Middle East
Domestic demand likely to limit US exports of LNG, says RasGas executive
The US could see another natural gas revolution - an explosion in domestic demand - that could limit its exports as production there levels off, Mr. Mohannadi said. Gas from unconventional resources such as shale now comprises 35% of total US gas output, up from only 1% a decade ago.
Chevron Phillips signs pact with Iraq to study new petrochemical project
Chevron Phillips Chemical signed a letter of intent to evaluate the feasibility of developing a petrochemical plant in Iraq. Financial details and possible construction dates were not disclosed. Officials will examine the feasibility of building a new plant as well as upgrading an existing facility.
SABIC ships first ethanolamines, ethoxylates cargo from Middle East
SABIC has shipped its first consignment of ethanolamines and ethoxylates from its manufacturing plant in Jubail, making Saudi Arabia the first-ever country in the Middle East to produce and market such products. The first shipment went to customers in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, the company said.
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HP Insight: Global solutions wanted for growing industry
World War II was one of the defining events that drove innovation for the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). During the 1940s, solutions were needed to resolve shortages of transportation fuels an..
HP Reliability: Pumps and the Bhopal connection
In the 2012 June issue of Hydrocarbon Processing, our readers will find a highly informative article that should remind equipment specialists of their professional and ethical responsibilities. These ..
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