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Gas Processing/LNG

Shell to sell Elba LNG stake in Georgia to partner Kinder Morgan for $630M

The Elba liquefaction project is proposed to be constructed and operated at the existing Elba Island LNG terminal near Savannah, Georgia. Kinder Morgan currently owns 51% of the ELC joint venture, while Shell owns the remaining 49% and subscribes to 100% of the liquefaction capacity.

Dominion contracts GE for two compressor trains at Cove Point LNG project

The project located on the Chesapeake Bay in Lusby, Maryland, will produce about 5.25 MMtpy of LNG when completed in late 2017 and will be the first LNG export terminal on the US East Coast.

Honeywell to measure flow on new China LNG line

The Guangxi LNG project across China will use gas measurement, equipment and software from Honeywell Process Solutions to measure the flow and pressure in the pipeline.

Canada approves Quicksilver’s Discovery LNG for British Columbia exports

The approved export points are the north side of Campbell River, British Columbia, at the outlet of the loading arm of the proposed Discovery LNG natural gas liquefaction terminal.

European refiner revamps delayed coker to meet Euro 5 specifications

Rompetrol Rafinare S.A.: Bolohan, C.  |  Manafu, L.
Bechtel Hydrocarbon Technology Solutions, Inc.: Ward, J. D.

This case study chronicles how the European refiner Rompetrol Rafinare SA upgraded its Petromidia refinery in Navodari, Romania, includingthe revamping the delayed coker unit (DCU) to address existing operating problems.

US liquefaction projects to drive global expansion of LNG trade

Deloitte Services: Slaughter, A.

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke to Andrew Slaughter, executive director for the Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions, about the state of the LNG industry and how trade patterns and project slates could change in the upcoming years.

China’s ‘energy revolution’ strives for sustainable growth

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

China's energy demand, particularly for petroleum and other liquids, is rapidly increasing as its industrial and transportation infrastructures expand.

Improve LPG treating via advanced amine-solvent recovery technologies

Nexo Solutions: Engel, D.  |  Burns, H.
Amine Experts: Spooner, B.

Capacity and throughput improvement in a refinery LPG treating unit are made possible by implementing an amine recovery program.

HP News

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

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Air Products CEO takes security precautions after attack on French plant

Soon after the attack, French authorities and emergency services arrived on site, contained the situation, and the site was secured. All individuals working at the site were evacuated. Air Products' crisis and emergency response teams were activated and are working closely with involved authorities.