Gas Processing/LNG
Primus Green Energy unveils new GTL projects for gas-to-methanol in US
Primus’ standardized modular GTL systems will convert low-cost Marcellus feedstock into methanol locally, thus saving its clients in the region both production and transportation costs.
Canada approves Woodfibre LNG, with conditions
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna imposed conditions on the project, including restrictions related to construction in or near fish habitat and additional consultation with Aboriginal groups.
FERC rejects Veresen’s proposal on Jordan Cove LNG project in Oregon
Specifically, the FERC stated that the public benefits of the Pacific Connector pipeline do not outweigh the potential for adverse impacts on landowners and communities.
Linde, Elliott Group align on small, mid-scale LNG
The parties have developed a standardized and modularized concept for the main refrigerant cycle compression section of Linde's StarLNG plants, ranging from 0.2 MMtpy to 1.3 MMtpy.
Air Products breaks ground on world-scale steam methane reformer in Texas
The SMR will produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide to be supplied to customers linked to Air Products’ Gulf Coast Hydrogen and CO Pipeline networks. The new unit will begin operations in 2018.
Improved corrosion prevention with acid-aided regeneration technology
Enhancing regeneration in amine treating systems has proven beneficial in many applications by improving operations and relieving design limitations via reduced steamrates and/or improved treating performance.
Limit the rate of change of fuel gas properties with mixing drum
The fuel gas mixing drum is an integral part of many plants, especially LNG plants.
Central American nations beef up import infrastructure, fuel production amid demand shift
   Methanex’s methanol facility in Trinidad.
Editorial Comment: Corrosion prevention is a necessary cost
Corrosion is a major maintenance and reliability concern because it has the potential to impact not only plant operations and costs, but also the environment and worker health and safety.
LNG needs new pricing, rules to realize golden age
There are several factors hurting the industry's fortunes and casting doubts over whether natural gas and LNG will ever see the golden age predicted a few years ago.
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- Ketjen and Aramco collaborate to support the development of next-generation FCC catalyst innovation 3/24
- UK government pledges £9 MM for new development projects at Mossmorran ethylene plant in Fife 3/24
- PetroChina reaches milestone on $10-B Dalian refining and chemical integration project 3/24
- Valero shuts Texas refinery after explosion 3/24
- ABB bolsters flow measurement portfolio with Ethernet-APL connectivity 3/24
