Middle East
Sasol plans gas-to-liquids project in Uzbekistan
South African energy and chemicals group Sasol signed an investment agreement with the Uzbekistan government to develop a gas-to-liquids (GTL) project in Uzbekistan. The agreement was completed with project partners Uzbekneftegaz and PETRONAS, according to Sasol officials.
Foster Wheeler wins EPC deal for Sasol expansion in South Africa
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract by Sasol to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services for the Sasolburg utilities expansion project at Sasolburg, South Africa.
IEA cuts global oil demand outlook, citing economy
Market observers are puzzled over the ‘paradox’ of weakening economic growth and oil demand indicators on one hand and $110/bbl crude on the other, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which on Tuesday cut forecasts for oil demand growth in 2011 and 2012.
BP sells stakes in southern Africa fuels marketing
BP has completed the sale of its fuels marketing businesses in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania to Puma Energy. The sale of the final business in Tanzania completed on September 1, the company said.
Alfa Laval wins order for heat exchangers from Qatar natural gas project
Alfa Laval has received an order from Japanese engineering company JGC Corp. to supply heat exchangers for a major natural gas project in Qatar. The order value is approximately SEK 90 million and delivery is scheduled for 2012.
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