RO/UF/MF WORLD MARKET UPDATE HEADLINES
July 2014
INDUSTRY NEWS
Dow signs Fluor to Build New Saudi Desalination component Factory
Sixteen Skid Mounted Mobil Water Treatment Systems for the Nuclear Energy
Industry
64 Govt. Schools to get RO Plants
Desalination Boom in California could help it Deal with Exceptional Drought
PRODUCT NEWS
Dow Water expands Filmtec Reverse Osmosis (RO) Range
Technology turns Manure into Clean Water
NEW PLANT CONSTRUCTION NEWS
Tarpon Water Plant on Budget, but Slightly off Schedule
Grenada builds New Solar Energy Plant
Turner Oil Detector set for Carlsbad Giant Desalination Plant
TECHNOLOGY/NEW PRODUCT NEWS
Forward Osmosis is not Energy Efficient, says MIT Study
RO Antiscalant Success in the U.S.
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GDP UPDATE HEADLINES - JULY 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AMERICAS
United States
Brazil
Peru
ASIA
China
Japan
South Korea
EUROPE / AFRICA / MIDDLE EAST
Germany
Romania
Spain
AMERICAS
United States
The latest data shows the U.S. economy contracted significantly more than
previously estimated in the first quarter of this year.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its third and final estimate of real
gross domestic product for the first three months of 2014. The release showed
output in the U.S. declining at an annual rate of 2.9%. This is relative to
fourth quarter 2013, when real GDP grew 2.6%.
The final number is also down from BEAs negative 1% second estimate released
last month and even more sharply from its first estimate that showed GDP growing
0.1%. While this makes Q1 the economys worst since Q1 2009, the heart of the
recession, economists were anticipating the further downward revision.
The bad weather in much of the U.S. in early 2014 was a significant drag on the
economy, disrupting production, construction, and shipments, and deterring home
and auto sales, wrote PNC Senior Economist Gus Faucher in a note out prior to
the release. But data show growth rebounding in the second quarter, with
improvements in home and auto sales and residential construction.
The major stock indices slipped into the red as the opening bell approached but
quickly returned to positive territory. This seems to indicate that investors
were also writing off the contraction as temporary.
In an interview following the release Stephen Auth, Chief Investment Officer at
Federated Investors, called the revision pretty incredible but says that
underlying trends have shown improvement that has simply been masked by the
weather. He expects second quarter GDP growth to come in north of 4% and
continual market gains.
The revision, BEA explained in a release, was largely due to a smaller than
previously estimated increase in personal consumption and larger than previously
estimated decline in exports. The 2.9% decrease in real GDP reflected the
negative contribution from exports as well as declines in private inventory
investment, both residential and nonresidential, fixed investment and lower
local government spending. The rate was also negatively impacted by an increase
in imports but partially offset by an increase in federal government spending
(the first in a year and a half) and in personal consumption. (The remaining
text is not included in this sample.)
ASIA
China
1) HSBC raised its 2014 GDP forecast from 7.4% to 7.5%, surprised by the strong
recovery especially in June. Monthly fixed asset investment and industrial
production grew by 17.9% and 9.2% respectively, compared with 16.9% and 8.8% in
May.
The strong recovery was largely driven by government policies. State-owned bank
lending picked up strongly; fiscal spending grew by almost 25% in both May and
June, up from an average of 8% from January through April. HSBC believes Chinas
GDP growth could exceed its 7.5% forecast if more easing comes over the next few
months. Policies, particularly fiscal policy, will likely be more supportive in
2H as it is traditionally the spending season, wrote HSBC economists Qu Hongbin
and Julia Wang.
Chinas property sector continues to be the main downside risk, says HSBC, but
our baseline case remains that policymakers can offset the negative impact
given that they have a broad range of policy tools at their disposal.
In June, property prices in 55 out of 70 cities surveyed fell, up from 35 cities
in May and just 8 in April. Local governments have been taking steps to prop up
real estate markets, using measures such as abolishing local resident purchase
requirements. (The remaining text is not included in this sample.)
EUROPE / AFRICA / MIDDLE EAST
Germany
German gross domestic product stalled in the second quarter as geopolitical
concerns weighed on industrial output and construction weakened after a
weather-induced boom in the first three months of the year, the Bundesbank said.
The warning, contained in the central bank's monthly bulletin, is an indication
that the euro zone will struggle to improve on the first quarter's meager growth
rate.
Germany accounts for about 30% of the bloc's GDP. During the first quarter, euro
zone GDP expanded just 0.8% at an annualized rate, or 0.2% on a quarterly basis,
despite annualized growth of 3.3% in Germany. Excluding Europe's largest
economy, the euro zone economy will have contracted slightly in the first
quarter.
"Considering that the service sector is likely continued to expand, the real,
adjusted gross domestic product (in Germany) was likely unchanged from the first
quarter," the Bundesbank said. "Geopolitical tensions are reflected not only in
weaker future indicator surveys, but also in ebbing demand for interim goods."
(The remaining text is not included in this sample.)
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OIL&GAS SALES LEADS HEADLINES
August 1, 2014
(Listed by most current date.)
India Approves Refining Complex in Barmer (Article Dated: 8/1/2014)
Angarsk Petrochemical Company Launches Euro 5 Fuel (Article Dated: 8/1/2014)
Praxair Signs Long-term Supply Agreement and Builds Presence in China
Petrochemical Park (Article Dated: 8/1/2014)
CB&I Wins Contract for Oman MTBE Unit (Article Dated: 8/1/2014)
Petrochemical Expansion to Drive Growth of Reliance for Next Few Years (Article
Dated: 7/31/2014)
Iran to Allocate $2 Bln to Petchem Projects (Article Dated: 7/31/2014)
China Broadens Energy Options with Efficiency Drive (Article Dated: 7/31/2014)
Tesoro Plans to Boost Xylene Recovery at U.S. West Coast (Article Dated:
7/31/2014)
Egypts Petroleum Ministry Proposes Petrochemical Projects worth $540 Mln to UAE
(Article Dated: 7/31/2014)
Petrochemical Facility to Open in Irans Mazandaran Province (Article Dated:
7/31/2014)
CB&I Announces $50 Mln Award in Oman for Heaters and Steam Reformer (Article
Dated: 7/31/2014)Sadara Lets Contract for Jubail Petrochemical Complex to Rolta
India (Article Dated: 7/31/2014)
Ineos Secures Loan Guarantee for Grangemouth Upgrade (Article Dated: 7/30/2014)
U.S. Specialty Chemicals Leader Renews Plant Services Contract with CB&I
(Article Dated: 7/30/2014)
Construction of China MDI Plant Breaks Ground (Article Dated: 7/30/2014)
Argus says U.S. to Become Net Propylene Exporter by 2017 (Article Dated:
7/30/2014)
Saudi's Ma'aden Signs $5 Bln Financing for Phosphate Scheme (Article Dated:
7/30/2014)
Chinese Firm,Shandong Yuhuang Chemical Makes $1.85 Bln Capital Investment in
Louisiana Methanol Plant (Article Dated: 7/30/2014)
Asian Petrochemicals (Article Dated: 7/30/2014)
Ineos Buys Out BASF for Full Control of Styrolution JV (Article Dated:
7/30/2014)
Japan's Showa Denko Halts Naphtha Cracker after Compressor Problem (Article
Dated: 7/29/2014)
German Chemical Industry Confirms Outlook for Growth (Article Dated: 7/29/2014)
Mexichem to Operate $650 Mln Cogeneration Plant for Pemex (Article Dated:
7/29/2014)
Plastics Producer SABIC Agrees to Reduce Harmful Air Pollution (Article Dated:
7/29/2014)
SABIC, SK Global Chemical Enter $595 Mln JV to Manufacture High-performance
Polyethylene Products (Article Dated: 7/29/2014)
INEOS Innovene S Process Selected for New Petrochemical Complex in Turkmenistan
(Article Dated: 7/28/2014)
Univar Breaks Ground on New Oil and Gas Facility in Elmendorf, TX (Article
Dated: 7/28/2014)
UOP Technology Selected for Propylene in Southeast Asia (Article Dated:
7/28/2014)
Ineos-Sasol JV Decides to Build Texas HDPE Plant (Article Dated: 7/28/2014)
Koch Industries Rides U.S. Shale Boom with $2.1 Bln PetroLogistics Buy (Article
Dated: 7/28/2014)
Dow Chemical Sees Competitive Disadvantage for European Rivals Due to Shale Gas
Extraction (Article Dated: 7/28/2014)
Turkmenistan to Invest $10 Bln in Kiyanly Petrochemicals Project (Article Dated:
7/28/2014)
BASF and Yara to Build Ammonia Plant in Freeport, TX (Article Dated: 7/25/2014)
RDIF to Invest $700 Mn in Ust-Luga Terminal (Article Dated: 7/25/2014)
Persian Gulf Petrochem Company Offers to Build NGL Plants (Article Dated:
7/25/2014)
SABIC and Koreas SK Global Sign $595 Mln JV Agreement (Article Dated:
7/25/2014)
Jacobs Wins Engineering Package from Borealis on Belgium Chemical Sites (Article
Dated: 7/25/2014)
SABIC Plans Crude-to-chemicals Facility in Saudi Arabia (Article Dated:
7/24/2014)
Bechtel Completes Installation of Modules for LNG Train at Curtis Island GLNG
Facility (Article Dated: 7/21/2014)
China Huaneng's Changji SNG Plant One of Many More Approvals in 2013 (Project
Dated: 7/18/2014)
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NORTH AMERICAN MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS UPDATE HEADLINES
July 2014
ALABAMA
Pell City Requesting bids for Wastewater Project
ARKANSAS
Jacksonville Wastewater Utility requesting Bids for Clarifier Repairs
CALIFORNIA
Santa Clarita needs New WWTP
5 counties Requesting Bids for Water/Wastewater Projects
MWH selected by Anaheim Water for Water Recycling Facility
$13.5 Million Maryville Sewer Pipeline nearly set for Bids
Barstow to review Wastewater Plant
$1.5 Billion for EBMUD Upgrade/Repair
Mcfarland requesting Bids for Headworks Upgrade
Yucca Valley moving forward with Wastewater Project
Fresno considering Recycled Water Project
Dixon planning Wastewater Improvements
COLORADO
Longmont Requesting Bids for Water/Wastewater Project
Fort Morgan WWTP needs Repairs/New Equipment
CONNECTICUT
$43 Million for Manchester WWTP Reconstruction
Southington moves forward with WWTP Improvements
Bristol requesting Bids for Wet Well Pump
$25 Million for Killingly WWTP Project
DELAWARE
Federal Funds Aid Kent County Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
Rehoboth Beach at Standstill over Wastewater Project
$7.5 Million Grant for Kent County Wastewater Treatment Plant
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
$470 Million Biosolids Project almost Complete
FLORIDA
MWH was Constructor for Cape Coral Water/Wastewater Expansion Projects
Clewiston needs New Lift Station
GEORGIA
Buford Requesting Bids for WWTP Inspection
IDAHO
$20 Million for Pocatello WWTP Upgrade
$36 Million for Jerome WWTP Upgrade
ILLINOIS
Sycamore OKs Contract for Phase 2 Wastewater Upgrades
Canton awards Wastewater Plant Work Bid
Moline requesting Bids for WWTP Improvement Project
$40.5 Million for Joliet Wastewater Project
INDIANA
West Lafayette Requesting Bids for WWTP Project
$2.6 Million for Valparaiso WWTP Project
Clarksville moves forward with WWTP Project
IOWA
Ottumwa SCADA System needs Replacement
KANSAS
Salina requesting Bids for Biosolids Removal
KENTUCKY
New Wastewater Tanks for Lexington
MAINE
Cities receive Funding for 7 Wastewater Projects
MARYLAND
Baltimore requesting Bids for WWTP Project
Maryville Requesting Bids for $13.5 Million Sewer Pipeline
MASSACHUSETTS
Brockton seeks Okay to Boost Wastewater Treatment
Hamilton considering Wastewater Treatment Plant
MICHIGAN
Hancock Requesting Bids for WWTP Improvements
Hartford Requesting Bids for Wastewater Plant Improvements
Grand Rapids Requesting Bids for Wastewater System Improvements
MISSISSIPPI
Bay Springs requesting Bids for Wastewater Improvements
MISSOURI
Joplin Wastewater Treatment System Upgrades
Carthage to Upgrade WWTP
Dudley receives Funds to Improve Wastewater System
MONTANA
Butte WWTP Project Bids too High
Glendive to save $6.7 Million on Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
NEBRASKA
Beatrice, BPW discuss Wastewater Treatment Upgrades
Douglas County requesting Bids for WWTP Project
NEVADA
North Valley WWTP requesting Bids for Facility Plan
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Exeter studying Wastewater Options
NEW MEXICO
Las Cruces requesting Bids for Wastewater Maintenance and Repair
NEW YORK
Nassau County Sewer System to be manager by United Water
$2.1 Million for Westfield WWTP Project
Nassau County Partners with United Water for Wastewater Treatment
Lake George WWTP exceeds Nitrate Discharge Level
NORTH CAROLINA
$150 Million for Albemarle Water/Wastewater Projects
OHIO
Ottawa requesting Re-bids for Lift Station
Massillon WWTP to get $24 Million Upgrade
Delaware County planning Wastewater Treatment Plant
Highland County to Upgrade WWTP
OKLAHOMA
Tulsa requesting Bids for WWTP Improvements
$18.5 Million for Improvements at Shawnee WWTP
Federal Money for Oklahoma Water Infrastructure
OREGON
Roseburg requesting Bids for Wastewater Project
PENNSYLVANIA
Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority to make WWTP Improvements
Earl Township WWTP Upgrade awaiting Permit
Uniontown seeking Public Input on Wastewater Problems
Scott Sewer Authority to explore Alternate Odor Control Solutions
SOUTH CAROLINA
Estill Requesting Bids for WWTP Pump Station Re-bid
St. Matthews Requesting Bids for WWTP Project
Kingston and Santee to receive USDA Grants for Wastewater Projects
TENNESSEE
Newport Requesting Bids for Biosolids Drying System Replacement
Monterey has Consent Order to fix Sewer System
Bids too High for Pegram WWTP Project
Newport Requesting Bids for Wastewater Project
Oliver Springs ordered to Upgrade WWTP
TEXAS
Galveston County WWTP Update
Greenville moves to Prevent Sewage Flow into Sabine Watershed
Henderson Requesting Bids for WWTP Improvements
$69.4 Million for Temple WWTP Upgrades
GTUA approves Sale of $1.78 Million Bond for Sherman Wastewater Projects
Beaumont requesting Bids for WWTP Filter and Media Replacement
Fort Wayne discusses Wastewater Plan
Beaumont WWTP needs New Clarifier
Waco receives $600,000 for Wastewater Project
UTAH
Spanish Fork requesting Bids for SCADA System
VIRGINIA
Doswell Requesting Bids for WWTP Project
WWTP Project for Claypool Hill and Wardell Begins
WASHINGTON
Wapato Requesting Bids for WWTP Improvement Project
Coulee Dam WWTP needs New Clarifier
Burlington requesting Bids for WWTP Laboratory Upgrade
Grangers $3.4 Million Wastewater Plant Project to Begin
WEST VIRGINIA
Burlington requesting Bids for WWTP Laboratory Upgrade
Grangers $3.4 Million Wastewater Plant Project to Begin
Parkersburg Requesting Bids for WWTP Expansion
$27.6 Million for Ronceverte Wastewater Project
WISCONSIN
Wastewater Fix delayed in Phillips
CANADA
$21.6 Million for Welland Water Plant Upgrade
New Brunswick Communities to improve Wastewater Treatment Plants
South Bruce Peninsula requesting New Water Provider
RECENT CHEMICAL BID REPORTS
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WORLD POWER GENERATION PROJECT HEADLINES
This includes only projects where there was an update during the month. There
are thousands of projects in the database.
Revision Date: July 1, 2014
Project Title First Entry Date Location Startup date
Bin Qasim power plant 7/1/2014 Pakistan 2018
Jaworzno power plant-Tauron 7/1/2013 Poland 2019
Thar II power plant-Karachi Electric Supply/Sindh Engro Coal Mining 5/1/2013
Pakistan 2019
Mariveles expansion-GN Power 3/1/2013 Philippines 2018
CHP5 Ulaanbaatar CFB power plant 7/1/2012 Mongolia 2018
Nam Dinh 1 CFB power plant--Vinacomin 1/1/2010 Vietnam 2020
Yamunanagar (Panipat) supercritical addition-Haryana Power Generation 11/1/2009
India Unknown
Barakah 1-4 nuclear power plant 6/1/2009 United Arab Emirates 2020
Masinloc 2-AES Philippines 9/1/2007 Philippines 2018
Chhattisgarh (Lara) 1,2 ultra mega power project-NTPC 1/1/2005 India 2016
Holcomb (Garden City)(Sand Sage)supercritical power plant-Sunflower Electric
11/1/2001 KS Unknown
Pagbilao 3 CFB expansion-Aboitiz Power and TeaM Energy Philippines
11/1/2000 Philippines 2017
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Nuclear Power Generation includes both market forecasts and project data. World
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