Gas Processing/LNG
Sasol taps Emerson to automate planned Louisiana cracker, GTL complex
The automation program’s overall scope -- including dozens of integrated process units and more than 100,000 measurement and control points -- makes it one of the largest Emerson has been awarded.
Mozambique plans to begin LNG exports by 2018
Before exports can begin, billions of dollars will be spent building the giant refrigeration tanks needed to cool the gas for shipping and developing port facilities big enough to house LNG carrier vessels.
US oil, shale gas pioneer George Mitchell dies at 94
George Mitchell helped develop new technology for hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which he used to tap oil & gas at the Barnett Shale in North Texas during the 1980s and 1990s.
Shell touts floating LNG to Mozambique leaders, seeks partnership
The presentation of the technology during a visit by Mozambique's president, Emilio Guebuza, to the home of the UK oil industry, suggests Shell is looking for ways to bypass the companies which have made the gas discoveries -- Anadarko Petroleum and Eni -- and deal directly with the government.
Dana Gas rebuilds, expands LPG production facility near northern Iraq
Dana Gas and its partners have invested some $1 billion in Iraq's Kurdistan, where it is producing joint gas from the Khor Mor in a joint venture with Crescent Petroleum, OMV and MOL.
Japan reports falling demand for imported LNG
Japan is the world's top LNG importer, making the trend bad news for companies developing or planning LNG export facilities in locations as varied as Australia, Russia, East Africa or North America.
Praxair starts operations at new hydrogen plant to supply US Gulf refiners
The new plant houses the largest steam methane reformer (SMR) built by Praxair to date. It will supply hydrogen and up to 450,000 lb/hour of steam to Valero’s new 57,000 bpd hydrocracker.
US shale boom threatens Australian gas sector
Big LNG importers like Korea Gas and Japan's Osaka Gas have signed deals with US terminals, diversifying supply sources that had relied on Australia and the Middle East.
UK offers tax breaks to boost shale gas industry
No shale gas has yet flowed commercially in the UK so any profits from the sector are a ways off, but the government says producers will have to pay just 30% tax, compared with the current 62%.
Maritime agency lifts blockade on Nigeria LNG
The regulator on June 21 barred NLNG ships from entering or departing Bonny Island Terminal on the coast of Nigeria, as a longstanding dispute over maritime taxes and levies escalated.
- Envision Energy powers world's first green marine ammonia bunkering 7/25
- New catalyst breakthrough could make clean ammonia easier to produce 7/25
- U.S. Gulf refiners seek Middle East, S. American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses 7/25
- CEO of Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara resigns after EU sanctions 7/25
- PetroChina makes FID for new northeast refinery complex 7/25
- Valero Energy beats Q2 profit estimates as refining margins improve 7/24
