Gas Processing/LNG
TransCanada to build $1bn gas pipeline in Mexico
The Calgary, Alberta-based pipeline company said the deal includes a 25-year natural-gas transportation service contract. It said the El Encino-to-Topolobampo pipeline will have contracted capacity of 670 million cubic feet a day and is expected to be in service in the third quarter of 2016.
Dresser-Rand targets small-scale LNG technology
Dresser-Rand believes Expansion’s patented process is the first technology to provide a cost-effective, small-scale LNG production method with capacities as low as 1,500 gpd—far smaller than any other LNG production system commercially available today, according to the company.
Midstream processors reap benefits as US targets liquid shale plays – PwC
There were nine midstream deals that contributed $11.1 billion. According to PwC, there has been a rise in midstream processing deals during 2012 due to the oil and gas liquids being extracted from the shale plays and as companies think through the various scenarios that may play out with exports.
Cyprus approves Noble Energy to build expandable onshore LNG plant
The facility would initially have a capacity of 5 million tpy, but it will be expandable, according to John Z. Tomich, Noble's country manager for Cyprus. The new LNG plant could handle growing gas volumes from the Eastern Mediterranean region as well as additional production from Israel.
NGL profitability weakens amid rising US supply
Prices for natural gas liquids (NGLs) have dropped precipitously this year amid growing supplies, weakening margins for a key driver of US shale development. But extracting NGLs, such as ethane, propane and butane remains more attractive than producing dry natural gas, the report says.
Enbridge delays project work in Canada for Cabin gas processing plant
The Cabin plant had regulatory approvals for processing capacity of about 800 million cubic feet of natural gas a day, and Phase 1 was expected to be in service late this year. Phase 2 was expected to be ready for service in the third quarter 2014. The company didn't say why the development was deferred.
HPI spending pegged for slight increase in 2013
Even with healthy predictions for expenditures, market players are remaining cautious when making decisions on key projects as they await regulatory clarity. The forecast breaks out capital spending to reach $57.6 billion and maintenance spending to reach $69 billion.
Praxair starts up Peru gas plant to supply refinery
The new plant utilizes the latest energy efficient technology and has a production capacity of approximately 300 tpd of oxygen, nitrogen and argon. The unit will generate gaseous oxygen for the refinery and liquefied industrial gases to meet growing demand in the region.
Air Products forms Saudi industrial gases venture
Air Products says the new industrial gases venture complements the company's existing presence in Saudi Arabia, noting that it also has nearby offices in Doha, Qatar, and Dubai and works closely with the Middle East region's petrochemical, gasification and refining industries.
Höegh LNG orders new FSRU at Hyundai shipyard
The vessel will be able to operate as a floating LNG import terminal, as well as an ordinary LNG carrier, according to the company. The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) will be delivered in the first quarter of 2015. Specifications will be adapted to comply with project requirements.
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- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
