1. CNOOC & Shell Joint Ventures
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CNOOC and Shell have an established joint venture: CNOOC & Shell Petrochemical Company Limited, operating major facilities in Huizhou, Guangdong.
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The Huizhou Phase III Ethylene Expansion Project is active, with recent procurement notices (as of January 2026) covering systems like flare gas recovery, propylene refrigeration compressors.
2. HOWDEN (豪顿) in Propylene Refrigeration
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HOWDEN is a well-known supplier of screw compressors for industrial refrigeration, including propylene-based systems in petrochemical plants.
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Projects referencing HOWDEN propylene compressors include:
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Zhejiang Petrochemical (浙江石化) – HDPE unit using WRV321 model
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Shanghai Petrochemical – multiple HOWDEN screw compressor installations
China HVAC Refrigeration Wins Bid for Shell HOWDEN Screw Compressor Propylene Refrigeration Project
Explanation:
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"China HVAC Refrigeration" retains the original name as it refers to a Chinese enterprise in the HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) sector.
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"Wins Bid" is the standard English phrase for "中标" (successfully securing a project bid).
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"Shell HOWDEN Screw Compressor Propylene Refrigeration Project" accurately translates the project name, where:
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"Shell" is the well-known international energy company (壳牌);
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"HOWDEN" is a global leader in compressor technology (retained as a proper noun);
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"Screw Compressor" is the technical term for "螺杆压缩机";
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"Propylene Refrigeration" refers to the refrigeration system using propylene as the refrigerant (丙烯制冷).
This translation adheres to industry terminology and maintains the clarity of the original announcement.
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