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Published 25 Jun 2025
Project Spotlight – Heat Tracing Solutions for LNG Facilities The Tangguh LNG Expansion Project in Papua, Indonesia, is a significant development aimed at increasing LNG production capacity. The CSTS consortium—comprising Chiyoda, Saipem, Tripatra, and SAE—was awarded the EPC contract for this large-scale project. Project: Tangguh LNG Expansion Project Natural...
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Published 18 Jun 2025
Project Spotlight – Heat Tracing for LNG Terminals Project: SLNG Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal Location: Papua, Indonesia Scope of Supply: Engineering & Design Heat Tracing Materials Control Panels Cable Trays Installation & Supervision Testing & Commissioning Project Highlights: 30 km of Trace Heaters installed for frost heave protection of...
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Published 13 Jun 2025
Project Spotlight – Electric Heat Tracing: Detal Chemical Plant The Puente Mayorga plant in Spain is one of the largest LAB production facilities worldwide. It uses UOP’s HF technology based on alkylation with hydrofluoric acid, and we produce normal paraffins, linear alkylbenzene (LAB), heavy alkylate (HAB), and sulfonic acid...
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Published 13 Jun 2025
Thorne & Derrick Celebrates Local to Global over 40 Years Thorne & Derrick International, a leading distributor of power systems, hazardous area equipment, and process heating solutions, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. Established in 1985 by Victor Thorne and Brian Derrick, the business started trading...
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Published 13 Jun 2025
Project Spotlight – Biodiesel Heat Tracing in Spain As the global energy industry pivots toward sustainable solutions, trace heating continues to play a vital role in supporting the infrastructure required for cleaner fuels like biodiesel. The focus on the project was to ensure the reliable and energy-efficient transport of...
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