Gas Processing/LNG
Sinopec to buy US propane from Phillips 66
In recent years, there has been a huge increase in propane supply due to the rapid development of shale gas in the US. That has helped make LPG prices more competitive.
GEA to deliver heat exchangers for Yamal LNG
The order was for more than 400 air cooled heat exchangers for the three-line LNG plant under construction on the Siberian peninsula of Yamal. GEA BTT will design the heat exchangers, manufacture them over a period of three years, and deliver them to the customer (Technip and JGC).
Air Liquide opens new North Dakota nitrogen plant
The use of liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the exploration process can displace the use of water by upwards of 50% and offers production and environmental benefits to traditional methods.
EMGC ’14: Gas infrastructure expansions require reliability, diversity — experts
Executives gave brief reviews of various gas composition characteristics, thermodynamic technologies for gas processing, and the basic operational flow for a typical gas processing plant's main functions—acid gas removal, dehydration and natural gas liquids (NGL) removal.
EMGC ’14: Gas executives outline priorities to succeed on gas transportation fuels
To promote market penetration of natural gas-based transportation fuels, fueling station networks, custom-made vehicles, and gas-based fuels must be simultaneously available. Government incentives, regulations and tax advantages will also be required, according to panelists.
EMGC ’14: Israeli, Cypriot gas leaders target market flexibility, logistics expansion
The Israeli and Cypriot perspectives examined regulatory, political, financial and logistical opportunities and challenges associated with ongoing and potential gas infrastructure projects.
EMGC ’14: Noble Energy CEO outlines Tamar, Leviathan development plans
Noble Energy's customer base in the Eastern Med has more than doubled over the last two years, to approximately 15 buyers. The power generation market in the Eastern Med also continues to grow.
Scott Safety unveils new universal gas detector
Meridian features hot-swappable plug-and-play sensors that make it easier to replace parts in hazardous locations, without the need to power down the instrument. The toxic and oxygen sensors are range-agnostic, allowing for a change in sensor range, without recalibration.
Gazprom seals financing for Baltic, Vladivostok LNG
Gazprom will be the majority shareholder in the project companies to implement the Baltic LNG and Vladivostok LNG projects. Gazprombank will have a shot to acquire a stake in the project companies.
Shell starts commercial US output of new motor oil made from natural gas
Shell refers to its novel motor oil process as PurePlus technology, a patented process of converting natural gas into a clear base oil, which is the main component of motor oils.

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