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Air Liquide starts up California air separation unit

Air Liquide has started up a new, energy-efficient air separation unit (ASU) at its facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The new ASU produces liquid oxygen and nitrogen for a range of industries, including healthcare, food and beverage, steel, glass, electronics, oil and gas, and chemicals.

Encana to sell Texas shale gas assets to EnerVest

Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., a subsidiary of Encana Corp., has reached an agreement to sell its North Texas natural gas-producing properties to partnerships managed by EnerVest Ltd. for approximately $975 million.

Fluor wins maintenance deal for RasGas in Qatar

Fluor Corp. announced today that Qatar National Facilities Services (QNFS), a Qatari-based company partly owned by Fluor, signed a five-year comprehensive maintenance services contract with RasGas Co. Ltd.

Nabucco pipeline decision could boost Germany's gas supplies

Germany's decision to phase out its nuclear power in light of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan has boosted interest in the planned Nabucco gas pipeline, which would transport gas 4,000 km between Turkey and Austria. However, a final decision on the Nabucco project will not be made until the end of next year.

Enbridge increases stake in Canada gas plant

Enbridge has reached agreement to acquire an additional 13.3% interest in the Cabin Gas Plant development in British Columbia, Canada. The plant is located 60 kilometers northeast of Fort Nelson, British Columbia in the Horn River Basin.

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Navum Energy Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Turkmenistan state-owned gas concern, Turkmengas, which will lead to the construction of a series of gas-to-liquids (GTL) and ..

Global oil, gas firms poised for strong 2011 finish despite market uncertainty - report

Though third-quarter financial news has been decidedly more bearish than bullish, advisory firm Ernst & Young's oil and gas center says it anticipates a steady close to the year. The oil and gas industry is set to end 2011 strong amid great uncertainty in the broader market, according to the firm’s quarterly oil and gas update.

Praxair acquires supplier American Gas Group

Praxair Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair Inc., has acquired American Gas Group (AGG), a leading supplier of specialty gases worldwide.

Enterprise starts new pipeline for Louisiana shale

Enterprise Products says its $1.5 billion, 270-mile Acadian Haynesville Extension pipeline officially begins commercial service on Tuesday. Featuring interconnects with 12 interstate pipeline systems and the only southerly option that avoids potential bottlenecks at the Perryville hub, the Haynesville Extension offers producers flow assurance and market choice to assist in maximizing the value of their natural gas.

DCP finalizes deal for Conoco pipeline to US Gulf, will convert to NGL service

DCP Midstream has closed on its previously-announced acquisition of the Seaway Products Pipeline Co. from ConocoPhillips. DCP will convert the renamed Southern Hills Pipeline to natural gas liquids service and add extensions to Mont Belvieu, Texas