Gas Processing/LNG
Praxair to boost gases supply, extend pipelines at Antwerp chemical enclave
Praxair’s new plant and extensive pipeline system will have the ability to supply oxygen and nitrogen to the majority of chemical companies in the port. The new 1,300 tpd plant will increase Praxair’s oxygen and nitrogen capacity in the port and expand its business with global customers.
BG Group applies for Canada LNG export license
The move, which could make it the fourth project to be granted permission from the NEB, comes as BG mulls whether to commit to a multi-billion dollar investment. Its planned facility is one of a dozen different proposals for new LNG plants on the remote and largely undeveloped coast of British Columbia.
Israeli government approves some gas exports
Israel approved the export of 40% of natural gas from the country's offshore Leviathan reserve, opening the way for an inflow of billion of dollars into the domestic economy.
Angola ships first LNG cargo from flagship project
Originally the plan had been to deliver the LNG from the plant to the US market, but the shale gas boom in the country has forced the company to look for new customers in Asia and Europe. Angola LNG said it has executed a large number of agreements with energy companies across the world.
Swiss group Glencore to enter Japan LNG market
LNG is traded under either long-term contracts that can span more than two decades or short term contracts of four years or less. Glencore will focus on short-term spot trading, giving it flexibility to switch customers based on prices and increase earnings. The firm will utilize its existing sales network.
Shell lifts force majeure on gas supplies to Nigeria
NLNG, a joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum, Shell, Total, and Eni, had said the disrupted gas supply was the equivalent of 40%-50% of NLNG's usual total gas intake.
Foster Wheeler plans China substitute natural gas unit with Wison, Clariant
The pilot plant will demonstrate Foster Wheeler’s VESTA substitute natural gas (SNG) technology. Under the agreement, Wison Engineering will provide engineering and construction services, Foster Wheeler will license technology, and Clariant will supply the proprietary developed catalyst.
India looks to import more LNG from overseas
India is the fifth largest importer of LNG after Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Spain, the minister said, adding that he expects the country's LNG demand to grow 5%-6% every year until 2020. India has already secured deals to import about 14 million metric tpy of gas.
Emerson to supply valve technologies for Chevron gas project in Australia
The contracts include over 1000 control valves, valve controllers and actuators for applications ranging from inlet gas processing, acid gas removal, liquefaction and fractionation to anti-surge and cryogenic. The wide scope of applications is matched by various valve materials to withstand harsh conditions.
Petronas plans to invest $20bn in British Columbia project for LNG exports
The company, known as Petronas, is planning two LNG trains of 6 million tpy each under the Pacific NorthWest LNG project by the end of 2019. The export terminal project in British Columbia was acquired by Petronas last year as part of its $5.2 billion purchase of Canada's Progress Energy Resources.
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