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Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

Changes on the horizon at Harburg refineryNynas has received approval from the European Commission to take over production and responsibility for the base oil plant and associated production units at ..

UOP forms alliance with Black & Veatch to develop transport LNG fuels

Through the alliance, the two companies will offer integrated, small-scale LNG plants capable of processing between 50,000 and 500,000 gal/day of LNG per single processing train, with the capability to extend capacity. LNG can be sold as transportation fuel or used instead of traditional diesel.

Shell picks Louisiana site near Baton Rouge for proposed GTL plant

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Shell says it remains several years away from making a final investment decision. But selecting a site allows Shell to begin engineering studies and the permitting process.

Foster Wheeler to work as consultant on Peru gas pipelines expansion

The proposal involves the development of pipelines to support the existing natural gas and NGLs transportation system from Las Malvinas to the Chiquintirca compression station, and the development of a southern pipeline from the existing gas transportation system to the south coast.

GE, Clean Energy, Ferus to jointly develop LNG fueling projects in US

The consortium, named Eagle LNG Partners, will develop regional LNG projects to meet the growing demand for the cleaner-burning, less expensive fuel in industries such as long-haul trucking, rail, mining, marine, and oil and gas services. Investment terms were not disclosed by the companies.

India energy minister targets Asia LNG price reform

Most LNG sold in Asia is by long-term contract linked to crude-oil prices which have stayed higher than piped-gas prices. "All this oil system should go," said Veerappa Moily, India's energy minister.

US conditionally approves Dominion to export Cove Point LNG

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Construction at the existing Maryland terminal is scheduled to begin in 2014, pending receipt of final approval and environmental permits, with an in-service date of 2017.

Inpex sees Japan playing pivitol role in future LNG exports from Australia

Last year, Australia shipped about 24 million metric tons of LNG -- most to Japan. Australian exports are forecast to more than triple in the next five years as new projects come on stream. The country has more than a dozen projects either under construction or on the drawing board.

Poland delays LNG terminal, shows support for coal

The terminal, now due for completion at the end of 2014, and the development of Poland's shale gas deposits are important components of the government's strategy to reduce the country's dependence on natural gas imports from Russia. The country also wants to lower its carbon dioxide emissions.

Sasol taps Foster Wheeler to engineer Mozambique gas compression project

Foster Wheeler has been awarded an EPCm contract by Sasol Petroleum for the low-pressure compression project at Sasol’s central processing facility (CPF) in Temane, Mozambique.