CB&I

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About CB&I

CB&I, established in 1889, is a global leader in the design and construction of storage facilities, tanks, and terminals. With over 60,000 structures completed in more than 100 countries, the company has a rich history of delivering complex energy infrastructure projects.

Product Lines

The company's product lines encompass a wide range of storage solutions, including:

  • Water Storage: Designing and constructing water storage solutions such as reservoirs and water tanks.
  • Low Temperature and Cryogenic Storage: Specializing in tanks for storing liquefied gases at extremely low temperatures, including LNG and other cryogenic liquids.
  • High Pressure Storage: Manufacturing high-pressure storage vessels for industries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, and industrial gases.
  • Specialty Plate Structures: Constructing tailored industrial components, including wastewater treatment vessels and nuclear containment vessels.
  • Atmospheric Storage: Building ambient storage tanks for liquids and gases in industries such as petrochemicals, water treatment, and food processing.
  • Storage Terminals and Process Facilities: Designing and commissioning process and storage terminals that integrate storage tanks with process equipment, piping systems, instrumentation, and control systems.

Global Operations

CB&I's global operations are structured into three regional divisions:

  • Americas Operations: Serving the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, focusing on high-volume municipal water systems and industrial markets, including LNG and petrochemicals.
  • Union USA and Canada Operations: Catering to projects requiring union labor in the United States and Canada, with strategic locations in cities like Plainfield, Illinois, and Calgary, Alberta.
  • Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Australia Operations: Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with regional offices in Thailand, Seoul, Perth, and Brisbane, and fabrication capabilities in Thailand.

Headquarters and Locations

In August 2024, CB&I relocated its regional and global headquarters to Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, Texas. It occupies approximately 43,000 square feet of Class A office space.

Locations:

  • The Woodlands, TX, USA (Headquarters)

Ownership and Financial Position

In December 2024, a consortium of financial investors led by Mason Capital Management LLC completed an acquisition of CB&I. This positions the company for long-term growth as an independent entity with no funded debt.

Innovation and Collaborations

CB&I's commitment to innovation is evident in its collaborations with industry leaders like Shell, NASA, and GenH2. These partnerships focus on pioneering large-scale storage solutions and novel storage materials.

The company has developed proprietary technologies such as the FreshMix™ technology to improve the odor and taste of potable water.

Workforce and Industry Standing

With a dedicated workforce of over 4,000 employees, CB&I continues to set industry standards in safety, reliability, and performance.

It delivers world-class storage solutions for complex energy infrastructure projects globally.

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