Gas Processing/LNG
Linde to supply gases for Sadara Chemical venture
The Linde Group signed a contract with Sadara Chemical in which Linde will supply Sadara with carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2) and ammonia (NH3) at a chemical complex in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The on-site gases supply contract includes a HyCO facility for the production of CO and H2 plus an ammonia plant.
India seeks more crude, LNG from Qatar to boost energy security
India will look to increase imports of crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas from Qatar in the coming years, Oil Minister Jaipal Reddy said Monday. Reddy told reporters India was yet to decide on the quantum of additional crude and LNG imports.
Alternate feedstock options for petrochemicals: A roadmap
New hydrocarbons will be needed to meet future demand
HPInsight: All hydrocarbons have a place in the global market; timing depends on economics
Remaining profitable continues to be a critical issue for hydrocarbon processing facilities. Balancing new technology with government mandates is a thorny problem. Environmental issues add more cost t..
HP Construction: North America
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, L.P. has selected Exterran to design, manufacture and construct a natural gas-processing plant in South Texas. The project includes engineering, procurement and constructi..
HP Construction: Asia Pacific
The Shaw Group Inc. has a contract to provide the technology license and process design package for the revamp of Star Petroleum Refining Co.’s residue fluid catalytic-cracking (RFCC) unit in Map..
HP Construction Profile: Methanex targets US for relocation of capacity
Methanex plans to move at least one methanol plant from Chile to the US, seeking to capitalize on a trend of low natural gas prices and possible interest in gasoline alternatives.For now, the Canada-b..
Air Products starts up new hydrogen selenide plant at Pennsylvania site
Air Products has brought onstream an expansion of its high-purity hydrogen selenide (H2Se) production capabilities at its electronic specialty materials manufacturing facility in Hometown, Pa. The company can deliver H2Se to semiconductor and photovoltaic customers at more than 99.99% purity levels.
Williams investigates fire, resulting damage at US gas compressor station
Williams Partners is assessing damage at its Lathrop natural gas compressor station in Susquehanna County, Pa., following a Thursday morning fire at the facility. All employees and contractors at the facility were accounted for and there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Pakistan eyes Russian funding for Iran gas pipeline
Pakistan says it will seek Russian funding for a multi-billion dollar gas pipeline from Iran amid Chinese reluctance to invest in the project over fears it could be hit by sanctions. The Pakistan team will hold talks with relevant officials and different companies, including Russian gas giant Gazprom.
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