Foster Wheeler AG (Nasdaq: FWLT) announced today that a subsidiary of its Global Power Group has been awarded a contract by Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd. for the design and supply of one circulating fluidized-bed (CFB) steam generator for the SM200 Phase 1 Coal Fired Power Station for Sarangani Energy Corporation, a joint venture company between Alsons Consolidated Resources, Inc. and Toyota Group.

Foster Wheeler has received a full notice to proceed on this contract. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed and the contract value will be included in the company’s first quarter 2013 bookings. Commercial operation of the new steam generator is scheduled for 2015.

Foster Wheeler will design and supply the 100 MWe (net megawatt electric) CFB steam generator plus auxiliary equipment for the project which is located in the province of Sarangani on Southern Mindanao, Philippines. The CFB steam generator will be designed to burn coal while meeting applicable environmental regulatory requirements.

“We appreciate the opportunity to showcase our fuel-flexible and environmentally friendly CFB which will provide power to the local residents in the Philippines,” said Gary Nedelka, Chief Executive Officer of Foster Wheeler’s Global Power Group. “Foster Wheeler’s CFB technology is an important part of the solution to meet energy needs while addressing environmental concerns.”

Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries, has successfully completed the first phase of a main automation contractor project at the new Yaysky oil refinery in Kemerovo, a city in Russia’s Kuzbass region.

Under the terms of the multimillion dollar agreement, Invensys, as the main automation provider, has supplied complete control and safety solutions, including field instrumentation, process analytics and valves. Included in the project are the company’s Foxboro® distributed control system, Triconex® emergency shutdown systems and Foxboro measurement and instrumentation solutions, as well as new Foxboro visualization and configuration tools. The company will also provide comprehensive installation, engineering, development, support and on-site training services. During the execution of the project Invensys played a key role in the selection of suppliers and contractors, managing the supply chain and improving the efficiency and transparency of pricing to optimize the total cost of ownership of the project.

NefteKhimService JSC, a Russian company and investor in the Yaysky project, selected Invensys as the MAC after an open-vendor bid in 2009.

“We were looking for an experienced partner, someone who could help us reduce risks, lower costs, accelerate startup and drive profitable performance sooner, and we believe Invensys can deliver,” said Alexey Medvedev, IT director of NefteKhimService JSC. “Invensys were our partner throughout every stage of the project, showing great competence and responsibility as the general contractor for the applied technical solutions, as well as managing all the work within the project. Their real-time control, safety and instrumentation solutions will help us meet the strong, growing demand for gasoline and diesel fuel in the Kuzbass region without compromising our commitment to safety, quality and sustainability.”

Joseph Sousa has been appointed president of Rockwell Automation’s Latin America Region.  Joe brings a strong sales execution mindset to the region along with the ability to build on the success we’ve had over the past decade" .Sousa, most recently vice president sales, Latin America, will report to John McDermott, senior vice president, Global Sales and Marketing. He will be responsible for the company’s growth and performance strategy and growing market share in this important region.

"Joe brings a strong sales execution mindset to the region along with the ability to build on the success we’ve had over the past decade," said McDermott. Sousa joined Rockwell Automation in 1988 and has held a variety of roles of increasing responsibility in the company’s Global Sales and Marketing organization.

Tom O’Reilly has been appointed president of Rockwell Automation’s Asia Pacific Region. O’Reilly, most recently managing director, Greater China, will report to John McDermott, senior vice president, Global Sales and Marketing. He will be responsible for the company’s growth and performance strategy and growing market share in this important region.

“Tom’s extensive experience in the Asia-Pacific Region makes him the ideal candidate for this important leadership role,” said McDermott. O’Reilly has 28 years of service with Rockwell Automation and 16 very successful years in sales and country leadership roles in Japan, Korea and China.

GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the launch of its online store dedicated to the company’s high performance control solutions. This new resource is designed for intuitive navigation to make it easy for customers to discover GE control solutions and purchase online or from their local GE Intelligent Platforms distributor. The online store enables customers to make those purchases anytime, anywhere in the world.

The first release of the store is focused on the company’s latest breakthrough solutions, the PACSystems RXi Controller, the RXi Industrial PC and RSTi I/O systems. Approximately 180 products are available now on the store site, with GE Intelligent Platforms’ portfolio of automation products available by summer. The GE Intelligent Platforms store helps the Control Engineer discover and build their system with assistance from various tools. The “Build Your Product” feature guides the engineer through the process of laying out the optimal high performance control system for their project.

“In today’s connected world, companies are buying differently,” said Bernie Anger, General Manager of GE Intelligent Platforms’ Control & Communications Systems division. “Their digital workforce, people we like to call ‘digital natives,’ are relying on the web to research products and, ultimately make purchase decisions, much like they do in their personal lives. This online store allows them to buy control solutions in the way they want to, and need to – on the web.”

For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com.