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Linde to build large hydrogen plant with China JV

Linde will build and operate a large hydrogen and synthesis gas plant in the Chongqing Chemical Park in western China in a joint enterprise with Chongqing Chemical & Pharmaceutical Holding Co. (CCPHC), the engineering and technology firm announced.

Enterprise to extend Texas crude oil pipeline from Eagle Ford shale

Enterprise Products Partners plans to build an 80-mile extension of its 350,000 bpd Eagle Ford shale crude oil pipeline, allowing it to serve growing production areas in the southwestern portion of the play.

NOVA inks ethane supply deal from Marcellus shale

NOVA Chemicals said it signed a memorandum of understanding with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Range Resources for a long-term supply of ethane from the Marcellus shale basin.

CB&I wins contract for propane dehydrogenation unit, polypropylene plant in Kazakhstan

CB&I announced today that Lummus Technology, a CB&I company, has been awarded a contract from Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries (KPI) for the license and basic engineering of a propane dehydrogenation unit and a polypropylene plant.

Marubeni buys $270 million shale stake from Marathon

Marathon Oil has signed an agreement with Marubeni Denver Julesburg, a subsidiary of Marubeni Corp., under which Marathon will assign a portion of its interest in the Niobrara shale play within the DJ Basin of southeast Wyoming and northern Colorado.

Excelerate Energy performs 100th ship-to-ship transfer of LNG

Excelerate Energy successfully completed its 100th ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of LNG. On March 29, 2011, Excelerate Energy’s regasification vessel Exquisite received a transfer of 126,881 cubic meters of LNG.

China Energy invests $83.8 million in Synthesis Energy Systems

Synthesis Energy Systems (SES), a global energy and gasification technology company that provides products and solutions to the energy and chemicals industries, has signed an agreement with China Energy Industry Holding Group, for a cash investment of approximately $83.8 million to support the company's business strategy in China, including project development and investment.

Enterprise expanding NGL export facility at Houston Ship Channel

Enterprise Products Partners will expand the partnership's natural gas liquids (NGLs) import/export terminal on the Houston Ship Channel. The expansion project is expected to nearly double the fully refrigerated export loading capacity for propane and other NGLs at the facility to more than 10,000 barrels per hour, while enhancing its ability to load multiple vessels simultaneously.

Purvin & Gertz releases global petroleum market outlook

Purvin & Gertz announces the release of its Global Petroleum Market Outlook 2011. The study provides an in-depth analysis of global and regional markets for crude oil and refined products within a framework of world energy demand and economic activity through 2030.

NOVA Chemicals goes to Williams for its ethylene needs

Williams has signed a long-term agreement to produce up to 17,000 bpd of ethane and ethylene for NOVA Chemicals in Alberta, Canada.