ITB gets Bechtel grant

ITB gets Bechtel grant

JAKARTA (JP): Bechtel, one of the world's leading engineering
and construction companies, delivered a US$10,000 grant to the
Technology Institute of Bandung (ITB) Saturday to upgrade the
institute's research and student facilities.

The company said in a statement that the country manager of
Bechtel Indonesia also signed a memorandum of understanding with
ITB's rector Lilik Hendradjaya to promote the exchange of
technology and knowledge between Bechtel and ITB.

Erskine also announced on the same occasion the establishment
of the Bechtel Foundation to promote science, mathematics and
engineering education in Indonesia. The foundation will provide
grants for that purpose.

Bechtel, which has been active in Indonesia for 46 years, is
involved in a number of projects, including the development of
the liquefied natural gas plants in Arun, Aceh, and Badak, East
Kalimantan. (jsk)