Gas Processing/LNG
CB&I wins $500mn LNG tank deal in Asia Pacific
CB&I has been awarded a contract in excess of $500 million for the engineering, fabrication and construction of two 160,000 cubic meter LNG storage tanks, as well as additional work for a confidential LNG liquefaction project in the Asia Pacific region.
US shale wave weakens petroleum market share for Russia, Iran, Venezuela - study
Rising US natural gas production from shale formations has already played a critical role in weakening Russia’s ability to wield an "energy weapon" over its European customers, and this trend will accelerate in the coming decades, according to a new study from Rice University’s Baker Institute.
Praxair starts up new Germany air separation unit
Praxair has started up a new air separation unit at its complex in Hurth, Germany, the industrial gases company said on Wednesday. With a capacity of 1,800 tons/day, the new facility more than doubles Praxair Deutschland’s total capacity at the site.
Dow executive sees natural gas as ‘game changer’ for US manufacturing
George Biltz, Dow Chemical’s vice president of energy and climate change, testified before a US Senate committee about the future of natural gas and the opportunity for a US manufacturing renaissance fueled by competitively-priced natural gas.
NuStar, Koch reactivate Texas pipeline to transport Eagle Ford shale to Corpus
As part of an agreement with Koch Pipeline Co., NuStar Logistics has reactivated its Pettus South Pipeline to transport Eagle Ford Shale crude oil to Corpus Christi, Texas.
Oil, natural gas drilling in US increased in Q2 - API
US oil and natural gas well drilling activity increased in the 2011 second quarter, according to a quarterly analysis released by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An estimated 10,939 oil wells, natural gas wells and dry holes were completed, up 14% from 2010’s second quarter and up 46% from 2009’s second quarter.
Apache CEO lauds hydraulic fracturing disclosure law in Texas, asks others to follow
A new hydraulic fracturing disclosure law in the state of Texas - signed by Gov. Rick Perry late on Friday - demonstrates that states and oil and gas producers can work together to increase public confidence in the industry while developing abundant and cleaner-burning natural gas resources, according to Apache Corp. CEO G. Steven Farris.
Southern Union completes pipeline work for new Texas NGL plant
Southern Union said it completed the initial phase of construction to isolate its South Texas system to provide bi-directional flow for liquids-rich gas service.
Southern Union board authorizes merger talks with US midstream firm Williams
The board of directors for natural gas pipeline firm Southern Union said on Friday that it authorized the company to engage in discussions with US midstream firm Williams regarding its $44/share all-cash bid to acquire the company.
CB&I to work on LNG trains at Chevron Australia Gorgon project
Chevron Australia has awarded CB&I a contract for the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work on the Gorgon project on Barrow Island, Western Australia. The contract has an estimated value of $2.3 billion and is scheduled to be completed in 2015.
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