Gas Processing/LNG
GPA ’16: Historic trade association changes name to GPA Midstream
GPA Midstream was selected to more clearly identify the midstream industry role that the organization has evolved into in recent years, while also keeping the equity of the three-letter GPA reference.
Russia’s Sibur, Sinopec eye gas-chemical project
In December, Sinopec paid $1.338 billion for a 10% stake in Russia-based Sibur and said it planned to acquire an additional 10% within three years.
Codes and Standards: How much fireproofing do we need?
This article is the first under the Codes and Standards series. The purpose of this series is to make readers aware of code requirements, the interpretations and the limitations as they stand today, and what engineers can do as an alternative engineering. This series is based on the actual implementation of what is narrated and the satisfactory experiences drawn.
Asia's record LPG shortfall to attract US exports
Asia's supply shortfall of LPG will rise to record highs for at least the next two years, drawing ever more US exports to fill the void.
US ethane output to rise as petchem exports, consumption expand
Ethane production is expected to increase from 1.1 MMbpd in 2015 to 1.4 MMbpd in 2017.
Gazprom teams with OMV for expansion of Nord Stream gas pipeline
Gazprom wants to bypass Ukraine by expanding a network of undersea pipelines, primarily Nord Stream, which runs via the Baltic Sea to Germany.
LNG producers urged to look downstream to build industry
Many oil companies have moved from production to refining and fuel retailing operations. Likewise, LNG leaders should also search for ways to form a more sustainable market.
Intrexon opens California GTL pilot plant
The methanotroph bioconversion platform is designed to generate high-value products from natural gas, the most inexpensive carbon source that can be used for industrial fermentation.
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.
- ExxonMobil plans 1 Blbs/yr of advanced recycling by 2027 11/22
- Gauging the likely Trump effect on U.S. energy and power sectors 11/22
- Russia's Lukoil restoring cracker at NORSI refinery, gasoline output rising 11/22
- Nigeria's local currency crude sales fall short of target, Dangote refinery says 11/22
- U.S. October gasoline imports hit post-pandemic low on slump in European shipments 11/22
- Clean Hydrogen Works awards McDermott FEED contract for Ascension Clean Energy (ACE) project 11/21
