Gas Processing/LNG
Conoco to shut more natural gas output in 2012
ConocoPhillips plans to shut in only a small portion of its natural-gas production in Canada and the lower 48 states due to lower commodity prices as the bulk of its production is tied to oil liquids output and is still profitable. The Houston company is one of the largest natural-gas producers in the US.
US oil industry seeks policy changes as EIA unveils annual energy outlook
With changes in policy, America's oil and natural gas industry could produce at home far more of the energy the nation requires, further enhancing its energy security and providing very large benefits to the economy, according to the CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.
Sinopec boosts Queensland LNG stake in Australia
Australia Pacific LNG and Sinopec amended their existing LNG sales agreement for the supply of an additional 3.3 million tpy of LNG through to 2035 from Australia Pacific LNG’s world-class coal seam gas resources and LNG facility on Curtis Island, Gladstone in Queensland. Sinopec’s ownership interest will rise to 25% from 15%.
Global oil, gas leaders see higher 2012 spending as industry confidence rises - poll
Oil and gas industry leaders have forecast improved performance and higher levels of capital expenditure in 2012 despite concerns over global economic instability, according to a new report on the future of the sector. North America is emerging as the area with the greatest opportunities in 2012, the poll shows.
Poland opens new natural gas pipeline, sees more imports from Germany
A new natural gas pipeline in southwestern Poland will allow the country to import gas from Germany more cheaply than from Russia. Poland will want to boost the capacity of the link with Germany in the future and plans to eventually use the pipeline to export Polish gas.
Sempra wins US approval to export Louisiana LNG
The US Department of Energy said Friday it has authorized Cameron LNG to export liquefied natural gas, opening the door wider for US natural gas companies to send their bounty overseas. Cameron also has to win government approval to build export facilities at the Cameron Parish site.
Foster Wheeler to design new India LNG terminal
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract for a new LNG receiving terminal to be built in Ennore, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The LNG terminal facilities are planned for completion by 2015-16.
Williams starts Springville line in Marcellus Shale
Williams Partners on Thursday continued its emphasis on Marcellus Shale infrastructure by starting up its Springville natural gas gathering pipeline. The project is a key component of a strategy to provide Marcellus producers with reliable large-scale infrastructure and connect them to key markets, the company said.
Methanex secures gas supply deal, plans restart of New Zealand methanol plant
Methanex says it plans to restart the second methanol plant at its Motunui site in New Zealand. The company signed a 10-year agreement with New Zealand-based Todd Energy to supply natural gas for up to half of the 1.5 million tpy of capacity at the Motunui site.
BP unveils global energy outlook through 2030, boosts demand estimate
Global energy demand will continue to grow over the next 20 years, albeit at a slowing annual rate, fueled by economic and population growth in non-OECD countries, BP said in its Energy Outlook 2030 report. The demand projection is up 1.2% from the year-earlier estimate.
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- Gulf Energy Information appoints Catherine Watkins as Chief Commercial Officer to drive market expansion (1) 7/18
- Abraxas Power awards McDermott ECI contract for Canada's first green ammonia plant 7/18
- ClearSign Technologies to install 26 burners at U.S. Gulf Coast chemical facility 7/18
- CF Industries, POET to demonstrate use of low-carbon ammonia fertilizer to reduce carbon intensity of corn production and ethanol 7/18
- Renewi, Freepoint Eco-Systems to build waste plastic sorting and treatment infrastructure 7/18
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