Gas to liquids (GTL)
IEA cuts global oil demand forecast for 2011, 2012
The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday again revised down its forecast for global oil demand in 2011 and 2012 amid lower projections for global gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
Enterprise seeks shippers for US ethane pipeline
Enterprise Products said on Tuesday that it has started a binding open commitment period for capacity on a proposed pipeline designed to transport ethane from the Marcellus and Utica shale regions in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio to the US Gulf coast.
Shale gas market to triple by 2020, lead to more midstream investment - report
Infrastructure investments for the shale gas industry are growing amid rising global demand for natural gas, with current levels likely to triple by 2020 to reach 12.6TcF (trillion cubic feet), according to a new report from energy research firm SBI Energy.
Oxea raises syngas capacity by 10% at Texas plant
Global chemical producer Oxea has increased its manufacturing capacity for syngas by 10% at its plant in Bay City, Texas, it said on Monday, seeking to further optimize its value-adding chains and boost product availability.
US shale boom lifts petrochemical exports - report
The US shale gas exploration and production boom continues to fuel significant cost advantages for North American commodity chemicals producers as relative costs of natural gas and oil-based feedstocks remain far apart, according to a new report from credit-watch firm Fitch Ratings.
Oiltanking, PERN sign JV for Poland liquids terminal
Oiltanking and petroleum logistics firm PERN have signed a joint venture to jointly develop and construct a terminal for the storage and handling of bulk liquids in the Port of Gdansk, Poland. The terminal will potentially be able to store and handle crude oil, refined oil and petrochemical products.
EIA sees $125/bbl oil in 2035 amid rising demand from China, India
Global oil prices are likely to remain high, but oil consumption should continue to grow, with both conventional and unconventional liquids used to meet rising demand, according to the International Energy Outlook (IEO2011) study released Monday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Sasol plans gas-to-liquids project in Uzbekistan
South African energy and chemicals group Sasol signed an investment agreement with the Uzbekistan government to develop a gas-to-liquids (GTL) project in Uzbekistan. The agreement was completed with project partners Uzbekneftegaz and PETRONAS, according to Sasol officials.
Linde expands nitrogen, oxygen plant in Oregon
US-based gases firm Linde has expanded the capacity of its plant in Hillsboro, Oregon, to supply ultra-high purity (UHP) gaseous nitrogen and oxygen to semiconductor manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest.
Sasol plans gas-to-liquids complex in Louisiana
South Africa-based energy and chemicals group Sasol will execute a feasibility study on a proposed gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility in southwest Louisiana. The project is slated to be the first plant in the US to produce GTL transportation fuels and other products, the company said.
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