Gas Processing/LNG
Australia's Woodside shelves Browse LNG project
Gas from the Browse development, which also counts Shell, BP and Asian companies as shareholders, will no longer be piped to a processing facility at James Price Point on the Western Australia state coast. The development offers a sign that Australia's energy construction boom may be peaking.
BHP Billiton chairman urges US to promote exports of onshore oil, natural gas
Jacques Nasser, BHP Billiton chairman since 2010, says the export of onshore oil and gas, which has surged in recent years as new extraction techniques have been developed, will bring geopolitical benefits around the world and also create a large number of highly skilled jobs.
SABIC signs research pact with MIT to develop unconventional feedstocks
The agreement paves the way for SABIC and MIT to work together to develop new practical innovation for the company’s solutions and processes in order to meet global needs from developing unconventional feedstocks to innovating new material solutions, SABIC said in a statement.
EMGC '13: Gas infrastructure development critical for Eastern Mediterranean
Day 2 of EMGC’s technical program addressed regional infrastructure developments in the morning, while the afternoon speakers focused on resource development in Cyprus and Israel.
Linde to build gas purification, air separation units for Reliance at Jamnagar
Under the new deal, Linde's engineering division will supply four large air separation units (ASUs) for the production of gaseous oxygen. In addition, to treat the synthesis gas generated during this gasification process, Linde will deliver two RECTISOL acid gas removal units to Reliance.
EMGC '13: Gas gurus discuss resource potential of Eastern Mediterranean
During EMGC’s Tuesday technical program, executives from operating, service and technology companies shared insight into development opportunities and their regional implications.
Air Liquide starts up new nitrogen liquefier in Texas
The new liquefier is the second of two now in operation at the Cleburne facility. It will enable Air Liquide to increase its supply of liquid nitrogen to customers in a range of industries, including food and beverage, manufacturing, glass, electronics, oil and gas, and chemicals.
Japan, India officials to discuss high LNG prices
The Japanese government has been seeking ways to reduce its LNG import bill amid soaring domestic demand, and has tried to rally support from other buyer countries like South Korea and India. Japan is the world's largest LNG importer, and buys most of its LNG needs from Malaysia, Qatar, Australia and Russia.
EMGC '13: Natural gas executives examine benefits of business in Cyprus
Exploration, drilling and production projects are underway, and plans for gas processing and transportation facilities are in progress. Gas exports could commence as early as 2019.
Total to sell French TIGF gas pipeline network
TIGF was put up for sale last autumn as part of a wider strategy to sell €20 billion of assets by 2015 to help boost its cash flow and finance substantial investments. Snam, a gas transportation and storage company, holds 45% in the consortium, with GIC and EDF owning 35% and 20%, respectively.
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- INEOS Oligomers announced two new product launches across its specialty chemicals portfolio. 6/25
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- Maire signs MoU to explore SAF production in Kazakhstan 6/24
