Gas Processing/LNG
Use discrete event simulation as decision support for storage and shipping—Part 1
Over the past decades, one engineering firm has been using discrete event simulation (DES) to study shipping and storage as an integral part of project execution throughout all phases of a process facility’s design, construction and operations.
Improve facility safety by understanding process and personal safety
The lack of knowledge and understanding about process safety is still apparent in many industries where hazardous materials are processed and handled.
Business Trends: Special report--Global LNG overview
Liquified natural gas is forecast to become one of the most valuable commodities in the world.
Global Project Data
According to <i>Hydrocarbon Processing's</i> Construction Boxscore Database, new project announcements averaged approximately 25 per month in 2015.
Phillips 66 starts up new Texas NGL fractionator
Sweeny Fractionator One supplies purity ethane and LPG to the petrochemical industry and heating markets. It is supported by 250 miles of new pipelines and a multi-million barrel storage cavern complex.
Linde sees petrochemical customers hesitating to make new investments
"There are no cancellations, but customers are shying away from signing new orders," CEO Wolfgang Beuchele said, speaking of the global petrochemicals industry.
G2 LNG contracts KBR for Louisiana export FEED
KBR will perform FEED engineering for a two-train LNG facility using Air Products and Chemicals technology. KBR will also provide technical documentation required during the pre-filing process.
Honeywell to provide automation controls for first LNG terminal in Finland
The terminal will allow for the supply of natural gas to marine vessels and industrial facilities in Finland, helping to replace other fuels that have higher emissions.
Enterprise to expand LPG exports from Houston Ship Channel terminal
Including the volume associated with these agreements, Enterprise’s LPG export facility is now over 90% subscribed, in terms of estimated operating capacity, through 2019.
Enterprise nears US ethane exports at new plant
The export terminal, which is on schedule to commence operations in the third quarter of 2016, will have the capability to load fully refrigerated ethane at rates up to 10,000 bbl/hour.
- Europe's chemical industry seeks a lifeboat to stay in business 7/21
- BlackRock-led group set to invest in $10 billion Aramco Jafurah infrastructure deal 7/21
- Yara announces possible new ammonia projects in the U.S. 7/21
- German chemical lobby VCI sees no sector recovery before 2026 7/21
- India's Numaligarh Refinery extends key green hydrogen tender date amid Assam policy uncertainty 7/21
- Hynfra and JK Srivastava Group to build $4-B green hydrogen and ammonia hub in India 7/21
