PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The local state-owned YACIMIENTOS PETROLIFEROS FISCALES (YPF) is currently gearing-up to build its Projecto Methanol project. In so doing, YPF recently awarded a construction contract to an Argentinean/German joint venture. The partners in the planned undertaking include TECHINT of Argentina and Germany-based LURGI AG.
According to the terms of the award, the partnership will be responsible for building a plant with an installed production capacity of 450,000 tons per year. Operating plans call for making use of natural gas coming from