Shale Gas Plays Helping Push E&C Developments

摘要

The engineering and construction arm — E&C for short — of the US energy industry is facing some challenges that include the continuing development of shale gas plays and the increasing costs of mega-projects around the globe. "The E&Cs must respond. We as an industry must recognize and then adapt to the trends," said Patrick Mullen, executive vice president of corporate development at CB&I. Mullen was one of the guest speakers at the annual Rice Global E&C Forum held in Houston.