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(Reuters) -- Bechtel Corporation and
Linde AG announced today they will work together to expand and build ethylene
cracker plants in North America. The combination of Bechtel’s unmatched
engineering, procurement, and direct-hire construction (EPC) capabilities and
Linde’s proven ethylene technology provides customers a complete EPC/Technology
provider.
The alliance builds on the companies’ previous work together at the
Borouge petrochemicals complex in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Together, they
performed engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up for the ethylene
plant, off-site facilities, and utilities at the complex, which was successfully
completed on schedule in February 2002.
“With the growth in shale gas production in North America, ethylene
producers are planning new grass-roots projects and major expansions, and they
need a world-class team to deliver them. The agreement between Bechtel and Linde
creates that team,” said Jack Futcher, president of Bechtel’s Oil, Gas &
Chemicals unit. “Linde’s record of success makes the company a strong partner
for Bechtel. We are thrilled to be working with them again.”
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