Foster Wheeler AG (Nasdaq:FWLT) announced today that a subsidiary of its
Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded an
engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract by ExxonMobil
Petroleum & Chemical BVBA (“Esso”) for the Antwerp Northwest Europe
Resid Upgrade Project – Revamp and Offsites facilities at the Esso
Antwerp Refinery at Antwerp, Belgium.
Foster Wheeler's contract value was not disclosed. A small initial
release of work was included in the company’s first-quarter 2014
bookings. The full release of work was included in the company's
second-quarter 2014 bookings.
“After the successful completion by Foster Wheeler of the front-end
engineering design for this project and for the new delayed coking unit
that will be built at the same facility, we are very pleased to have won
this significant EPC contract for this challenging project,” said
Roberto Penno, Chief Executive Officer, Foster Wheeler Global
Engineering & Construction Group. “We look forward to providing
ExxonMobil with our best experience and expertise, and adding another
safe and successful project to our long track record with ExxonMobil.”
Foster Wheeler’s scope of work is expected to be completed in December
2016.
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 website at www.fwc.com.
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