CB&I obtains alkylation technology contract from Pertamina
Tuesday, July 26 2016 - 12:54 AM WIB
NYSE-listed CB&I announced Monday it has been awarded the license and engineering design of a grassroots alkylation unit by Indonesia?s state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina.
The company said in a statement that the unit will use CB&I's CDAlky? advanced sulfuric acid alkylation technology and Haldor Topsoe's WSA (Wet gas Sulfuric Acid) technology as part of the upgrade of Pertamina's Refinery Unit V in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan.
CDAlky is an environmentally-friendly alternative process to obtain high-octane, premium gasoline. Because the improved process eliminates the need for human contact with sulfuric acid, it reduces overall maintenance, chemical cost and environmental impact for refineries.
"CB&I is pleased to have been selected as the alkylation technology licensor for the project," said Daniel McCarthy, President of CB&I's Technology operating group. "We have previously licensed technologies to Pertamina, and we look forward to our continued partnership with them."
CB&I is a leading provider of technology and infrastructure for the energy industry. With over 125 years of experience and the expertise of more than 40,000 employees, CB&I provides reliable solutions to its customers around the world.
Editing by Reiner Simanjuntak