Petrobas to research into LNG, fertilizer plants
Petrobas, Brazil’s state-run oil company has signed a letter of intent to conduct studies over the next six months to determine the possibility of building fertilizer and liquefied natural gas regasification plants in Rio Grande do Sul state. Siemens acquires specialist in plant management
With its takeover of innotec do Brasil based in São Paulo, Brazil, the Siemens Industry Automation Division has extended its leading global position in the field of industrial process engineering software, and at the same time bolstered its presence in one of the world’s key growth markets. Plymouth Tube wins American Metal Market award
Plymouth Tube Company’s precision steel tubing mill has received the 2012 American Metal Market (AMM) award for “Best Welded Tube and Pipe Producer of the Year.” They were presented the award and trophy on 6 February 2012 during the 5th Annual Steel Tube and Pipe Conference hosted by AMM in Houston. U.S. energy secretary says nuclear power plays imp
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu has recently told workers at Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle that nuclear power will continue to be an important part of the energy mix in the United States and around the world. Lincoln Electric elects two new officers
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has appointed Doug Lance and Thomas Matthews as officers of the Company. Lance was named Vice President, Operations, and Matthews was appointed Vice President, R&D. 
TransCanada Corp.'s controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline schedule has been delayed further, with the expected start up date now being pushed back to 2015 instead of its previously anticipated 2014 commencement. 
By: Ashleigh Ryan
Charter International plc, owner of ESAB, has been acquired by Colfax Corporation.