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Use wireless valve-monitoring technology to your advantage
Financial pressures, combined with increasing safety and environmental requirements, have resulted in a significant increase in the need for valve-position monitoring in industrial plants. However, th..
Nigeria LNG declares force majeure on exports as blockade continues
The blockade, which has prevented liquefied natural gas tankers from accessing Nigeria LNG's loading terminal on Bonny Island since mid June, is the result of a long-standing dispute over the payment of duties on freight and exports between the company and the Nigerian Maritime Administration.
Israeli energy groups agree to build Cyprus plant for LNG exports
The plant and export facilities would be for gas from a partially Israeli-owned Cypriot field, but could also be expanded for processing other gas, including Israel's large offshore Leviathan reserve, according to a statement from Delek Group, which owns stakes in the Cypriot field and Israeli fields.
UK shale gas potential doubles from prior estimate
The UK is promoting the development of its shale gas reserves in the hope that it can replicate the success achieved in the US, where prices of gas have tumbled thanks to a boom in its shale industry.
Nigeria LNG vessels blockaded in tax levy dispute
The LNG Co., a joint venture between Nigeria's state oil company, Shell, Total and Eni, is at loggerheads with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency over the payment of maritime taxes. A spokesman confirmed that the agency was preventing the movement of Nigeria LNG vessels.
Refinery closures hurt Europe's energy security
Some of Europe's largest economies face a growing risk of fuel-supply disruptions, as issues that drove many of the region's refineries out of business are set to intensify.
Sasol, Total pick Fluor as contractor in South Africa clean fuels project
Natref, the only inland crude refinery in South Africa, is a joint venture between Sasol and Total. The undisclosed contract value will be booked in Fluor’s second quarter of 2013, the company said. This award follows the successful completion of a feasibility study and conceptual engineering by Fluor.
Rosneft chooses Honeywell to supply automation for Tuapse refinery
Honeywell will deliver a comprehensive set of services to equip the Tuapse refinery with a single integrated control system. With Experion PKS, the refinery will be able to improve both the efficiency and profitability. Honeywell will also provide assistance during the design and commissioning stages.
Marubeni to import Russian LNG starting in 2019
Rosneft has been awarded export rights and allowed to sign long-term deals as part of the push by Russian President Vladimir Putin to boost gas exports from the country's Far East. Rosneft plans to build an LNG production base near Sakhalin Island, from which Marubeni will be the first to import.
Shell shuts Trans-Niger oil pipeline after blast, fire
Shell said it had already shut the Trans Niger's 28-inch pipeline to remove connections used for crude oil theft when the incident occurred, causing it to shut the 24-inch pipeline as well. It said the 24-inch line will reopen once it is safe to do so, while the 28-inch line will remain remain shut-in.
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