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HP Boxscore Construction Analysis: Qatar’s petrochemical sector surges through new projects

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Rising gas production is propelling Qatar to be a global leader in LNG exports and GTL technology, and it will play a key role in the future growth of Qatar’s downstream sector.

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Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

EU-US Energy Council discusses European energy security The EU-US Energy Council met recently in Brussels, Belgium. Following the gathering, the council issued a statement indicating that developments..

US shale gas elevates petrochemical markets

Gaffney, Cline & Associates: Seelam, L.  |  Traver, S.

The development of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies has led to the rapid exploitation of US shale gas resources. This increase in shale gas production has led to a change in the US energy mix.

HP Editorial Comment: What is the future for hydrocarbons and their prices?

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

Have we reached peak oil, again? No; the naysayers have predicted peak oil five times already, and innovative technologies continue to overcome previous barriers and to find new methods of developing ..

HP Gas Processing: Panama Canal expansion to give major boost to US gas trade

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

LNG exports are slated to increase from several approved and proposed US projects, and US NGL exports are poised to quadruple by 2020, if the planned expansion of the Panama Canal cuts shipping costs to Asia.

HP Boxscore Construction Analysis: 2014 global construction outlook—Part 2

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

According to Hydrocarbon Processing’s HPI Market Data 2014, total capital spending is estimated to exceed $77 B. Part 2 of this outlook examines notable construction activities in Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

HP Industry Perspectives: It is not dirty oil, just oil with dirt in it

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

There are an estimated 8 trillion bbl of heavy oil reserves located throughout the world, as shown in Fig. 1. The quest now is how to cost-efficiently bring these reserves of “dirty oil” to ..

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Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

 Irving Oil refinery begins $60-million turnaroundA major turnaround is underway at Irving Oil’s refinery in Saint John, Canada. It began in early March and is expected to last until mid-Ap..

HP Petrochemicals: Rail safety becoming key issue for US, Canadian producers

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: DuBose, Ben

The first five years of the modern shale revolution have been a boon for petrochemical producers throughout North America. While proposed energy exporters must go through lengthy approval processes an..

HP Gas Processing: US midstream expansion hits Utica shale

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

Significant expansion is planned for the midstream oil and gas sectors in 2014, following a 263% increase in midstream capital spending to $46.4 billion (B) in 2013, according to Deloitte.1 A five-yea..