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MEGlobal awards contract for new facility to Jacobs

24 Nov '16
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MEGlobal, a manufacturer of monoethylene glycol (MEG) has awarded a contract to Jacobs Engineering Group to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for a new monoethylene glycol (MEG) manufacturing facility near Freeport, Texas. This award follows Jacobs' successful delivery of the facility's front end engineering package.

“Our global MEG and local chemical project experience combined with our thorough understanding of the engineering package will contribute significant value and an efficient, high-quality approach to this important project,” Jacobs senior vice president, petroleum and chemicals, Manuel Junco said.

“Jacobs' chemical industry expertise and proven track record were key factors in the selection process,” Ramesh Ramachandran, president at MEGlobal International FZE also said. “The completion of this complex project will help MEGlobal establish a U.S. Gulf Coast presence and expand its position in the MEG market.”

Jacobs is a provider of full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for industrial, commercial and government organisations globally and employs 50,000 people in more than 30 countries around the world. (AR)

ALCHEMPro News Desk – India

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