Amec Foster Wheeler Limited is a private limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom in 1982. It originated as AMEC, formed by the merger of Leonard Fairclough & Son and the William Press Group, and grew through subsequent acquisitions to become a significant player in engineering and construction.
In 2014, AMEC merged with Foster Wheeler AG, rebranding as Amec Foster Wheeler, which expanded its capabilities in project delivery for the oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, mining, and infrastructure industries. The company provided a full range of services including consultancy, engineering design, procurement, construction management, operations, and maintenance across the asset lifecycle.
With a global footprint spanning more than 50 countries and a workforce of around 35,000 to 40,000 at its peak, Amec Foster Wheeler was headquartered in London and listed on major stock exchanges prior to its acquisition.
In October 2017, it was acquired by the Aberdeen-based Wood Group in a deal valued at approximately £2.2 billion, integrating its operations into what is now Wood plc. As a wholly-owned subsidiary, it continues to contribute to the group's engineering and technical services portfolio, particularly supporting clients in the chemical and energy sectors worldwide.
Also known as AMEC, Foster Wheeler, and Amec Foster Wheeler plc.
chemXplore tracks 6 projects involving AMEC Foster Wheeler, of which one is active.
AMEC Foster Wheeler's role on them: EPC, EPCI, and Pre-FEED / FEL study.
1 new construction.
Contractors and licensors are recorded on this project For subscribers
Targeting: Butane (1), MTBE (1), Methanol (1)
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Inspection finds 74% completion of a 200,000 t/yr MTBE plant at Arzew; construction due end‑2025, progressive production from May 2026; new reforming unit to boost gasoline output.
MTBE complex 67% complete with year‑end commissioning target and 200,000 tpa; LNG heat‑exchanger replacements, seawater pump rehab, LDAR methane detection and LPG loading arm upgrades.
Financing will fund Campana refinery upgrade to produce ultra‑low sulfur diesel, cut sulfur emissions and reduce Argentina’s fuel imports.
New MTBE unit will produce 200,000 t/yr at Arzew refinery to supply regional refineries with a high‑octane, lower‑emission gasoline additive.
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