Gas to liquids (GTL)
Foster Wheeler awarded EPCm contract for Engen South Africa pipeline project
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract by Engen Petroleum for engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services for Engen’s new multi-products pipeline feeder lines and infrastructure project at the company’s Durban refinery in South Africa.
US raises outlook for Marcellus Shale gas recovery
The Marcellus Shale contains about 84 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas and 3.4 billion bbl of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas liquids according to a new assessment by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Enterprise, Energy Transfer call off proposed JV for Cushing-to-Houston crude pipeline
Enterprise Products has called off its proposed joint venture with Energy Transfer to develop and construct a 584-mile crude oil pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma to Houston.
DCP begins construction of Sand Hills pipeline to transport NGLs to Gulf coast
The board of directors for DCP Midstream has approved the construction of the Sand Hills pipeline to provide new capacity for natural gas liquids (NGL) transportation from the Permian and Eagle Ford producing basins to market centers along the Gulf coast. Planning and field work for Sand Hills has been underway for several months and now construction activities will accelerate, the company said.
Dow Corning starts production of monosilane gas for use as solar feedstock
Dow Corning said on Wednesday that it has begun production of high-purity monosilane gas - a key material used as an anti-reflective solar cell coating and as a feedstock for photovoltaics.
CB&I venture awarded Australia LNG project work
A CB&I joint venture with Chiyoda Corp. and Saipem S.p.A has been awarded a preparation and supply contract for the Arrow LNG plant project in Australia. Arrow Energy Pty Ltd., the project operator, is a 50/50 joint venture partnered by Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina.
Praxair acquires Ohio gas distributor Weldco
The distribution subsidiary of industrial gases major Praxair has acquired Weldco, an independent distributor of industrial and specialty gases and ancillary welding equipment, supplies and services. With 23 employees and sales of $8 million, Weldco is considered a market leader in Cincinnati, Ohio, which is one of the top 20 welding markets in the US.
Momentive starts up new production line at Texas oilfield technology complex
The oilfield technology group (OTG) of Momentive Specialty Chemicals started up a new manufacturing production line at its facility in Brady, Texas, to provide additional resin-coated proppants to fracturing service companies and operators in the oil and gas industry.
American Petroleum Institute CEO disappointed by US shale gas committee findings
American Petroleum Institute (API) chief executive Jack Gerard welcomed an acknowledgement from the US government subcommittee on shale gas of the economic and energy security benefits of natural gas development, but said the specific recommendations were disappointing and confusing.
El Paso Corp. to spin off E&P business in 2011
Natural gas company El Paso Corp. said Thursday that it had taken important steps related to the planned spinoff of its E&P business before year-end 2011. On Thursday, El Paso filed its initial Form 10 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This filing provides information about the spinoff and provides a detailed look at all aspects of the E&P business.
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
