CB&I's process technology sector is a preeminent provider of proprietary technologies that are critical in processing natural gas, manufacturing petrochemicals, and converting crude oil into consumer products, such as gasoline and diesel. Lummus Technology has more than 1,500 patents and patent applications, and an unparalleled network of alliances, including 2 highly successful joint ventures: Chevron Lummus Global and CDTECH, a partnership with CR&L, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc.
Ethylene Furnace Lummus Technology is a world leader in ethylene technology. Our proprietary ethylene process is the most widely applied process for the production of polymer-grade ethylene and propylene. Clients have selected our technology for over 200 projects globally, more than any competing technology licensor, accounting for about 40% of worldwide ethylene capacity.
This image shows the inside of an ethylene cracking furnace featuring new integral burners. This design increases the capacity and run-length of the furnace that converts the hydrocarbon feed into high value products.