CB&I's scope of technical capabilities spans the full range of oil & gas projects, from onshore and offshore oilfield development; through gathering, separation and transportation; to refining, downstream processing and petrochemicals; and through to storage and distribution.
Our key technology strengths include:
- ethylene and olefins conversion
- petrochemical intermediates and polymers
- natural gas processing and treating, including LNG liquefaction and regasification
- refining processes including alkylation, catalytic conversion, hydroprocessing, delayed coking and residuum upgrading
- sulfur removal and recovery
- hydrogen and synthesis gas production
- specialized heaters and heat exchangers
CB&I has an established reputation as a technology leader in the engineering and construction industry. Many of the company’s innovative technical achievements – such as the floating roof storage tank and the development of 9% nickel steel for cryogenic service – have become industry standards. Customers have come to rely on CB&I to develop cost-effective solutions to some of their most challenging technical problems.
Licensed process technologies.
Lummus Technology, a CB&I company, is one of the most active process technology licensors in the hydrocarbon industry. Lummus Technology’s proprietary refining and petrochemical technologies are designed to afford clients significant capital and operating advantages, and are recognized worldwide for their reliability and integrity. Lummus is committed to ongoing research and development, and has developed a network of partnerships and alliances with universities, major refiners, and chemical and catalyst manufacturers to continually improve its process technologies.