Gas Processing/LNG
LNG producers urged to look downstream to build industry
Many oil companies have moved from production to refining and fuel retailing operations. Likewise, LNG leaders should also search for ways to form a more sustainable market.
Intrexon opens California GTL pilot plant
The methanotroph bioconversion platform is designed to generate high-value products from natural gas, the most inexpensive carbon source that can be used for industrial fermentation.
Primus Green Energy unveils new GTL projects for gas-to-methanol in US
Primus’ standardized modular GTL systems will convert low-cost Marcellus feedstock into methanol locally, thus saving its clients in the region both production and transportation costs.
Canada approves Woodfibre LNG, with conditions
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna imposed conditions on the project, including restrictions related to construction in or near fish habitat and additional consultation with Aboriginal groups.
FERC rejects Veresen’s proposal on Jordan Cove LNG project in Oregon
Specifically, the FERC stated that the public benefits of the Pacific Connector pipeline do not outweigh the potential for adverse impacts on landowners and communities.
Linde, Elliott Group align on small, mid-scale LNG
The parties have developed a standardized and modularized concept for the main refrigerant cycle compression section of Linde's StarLNG plants, ranging from 0.2 MMtpy to 1.3 MMtpy.
Air Products breaks ground on world-scale steam methane reformer in Texas
The SMR will produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide to be supplied to customers linked to Air Products’ Gulf Coast Hydrogen and CO Pipeline networks. The new unit will begin operations in 2018.
Improved corrosion prevention with acid-aided regeneration technology
Enhancing regeneration in amine treating systems has proven beneficial in many applications by improving operations and relieving design limitations via reduced steamrates and/or improved treating performance.
Limit the rate of change of fuel gas properties with mixing drum
The fuel gas mixing drum is an integral part of many plants, especially LNG plants.
Central American nations beef up import infrastructure, fuel production amid demand shift
   Methanex’s methanol facility in Trinidad.
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- BASF to open global digital hub in India in Q1 2026 1/28
- Solvay inaugurates Europe’s first bio-circular silica facility in Italy 1/28
- Nikkiso’s next-generation marine fuel cryogenic pump skids to support dual-fuel vessel conversions 1/28
- Baker Hughes secures multiple orders to advance Wabash Valley Resources’ clean ammonia fertilizer project 1/28
- Russia hunts for new naphtha markets as key buyers pull back 1/28
