Foster Wheeler AG (Nasdaq: FWLT) announced today that a subsidiary of
its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a
contract by Statoil ASA to undertake a feasibility study for the upgrade
of Statoil’s Mongstad Refinery in Norway.
The Foster Wheeler contract value was not disclosed and was included in
the company’s second-quarter 2013 bookings.
Foster Wheeler’s scope includes performing high-level process
simulations to identify the optimum technical solution for the refinery
upgrade, and production of a detailed study report and a total installed
cost estimate. The study is scheduled for completion at the end of 2013.
The refinery upgrade project by Statoil aims to address crude feedstock
flexibility requirements and to increase diesel production, including
the production of ultra-low-sulfur diesel. The upgrade is expected to
include the installation of a new vacuum distillation unit, together
with new diesel hydrotreaters.
“This award strengthens Foster Wheeler’s excellent relationship with
Statoil,” said Umberto della Sala, President and Chief Operating Officer
of Foster Wheeler AG. “We will apply our in-depth refining expertise and
technology know-how to assist Statoil in developing a viable plan for
implementing its refinery upgrade, in line with its objectives.”
Asset Owner Representative, Strategy Manager Lars Thorstholm, Statoil
ASA said, "This is an important project for Statoil to improve the
competitiveness of the Mongstad Refinery. Statoil are looking forward to
benefitting from Foster Wheeler's comprehensive refining and hydrocarbon
process technology expertise."
Foster Wheeler AG is a global engineering and construction company and
power equipment supplier delivering technically advanced, reliable
facilities and equipment. The company employs approximately 13,000
talented professionals with specialized expertise dedicated to serving
its clients through one of its two primary business groups. The
company’s Global Engineering and Construction Group designs and
constructs leading-edge processing facilities for the upstream oil and
gas, LNG and gas-to-liquids, refining, chemicals and petrochemicals,
power, minerals and metals, environmental, pharmaceuticals,
biotechnology and healthcare industries. The company’s Global Power
Group is a world leader in combustion and steam generation technology
that designs, manufactures and erects steam generating and auxiliary
equipment for power stations and industrial facilities and also provides
a wide range of aftermarket services. The company is based in Zug,
Switzerland, and its operational headquarters office is in Reading,
United Kingdom. For more information about Foster Wheeler, please visit
our Web site at www.fwc.com.
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