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Gas Processing/LNG

Israeli energy groups agree to build Cyprus plant for LNG exports

The plant and export facilities would be for gas from a partially Israeli-owned Cypriot field, but could also be expanded for processing other gas, including Israel's large offshore Leviathan reserve, according to a statement from Delek Group, which owns stakes in the Cypriot field and Israeli fields.

UK shale gas potential doubles from prior estimate

The UK is promoting the development of its shale gas reserves in the hope that it can replicate the success achieved in the US, where prices of gas have tumbled thanks to a boom in its shale industry.

Nigeria LNG vessels blockaded in tax levy dispute

The LNG Co., a joint venture between Nigeria's state oil company, Shell, Total and Eni, is at loggerheads with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency over the payment of maritime taxes. A spokesman confirmed that the agency was preventing the movement of Nigeria LNG vessels.

Petrobras picks UOP technology for offshore gas processing in Brazil

The Separex membrane systems will be installed aboard the FPSOs to remove carbon dioxide and water from 7 million standard cubic meters/day of natural gas. Earlier this year, UOP announced a similar project with Petrobras for eight FPSO units to be operated in Brazil’s Santos basin oil fields.

CB&I to fabricate pipes for Australia LNG project

CB&I has been awarded a contract in excess of $40 million for pipe fabrication on a major Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. The work will be executed by CB&I's manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The name and specific location of the client were not disclosed.

Marubeni to import Russian LNG starting in 2019

Rosneft has been awarded export rights and allowed to sign long-term deals as part of the push by Russian President Vladimir Putin to boost gas exports from the country's Far East. Rosneft plans to build an LNG production base near Sakhalin Island, from which Marubeni will be the first to import.

ExxonMobil seeks permit to export Canadian LNG from British Columbia

The proposed project would be capable of liquefying up to 4 billion cubic feet/year of gas for export via tanker from one of several sites under consideration, according to an application with Canada's National Energy Board. If the application is approved, it could begin shipments as early as 2021.

Shell mulls Philippines floating LNG import terminal near Batangas refinery

If the company goes ahead with the project, the terminal will be a floating facility near Shell's refinery in Batangas, a province just south of Manila, a Shell executive said. He didn't provide details of the feasibility study or the investment required for the project, with a decision to be made in the next year.

Cyprus eyes LNG plant with US, Israeli groups

HP Editorial Staff: HP News Services

The Cypriot cabinet approved plans to sign for a deal with a US-Israeli partnership to build a LNG plant on the island, seeking to exploit the area's untapped energy riches.

Natural gas seen as major new transportation fuel

Already, gas demand in road transport grew tenfold between 2000 and 2010, but cheap gas in the US as a result of the boom in production of shale gas, and concerns over air pollution and oil dependency in China, could help it develop into a more mainstream fuel, the IEA said.