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Gas Processing/LNG

Panama Canal readies for surge in tonnage after upgrade

The Panama Canal is likely to attract up to 15% more tonnage next year after an upgrade which means it can now accommodate gas tankers previously too large to transit.

KBR awarded pre-FEED study for Indonesian LNG regas project

KBR has been awarded a pre-front end engineering and design study for Australasia LNG’s proposed LNG Hub terminal in Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia.

Pacific Northwest LNG receives regulatory approval from Canada

The Government of Canada approved Pacific Northwest LNG’s Environmental Impact Statement, subject to 190 conditions.

Chevron plans to start Gorgon condensate sales

Chevron Corp. could this month start selling condensate produced at the Australian Gorgon gas field.

Bechtel completes Curtis Island LNG program

Bechtel has completed construction of the Curtis Island LNG program that has concluded with Australia Pacific LNG starting sustained production from Train 2 of its facility

Royal Caribbean to build ships powered by LNG

The newest class of ships from Royal Caribbean will be powered by LNG and introduce the use of fuel cell technology, ushering in a new era of shipbuilding that will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Rockwell Automation acquires Maverick Technologies

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has acquired leading systems integrator Maverick Technologies to expand domain knowledge and help deliver innovative control and information solutions to customers in industries such as oil and gas, chemical and food and beverage.

Australia Pacific LNG second train starts production

Australia Pacific LNG has produced the equivalent of a cargo of LNG from the second train at its LNG Facility on Curtis Island near Gladstone, Queensland.

Norway LNG workers agree to wage deal, avoid strike

Workers and employers at three plants serving Norway's energy industry agreed a wage deal early on Friday, avoiding a strike that could have cut gas supplies to Britain.

LNG prices enjoying seasonal gains, but may be short-lived

While the LNG market is heading for structural oversupply next year, and for several years thereafter, there are several short-term factors that have been supporting prices, and should continue to do so for a little while.