Europe
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).
Foster Wheeler to buy South Africa management firm MDM Engineering
Founded in 2006, MDM Engineering provides a wide range of services from preliminary and final feasibility studies, through to plant design, construction and commissioning. The firm has about 280 employees.
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.
EMGC ’14: Israel shows off new plant technologies for water treatment, security
The Hadera desalination facility features advanced water treatment technologies, including thermal and membrane water treatment. Meanwhile, a tour of the Israel Aerospace Industries ELTA offered insight into security solutions for the energy industry.
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.
EU chemicals production stays stagnant in 2013
Zero growth in 2013 meant the European sector remained 6.4% below the pre-crisis peak level reached in 2007. However, the year-end figure was slightly better than the forecast given last September.
Continuous corrosion monitoring enhances operational decisions
Operators with permanently-installed continuous corrosion monitoring systems have better understanding of the corrosion and erosion rates occurring within their facility.
Reduce moisture intrusion in pipes, tanks and other equipment
Once water enters the system, even at high temperatures, the insulation system can retain large quantities of water. That can then lead to accelerated heat gain or loss.
- Bechtel greenlit for Sabine Pass Liquefaction expansion in Southwest Louisiana (U.S.) 5/29
- Philippines receives rare Iranian crude cargo after wartime disruption 5/29
- Gazprom and Sibur resume talks on possible ethane project to supply additional feedstock to the Kazanorgsintez petrochemicals plant 5/29
- European Commission debates policy shift to protect industry from China 5/29
- Mitsui seeks LNG investments to meet power demand from data centers 5/29
- Kenyan government backs Gulf fuel supply deals after opposition criticism 5/29
