Project News
Tecnimont secures refinery rehabilitation study in Trinidad
MAIRE announces that Tecnimont( Integrated E & C Solutions business unit), through its subsidiary Tecnimont Services, has been awarded a rehabilitation study contract worth USD 50M for the upgrading of the Guaracara Refinery Complex, located in Point a Pierre, Trinidad and Tobago. The scope of work includes a comprehensive technical and integrity assessment of the Guaracara complex’ s units and equipment, together with the development of a rehabilitation study( Phase 1 and 2) of the refinery, which has a capacity of approximately 150,000 barrels per day. The assessment will identify the areas requiring upgrading or refurbishment and evaluate the adequacy of existing technologies against the asset’ s long-term operational and performance objectives. The scope additionally encompasses an evaluation of the complex’ s energy efficiency and environmental performance, as well as the engineering of advanced water intake and cooling systems, all designed in accordance with the most stringent international standards. On the basis of this analysis, Tecnimont Services will deliver preliminary CAPEX and OPEX estimates to support the refurbishment and restart of the refinery. Phases 1 and 2 are expected to be completed by early 2027, with the scope then expected to extend to a FEED and subsequent EPC up to Operations & Maintenance activities for the full rehabilitation of the complex.
Vertiv to expand Ohio manufacturing
Vertiv( VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced an investment of ~ USD 50M to expand its manufacturing presence in Ironton, Ohio, and its headquarters campus in Westerville, Ohio. The projects are expected to create hundreds of new jobs through 2029 and strengthen Vertiv’ s ability to support growing customer demand for AI, high-density computing, and other critical digital infrastructure applications. The Ironton expansion, which is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2027, is planned to increase production capacity for Vertiv liquid cooling and chilled water systems used in advanced thermal management applications. With the expansion, total capacity at the facility is expected to increase by ~ 45 % for these systems, helping Vertiv expand regional production, improve responsiveness to customer demand, and shorten supply chains.
As AI adoption accelerates and compute densities continue to rise, customers are requiring more advanced thermal management solutions to support next-generation GPU clusters, large-scale model training, and other high-performance workloads. Vertiv’ s investment is designed to expand the manufacturing, engineering, sales, services, and logistics capabilities needed to help customers deploy and scale this infrastructure more efficiently. Vertiv delivers end-to-end infrastructure, from grid to chip and chip to heat reuse, where power, cooling, IT, and services operate in unison and are built for multiple compute generations ahead.
Exergy3 commissions low-carbon heat at Distillery
Exergy3, a clean heat technology company, has announced the commissioning of a first-of-akind decarbonised heat project at Annandale Distillery near Dumfries in Scotland, developed in partnership with Annandale Distillery and Cochran Ltd, with support from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The project delivers hightemperature industrial heat of up to 1,200 ° C using low- and zero-carbon electricity, marking a significant step in decarbonising industrial heat, which accounts for around 18 % of global CO 2 emissions. The system is based on Exergy3’ s modular thermal energy storage technology, which converts renewable electricity into stored thermal energy and discharges hot air between 50 ° C and 1,200 ° C for industrial use. At Annandale Distillery, the system produces hot air at up to 530 ° C, which is converted into green steam by a Cochran boiler for use in whisky production. The installation forms part of the distillery’ s broader 12-step decarbonisation strategy, which includes on-site bottling and maturation, electrification of transport, and waste reuse initiatives. The system is compact, scalable, and designed for rapid deployment, with high energy density, up to 96 % efficiency, and minimal thermal losses. It also utilises surplus wind power that would otherwise be curtailed, helping reduce grid balancing costs and improving renewable energy utilisation. Exergy3 and its partners aim to demonstrate a commercially viable pathway for replacing fossil-fuel-based industrial heat, with applications across multiple sectors including food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cement, while significantly reducing lifecycle carbon emissions.
Linde Engineering selected for NH3 Clean Energy project
NH3 Clean Energy Ltd. has selected Linde Engineering to deliver the Front End Engineering and Design( FEED) for its proposed WAH2 clean ammonia project in Western Australia. The appointment marks a key development milestone as the |
company advances plans to supply low-emissions ammonia to major Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan and South Korea, as well as emerging demand for decarbonized marine fuels such as ammonia-based bunker fuel. |
During the FEED phase, NH3 Clean Energy and Linde Engineering will collaborate to mature engineering, procurement, and construction( EPC) plans for the project, subject to securing a suitable construction partner. The study will also evaluate a range of potential execution frameworks, including EPC, Build- Own-Operate( BOO), and Operations and Maintenance( O & M) models. These options are intended to inform NH3’ s long-term delivery strategy and optimize capital efficiency, execution risk, and operational performance. Under BOO or O & M structures, third-party partners could finance, construct, and operate portions of the facility, while NH3 retains ownership of |
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ammonia production and commercial responsibilities. This approach may reduce upfront capital requirements and construction exposure while leveraging established operating expertise. The WAH2 project is positioned as NH3’ s flagship development supporting Asia’ s energy transition and growing demand for lowcarbon ammonia. The company has highlighted strong engagement with potential customers and continued progress on approvals and financing pathways. The selection of Linde Engineering reflects its experience in ammonia and hydrogen infrastructure and its global track record in industrial gas plant design and delivery. |
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