Gas to liquids (GTL)
North American sales of natural gas vehicles seen lagging through 2019
While many markets in Europe and Latin America continue to struggle with expanding refueling infrastructure quickly enough to meet the needs of both consumers and fleets, the adoption of NGVs is still growing rapidly. North America, however, continues to lag.
LNG mobile fueling unit successfully demonstrated
The Linde mobile fueler allows customers to test the feasibility of using LNG as an alternative to fuels such as diesel.
Statoil and Wintershall sign strategic gas supply agreement
The companies agreed to a 10-year sales agreement for the delivery of 45 billion cubic meters (Bcm) of gas.
Enterprise Products launches new NGL fractionator at Mont Belvieu complex
Expected capacity is 85,000 bpd, increasing total fractionation capacity at Enterprise's Mont Belvieu facility to 485,000 bpd. The sixth fractionator will facilitate rising NGL production from domestic shale plays, including the Eagle Ford and other basins in the Rocky Mountain and Mid-continent regions.
Midstream processors reap benefits as US targets liquid shale plays – PwC
There were nine midstream deals that contributed $11.1 billion. According to PwC, there has been a rise in midstream processing deals during 2012 due to the oil and gas liquids being extracted from the shale plays and as companies think through the various scenarios that may play out with exports.
NGL profitability weakens amid rising US supply
Prices for natural gas liquids (NGLs) have dropped precipitously this year amid growing supplies, weakening margins for a key driver of US shale development. But extracting NGLs, such as ethane, propane and butane remains more attractive than producing dry natural gas, the report says.
HP Impact: Natural gas vehicles could be gaining traction
Natural gas vehicles could be gaining tractionA new report from PIRA Energy Group says that the sheer volume of US recoverable gas resources relative to expected demand suggests that benchmark Henry H..
HP Construction: Europe
Clariant has inaugurated what is said to be Germany’s biggest pilot plant for producing climate-friendly cellulose ethanol from agricultural waste. Located in Straubing, Bavaria, and supported by..
HP Construction: Asia-Pacific
Jilin Qianyuan Energy Development has selected Chemtex, along with Black & Veatch’s patented PRICO LNG technology, to deliver a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility. Expected to be complete..
Honeywell to buy majority share in gas technology firm Thomas Russell
The firm's UOP subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a 70% stake in Thomas Russell Co., a privately-held provider of technology and equipment for natural gas processing and treating.
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