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Gas Processing/LNG

CERAWeek ’15: GE leader sees strong momentum for small-scale LNG

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Adrienne Blume

Hasan Dandashly, president and CEO of Downstream Technology Solutions for GE Oil and Gas, spoke to us about the role of small-scale LNG in the evolving natural gas marketplace and the opportunities for implementing small-scale gas processing in different world regions.

Air Products to build world’s largest gases plant to supply Jazan refinery

From the complex, Air Products will supply 75,000 tpd (20,000 oxygen and 55,000 nitrogen) to Saudi Aramco's refinery being built in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, for 20 years.

US crude output rose to 42-year high in March

March inventories are at the highest level in 85 years, and the production of natural gas liquids also set a record for the month.

GPA ’15: US LNG wave spurs new contract pricing

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Adrienne Blume

A new era in contract pricing will see Henry Hub gas-based pricing for US exports. Alternative arrangements for LNG contracts include direct investment in LNG export assets.

Enterprise raises LPG export capacity at Houston Ship Channel terminal

Enterprise Products today announced the completion of an expansion project at its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export terminal at the Houston Ship Channel.

GasLog acquires two LNG carriers from BG Group

The two vessels, built in 2010, are the Methane Becki Anne and Methane Julia Louise and each have a cargo capacity of 170,000 m3 and have on-board reliquefaction plants.

Bolivia expands petrochemical capability with Bulo Bulo ammonia complex

Contributing Writer: Nogarin, M.

The Bulo Bulo ammonia-urea facility will be Bolivia’s first petrochemical venture. This new facility is expected to produce sufficient urea/ammonia supplies for domestic demand and will provide surplus product for export.

HP Editorial Comment: Accessing the value of methane and the North American petrochemical revolution

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

The North American (NA) petrochemical industry is experiencing a renaissance of new project announcements and manufacturing expansions. This wave of activity is supported by abundant, low-cost natural gas supplies. In particular, many ethylene projects are under various stages of development.

HP Global: India’s fertilizer industry gathering strength

Special Secretary to Government of Kerala, and Chairman, Chemical Engineering Division Board of the Institution of Engineers: Nair, M. P. Sukumaran

The $2-T Indian economy is forecast to have an annual average GDP growth rate of 8%–9% in 2015 under the new government. The main drivers—agriculture and industrial manufacturing—need r..

HP Viewpoint: Methanex focuses on growth and expanding its operations across the globe

Methanex Corp.: Floren, J.

As the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets, Methanex Corp. continues to focus on growing and expanding its operations across the globe. The most recen..