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Gas Processing/LNG

Cheniere inks sales pact with Korea Gas to export Sabine Pass LNG

Cheniere Energy Partners has entered into an LNG sale and purchase agreement with Korea Gas Corp.(Kogas) under which Kogas has agreed to purchase 3.5 million tpy of LNG upon the completion of train three operations. The agreement has a term of 20 years and an extension option of up to 10 years.

Air Liquide acquires Georgia Gulf air separation unit

Air Liquide has purchased an air separation unit (ASU) from Georgia Gulf in Plaquemine, La. The ASU will join an existing system of 13 Air Liquide air separation units and utility production facilities serving more than 30 customers along the Mississippi River via Air Liquide’s pipeline network, the company said.

Shell CEO says current US gas prices too low for shale investment

Investment in shale gas won't be sustained if US natural gas benchmarks stay at their currently depressed levels, Shell chief executive Peter Voser said. US natural gas prices have fallen to their lowest point in a decade as new technologies allow producers to access vast untapped gasfields in Pennsylvania and Texas.

EU sees no need for new shale gas regulations

There is no need for new legislation to regulate shale gas exploration in the European Union, according to a study that proposed the bloc adopt a low profile on what is a controversial issue among its member countries. Exploratory drilling is taking place at more than 20 sites in the EU, half of which are in Poland.

US business lobby likes Obama plan on China

A US business lobby group voiced support for President Barack Obama's proposal for export financing for US companies competing against Chinese rivals in third-country markets, seeking a more "level playing field" with Chinese companies.

Conoco to shut more natural gas output in 2012

ConocoPhillips plans to shut in only a small portion of its natural-gas production in Canada and the lower 48 states due to lower commodity prices as the bulk of its production is tied to oil liquids output and is still profitable. The Houston company is one of the largest natural-gas producers in the US.

US oil industry seeks policy changes as EIA unveils annual energy outlook

With changes in policy, America's oil and natural gas industry could produce at home far more of the energy the nation requires, further enhancing its energy security and providing very large benefits to the economy, according to the CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.

Sinopec boosts Queensland LNG stake in Australia

Australia Pacific LNG and Sinopec amended their existing LNG sales agreement for the supply of an additional 3.3 million tpy of LNG through to 2035 from Australia Pacific LNG’s world-class coal seam gas resources and LNG facility on Curtis Island, Gladstone in Queensland. Sinopec’s ownership interest will rise to 25% from 15%.

Global oil, gas leaders see higher 2012 spending as industry confidence rises - poll

Oil and gas industry leaders have forecast improved performance and higher levels of capital expenditure in 2012 despite concerns over global economic instability, according to a new report on the future of the sector. North America is emerging as the area with the greatest opportunities in 2012, the poll shows.

Poland opens new natural gas pipeline, sees more imports from Germany

A new natural gas pipeline in southwestern Poland will allow the country to import gas from Germany more cheaply than from Russia. Poland will want to boost the capacity of the link with Germany in the future and plans to eventually use the pipeline to export Polish gas.