Gas Processing/LNG
GasLog acquires two LNG carriers from BG Group
The two vessels, built in 2010, are the Methane Becki Anne and Methane Julia Louise and each have a cargo capacity of 170,000 m3 and have on-board reliquefaction plants.
Bolivia expands petrochemical capability with Bulo Bulo ammonia complex
The Bulo Bulo ammonia-urea facility will be Bolivia’s first petrochemical venture. This new facility is expected to produce sufficient urea/ammonia supplies for domestic demand and will provide surplus product for export.
HP Editorial Comment: Accessing the value of methane and the North American petrochemical revolution
The North American (NA) petrochemical industry is experiencing a renaissance of new project announcements and manufacturing expansions. This wave of activity is supported by abundant, low-cost natural gas supplies. In particular, many ethylene projects are under various stages of development.
HP Global: India’s fertilizer industry gathering strength
The $2-T Indian economy is forecast to have an annual average GDP growth rate of 8%–9% in 2015 under the new government. The main drivers—agriculture and industrial manufacturing—need r..
HP Viewpoint: Methanex focuses on growth and expanding its operations across the globe
As the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets, Methanex Corp. continues to focus on growing and expanding its operations across the globe. The most recen..
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Honeywell will maintain control systems for Sasol CTL complexHoneywell Process Solutions (HPS) has signed a five-year agreement to support Sasol’s synthetic fuels and chemicals facility in Secund..
HP Industry Metrics
US commercial crude oil inventories are at elevated levels and are expected to increase. Lower crude oil prices have supported consumption in developed economies, removed budgetary constraints in emer..
Zachry, CB&I, Chiyoda to build Freeport LNG train
Following regulatory approval, construction of trains one and two began in November 2014. Chiyoda joins the Zachry-CB&I joint venture in developing the third train, which is slated to bring the facility to its full capacity in 2019.
Linde starts up new Texas air separation unit
The new ASU at the plant in La Porte, Texas, will produce gaseous oxygen and nitrogen for the existing gasification units as well as a new gasifier under construction at the site.
Fluor wins contractor services work on Azerbaijan gas, chemicals project
Fluor is slated to provide project management contractor services for SOCAR's new oil-gas processing and petrochemical complex (OGPC) in Azerbaijan.
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