Gas Processing/LNG
INEOS to source US shale ethane for European cracker feedstock
The company has agreed to a 15-year deal with Range Resources to take Marcellus Shale ethane from the Marcus Hook facility in Pennsylvania, beginning in 2015.
Williams agrees to new gas processing project for Canadian oil sands
Williams said its offgas processing method captures and processes a rich NGL/olefins mixture that would normally be burned by the oil sands producer. The producer instead burns methane that Williams provides in exchange for the NGL/olefins mixture. The name of the producer wasn't disclosed.
Petronas picks GE compressor technology for first Asia floating LNG project
GE was awarded the contract primarily on the basis of its technology as well as its experience in the LNG and offshore sectors, it said. The order is also based on GE’s global frame agreement with Petronas.
Airgas plans new Chicago industrial gases plant
The air separation unit, which will produce more than 400 tpd of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, is expected to begin production in the fall of 2014. “The market for atmospheric gases is very strong in the Midwest and we fully expect it to continue,” said Michael Molinini, Airgas CEO.
Death toll rises to 29 after Pemex gas compression plant fire in Tamaulipas
The fire broke out in the late morning at a gas-reception center located on a highway that runs from the northern city of Monterrey to the border city of Reynosa. The facility receives natural gas and condensates from the Burgos production complex for transfer to its gas and petrochemical division.
Canada looks to Asian markets amid LNG glut in US
A decade-long boom in US production of natural gas drove prices to a record low of $1.91 per million British thermal units in April, and has created more energy independence for the US, which is virtually Canada's only energy export market. Thus, Canada has set its sights on energy-hungry Asian markets.
Fire at Pemex gas plant in Mexico kills 10 workers
Pemex said the fire broke out late in the morning and was contained just after midday. Rescue teams shut down the valves at the reception station and Pemex sent a special team of firefighters to control the blaze. Pemex said Tuesday afternoon that it had confirmed 10 deaths as a result of the accident.
PGNiG builds gas link to Gdansk refinery in Poland
The agreement for PGNiG to supply the Gdansk-based refinery with natural gas, one of the largest supply contracts signed in recent years, fits into PGNiG's strategy of increasing gas sales, said CEO Grazyna Piotrowska-Oliwa. Grupa Lotos will initially receive 340 million cubic meters/year of gas.
Keyera acquires NGL shipping terminal in Texas from ExxonMobil
The terminal is expected to be used initially to handle receipt and delivery of propane, butane, iso-butane and NGL mix for delivery into North American markets. The acquisition includes approximately 39 acres of land, four rail and six truck loading spots, and NGL storage tanks.
Air Products acquires Guizhou China gas liquefier
Liquid product will be sold predominantly to the region's industries on the merchant market, with some also being sold to Guizhou Kaiyang Chemical. The Air Products-owned ASU and liquefier are to be onstream in October 2012. Investment terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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