Gas Processing/LNG
China's CNOOC to buy Australian LNG from BG
BG Group signed binding agreements with CNOOC for the sale of certain additional interests in the Queensland project for $1.93 billion and for the supply of an additional 5 million tpy of LNG.
Mexico City gas tanker explosion kills at least 22
One of the two gas tanks broke away from the truck in the San Pedro Xalostoc neighborhood just off the highway, setting fire to everything flammable in its path. The truck was identified as belonging to a company called Termogas, which distributes gas in several Mexican states.
Singapore LNG starts operations at new terminal
Singapore's new LNG terminal will have an initial throughput capacity of 3.5 MMtpa with two tanks, and will be expanded to 6 MMtpa by the end of 2013 and 9 MMtpa at a later stage.
GE buys small-scale LNG technology company Salof
Privately-held Salof is known for its cryogenic plant design and fabrication for small LNG and CO2 applications. GE, a leader in large-scale LNG technologies, said it recently launched LNG solutions with a significantly smaller footprint and capacity that are complementary to Salof’s offerings.
Shell-Iraq venture to double gas processing output
The venture will process 500 million cubic feet/day (MMcfd) of natural gas by the end of this year, Iraq's South Gas Co. Director said, compared with 240 MMcfd that was being captured in November 2011 when the JV was agreed. State-run South Gas Co. holds 51% of the $17.5 billion joint venture.
APA Group interested in buying gas pipelines from Australian LNG ventures
The APA executive said the ventures are particularly interested in selling the core pipelines running from gas fields in Queensland State’s Surat Basin to the port of Gladstone on the coast. He added that any deals would be more straightforward once the pipelines had been built over the next year or so.
Prevent methane hydrate formation in natural gas valves
The discussion here focuses on the thermodynamics involved and on the requirements for a successful natural gas valve application in which the incidences of hydrate formation and icing of the valve are reduced.
HP Boxscore Construction Analysis: Jurong Island—Asia’s preemptive LNG trading hub?
In the South Pacific, the artificial island of Jurong Island is the heart of Singapore’s energy and chemicals industry. It houses over 100 leading global petroleum, petrochemicals and specialty c..
HP Industry Perspectives: US-based ultra-low-sulfur gasoline rule released
In late March, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the long-awaited ruling for ultra-low-sulfur gasoline, also known as the Tier 3 rule. This proposed rule lowers the sulfur content ..
HP Associations: EMGC 2013 explores Eastern Mediterranean resource potential
Gulf Publishing Company held its inaugural Eastern Mediterranean Gas Conference (EMGC) at the Hilton Cyprus in Nicosia, Cyprus, from April 8–10. The event surpassed expectations in terms of both ..
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