Gas Processing/LNG
Linde Engineering acquires biomass gasification technology of Germany's Choren
Linde Engineering Dresden has acquired the Carbo-V technology of insolvent Choren Industries, Freiberg from German insolvency administrator Dr. Bruno M. Kübler. The acquisition of the Carbo-V technology comprises all related patents and trademarks, and the purchase price was undisclosed.
Poland's PKN Orlen to intensify 2012 shale drilling
Polish state-controlled oil firm PKN Orlen plans to significantly intensify work on its shale gas concessions in Poland this year and has enough resources to continue exploration without partners. The company also plans to enter gas-fired power generation, it said.
Shale, foreign investment spark 2011 growth in US oil, gas M&A - report
The total value of US oil and gas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) increased significantly in 2011 due to continued investment in shale plays and related infrastructure, sustained interest from foreign buyers, and private equity entrants deploying capital in the energy industry. Average deal size also increased in 2011.
BP to sell global LPG bottles, tank filling business
BP plans to sell its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bottles and tank filling operations in Portugal, UK, Austria, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey, China and South Africa, as well as its non refinery-integrated wholesale business. The company expects to complete any deal by the end of 2013.
US shale boom drives oilfield chem demand - study
The oilfield specialty chemicals market grew to nearly $16 billion in 2010, driven in large part by the rapid expansion of shale oil and gas drilling and production in North America, according to a new study. World demand for these chemicals is expected to grow at an average rate of 3.5% during the next five years.
Italy's natural gas situation turns critical as EU copes with shortage
Italy said its natural gas supply situation Monday was critical after receiving lower-than-requested gas imports from Russia for nearly a week, but the European Commission said other EU countries are coping with the shortage of fossil fuel. A bitter cold snap has temporarily tightened supplies to parts of Europe.
EU says gas shortage affecting Eastern Europe, Greece, Italy, Austria
Italy, Greece, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Romania are experiencing shortages of natural gas, the European Commission said Friday. While exact figures for Friday aren't yet available, Thursday's supplies from Russia to Austria declined 30%, to Italy by 24% and to Poland by 8%.
Petrobras mulls LNG regasification, fertilizer plants in Rio Grande do Sul
Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras said Friday that it had signed a letter of intent to study the feasibility of building fertilizer and liquefied-natural-gas, or LNG, regasification plants in Rio Grande do Sul state. The letter was signed by Petrobras, Samsung's machinery and ships division and Hyundai's bulk-carrier division.
ExxonMobil's natural gas emphasis may hurt small US producers
ExxonMobil’s decision to leave US natural gas output untouched despite low commodity prices may push smaller producers out of the business, force industry consolidation and make Exxon an even more powerful force. The company said drilling for natural gas in some areas is still profitable, even at current prices.
Shell looking at ways to improve US gas profits
The company says it may seek land for potential liquefaction and export terminals. After heavy investment in US shale assets, low gas prices are driving up project costs.
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