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BHP Billiton chairman urges US to promote exports of onshore oil, natural gas

Jacques Nasser, BHP Billiton chairman since 2010, says the export of onshore oil and gas, which has surged in recent years as new extraction techniques have been developed, will bring geopolitical benefits around the world and also create a large number of highly skilled jobs.

SABIC signs research pact with MIT to develop unconventional feedstocks

The agreement paves the way for SABIC and MIT to work together to develop new practical innovation for the company’s solutions and processes in order to meet global needs from developing unconventional feedstocks to innovating new material solutions, SABIC said in a statement.

EMGC '13: Gas infrastructure development critical for Eastern Mediterranean

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Adrienne Blume

Day 2 of EMGC’s technical program addressed regional infrastructure developments in the morning, while the afternoon speakers focused on resource development in Cyprus and Israel.

Linde to build gas purification, air separation units for Reliance at Jamnagar

Under the new deal, Linde's engineering division will supply four large air separation units (ASUs) for the production of gaseous oxygen. In addition, to treat the synthesis gas generated during this gasification process, Linde will deliver two RECTISOL acid gas removal units to Reliance.

EMGC '13: Gas gurus discuss resource potential of Eastern Mediterranean

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Adrienne Blume

During EMGC’s Tuesday technical program, executives from operating, service and technology companies shared insight into development opportunities and their regional implications.

Air Liquide starts up new nitrogen liquefier in Texas

The new liquefier is the second of two now in operation at the Cleburne facility. It will enable Air Liquide to increase its supply of liquid nitrogen to customers in a range of industries, including food and beverage, manufacturing, glass, electronics, oil and gas, and chemicals.

Japan, India officials to discuss high LNG prices

The Japanese government has been seeking ways to reduce its LNG import bill amid soaring domestic demand, and has tried to rally support from other buyer countries like South Korea and India. Japan is the world's largest LNG importer, and buys most of its LNG needs from Malaysia, Qatar, Australia and Russia.

EMGC '13: Natural gas executives examine benefits of business in Cyprus

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Adrienne Blume

Exploration, drilling and production projects are underway, and plans for gas processing and transportation facilities are in progress. Gas exports could commence as early as 2019.

Total to sell French TIGF gas pipeline network

TIGF was put up for sale last autumn as part of a wider strategy to sell €20 billion of assets by 2015 to help boost its cash flow and finance substantial investments. Snam, a gas transportation and storage company, holds 45% in the consortium, with GIC and EDF owning 35% and 20%, respectively.

Foster Wheeler to study ICV proposal in Chile for substitute natural gas

The new facility intends to include several key units, including air separation, partial oxidation for syngas production, syngas treatment, acid gas removal, methanation and solid sulfur production. Foster Wheeler says its scope of work is expected to be completed by mid-2013.