close proximity to residents. “Working with our designers we have striven to find architectural solutions in harmony with the surroundings and offering long-term added benefits for the community. “This project will produce very real and tangible benefits for all of our customers in this area. ” Post a comment Limit: 500 charactersView all comments that have been posted about this article.
Leaf clippings as protein factories
Science News – Apr 30, 2008
The plant cells could makevirtually any kind of protein including antigens for rapid production ofvaccines against new viruses. By injecting harvested plant leaves with the gene for adesired protein scientists can make the plant cells produce the proteinwithout ever genetically engineering the entire plant. Developing a geneticallymodified plant and getting government approval can take years. In this methodDNA inserted into the leaves floats freely in the cytoplasm of the cell whereit is transcribed… The plant cells could makevirtually any kind of protein including antigens for rapid production ofvaccines against new viruses. By injecting harvested plant leaves with the gene for adesired protein scientists can make the plant cells produce the proteinwithout ever genetically engineering the entire plant. Developing a geneticallymodified plant and getting government approval can take years. In this methodDNA inserted into the leaves floats freely in the cytoplasm of the cell whereit is transcribed. The new method also employs a vacuum chamber to infusebatches of leaves all at once improving on previous techniques of injecting agene into the leaves by hand using a syringe ? a painstaking process not easilyscaled up for mass production. Karen McDonald of the University of California Davisdeveloped the technique and reported the results at the World Congress onIndustrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
Huntsman Al-Zamil joint venture breaks ground on new plant
ameinfo.com – Apr 30, 2008
Fahad Al-Zamil President of the Jubail operations of the Al Zamil Group remarked’This project supports the Kingdom’s intention to move further downstream in derivative chemistry. With its strategic locating in Saudi Arabia this new plant will be very well positioned to compete in the growing Asian market for ethyleneamines. ‘Hyundai Engineering Co. Ltd and Hanwha Engineering and Construction Corporation selected by Huntsman and Al-Zamil Group as the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors for the project joined in the ceremonial April 28th groundbreaking activities in Jubail. Ethyleneamines are used by Huntsman customers in a wide variety of end-use applications including fungicides paper resins epoxies chelants and lube oils. Their versatility brings unique performance advantages to many additional end uses… With its strategic locating in Saudi Arabia this new plant will be very well positioned to compete in the growing Asian market for ethyleneamines. ‘Hyundai Engineering Co. Ltd and Hanwha Engineering and Construction Corporation selected by Huntsman and Al-Zamil Group as the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors for the project joined in the ceremonial April 28th groundbreaking activities in Jubail. Ethyleneamines are used by Huntsman customers in a wide variety of end-use applications including fungicides paper resins epoxies chelants and lube oils. Their versatility brings unique performance advantages to many additional end uses.
Bloomberg.com: Investment Tools
Bloomberg – Apr 30, 2008
com Our ref: ASX0838JDL:30. 5:JD 30 April 2008 QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2008 HIGHLIGHTS Smokey Hills Progress Construction of the plant and related infrastructure continued during the period with several major contracts awarded including the civil works to Murray & Roberts the structural mechanical pipework and platework installation to BNBI-EES the water pipeline to BKS Consultants and the tailings dam design and construction to Fraser Alexander. In February the open pit mining contractor Sentula Mining commenced operations on site. The contract for the underground mining has been awarded to Redpath Mining (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd who are scheduled to mobilise to site in June 2008. Diesel Generators Ordered for Smokey Hills In early March Platinum Australia Limited ("PLA") placed the order for five diesel generators with a capacity of 8000 kVA for the Smokey Hills Platinum Mine. The units due for delivery in June 2008 will enable the project to operate the entire mining and processing operations independent of grid power if necessary… Results from the Resource Drilling Program at the Kalahari Platinum Project Results from the ongoing resource drilling program at the Kalahari Project announced during the quarter provided further evidence of wide zones of good grade mineralisation in the Sirius and Vela deposits; and confirmed the continuity of mineralisation at depth in the Orion deposit. In addition the first results from the drilling of the newly discovered Mira Prospect have also identified wide zones of good grade mineralisation. GR Engineering Services Awarded Contract for the Updated Feasibility Study on the Panton Project In February PLA awarded the contract for Lead Engineer for the updating of the Panton Project Feasibility Study to GR Engineering Services. Other contracts awarded include Lower Quartile Solutions Pty Ltd for the mining study and Knight Piesold for the tailings study. OPERATIONS At the Smokey Hills PGM Project in South Africa construction of the plant and related infrastructure continued during the period with several major contracts awarded including the civil works to Murray & Roberts the structural mechanical pipework and platework installation to BNBI-EES the water pipeline to BKS Consultants and the tailings dam design and construction to Fraser Alexander. In February in light of the ongoing problems being experienced by Eskom the state owned power utility the Company took the decision to order 8 MVA of diesel generating capacity. These generators are due to be delivered in June and will be sufficient to allow the mine and plant to operate at full capacity independent of the national grid in the event of disruptions.
Lincoln wastewater plant tops in California
Rocklin and Roseville Today – Apr 30, 2008
The project was planned to efficiently accommodate future growth in Lincoln and to accommodate other western Placer County agencies that might choose to connect in the future. Speaking at the dedication ceremony of the Lincoln treatment facility a representative of the State Water Resources Control Board referred to the City of Lincoln facility as “the model for how wastewater should be treated in California. ” The facility is the first of its design and the first to achieve all of the requirements of the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basin Plan and California Toxics Rule for removal of dissolved metals and other contaminants. ECO:LOGIC operations staff has been awarded the Plant Safety Award by the Sacramento chapter of CWEA for the past three years. The League of California Cities awarded the facility its prestigious Helen Putnam Award for Environmental Excellence in 2005. The award was given in response to the City’s partnership with the development community to design and construct a state-of-the-artfacility. Other awards received by the plant and its operations staff include:American Public Works Association Project of the Year – 2005California Water Environment Association Special Achievement in Operations – 2005California Water Environment Association Engineering Special Achievement – 2004 The City of Lincoln is located in Western Placer County at the intersection of State Routes 65 and 193… Speaking at the dedication ceremony of the Lincoln treatment facility a representative of the State Water Resources Control Board referred to the City of Lincoln facility as “the model for how wastewater should be treated in California. ” The facility is the first of its design and the first to achieve all of the requirements of the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basin Plan and California Toxics Rule for removal of dissolved metals and other contaminants. ECO:LOGIC operations staff has been awarded the Plant Safety Award by the Sacramento chapter of CWEA for the past three years. The League of California Cities awarded the facility its prestigious Helen Putnam Award for Environmental Excellence in 2005. The award was given in response to the City’s partnership with the development community to design and construct a state-of-the-artfacility. Other awards received by the plant and its operations staff include:American Public Works Association Project of the Year – 2005California Water Environment Association Special Achievement in Operations – 2005California Water Environment Association Engineering Special Achievement – 2004 The City of Lincoln is located in Western Placer County at the intersection of State Routes 65 and 193. Lincoln has a population of almost 38000 people.
GOIC sign MoU with MECON Ltd
ameinfo.com – Apr 30, 2008
Pre-feasibility and Feasibility Studies for identified projects etc. MECON LIMITED is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)of Government of India having vast experience in the field of Iron & Steel Non-Ferrous metallurgical plants coal and chemical plants refractory plants power plants general engineering industries Oil & Gas & Petrochemical Industries environmental engineering mining and mineral etc. The company provides services for Market Survey Preparation of Pre-feasibility report detailed project report design engineering and consultancy services including supervision of construction erection and commissioning. Both the organizations i. GOIC & MECON have agreed to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together for providing continuing collaboration opportunities in the Gulf region… MECON LIMITED is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)of Government of India having vast experience in the field of Iron & Steel Non-Ferrous metallurgical plants coal and chemical plants refractory plants power plants general engineering industries Oil & Gas & Petrochemical Industries environmental engineering mining and mineral etc. The company provides services for Market Survey Preparation of Pre-feasibility report detailed project report design engineering and consultancy services including supervision of construction erection and commissioning. Both the organizations i. GOIC & MECON have agreed to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together for providing continuing collaboration opportunities in the Gulf region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) provides broad framework for cooperation between the two organizations that will be mutually beneficial.