Gas processing

Substantial completion of Train 2 of the Sabine Pass liquefaction project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was achieved on 15 September 2016.

A combination of low commodity prices and a reduction in imports from key consumers has resulted in a substantial decline in charter rates for LNG carriers.

NTT Communications Corp. and Mitsui Chemicals Inc. have successfully created a technique that accurately and speedily predicts the quality of gas products.

A structured online resource, which combines tools, guidance and support, has been launched by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Wärtsilä and PLN will develop 500 MW of power generation solutions and related small scale LNG storage and regasification infrastructure.

Schlumberger Reservoir Products FZE has awarded Siirtec Nigi the design and supply of two modular sulfur recovery units for Kuwait Oil Company gas treatment facilities.

Once commissioned, the LMV-803Lr units will pump natural gas liquids (NGLs) from the bottom of a demethaniser to plant battery limits.

American Power Group Inc. has entered into remote flare capture and recovery and NGLs off-take agreements.

The Townsend facility includes a shallow-cut natural gas processing facility, natural gas gathering and liquids egress lines and a truck terminal.

Scientists have revealed the mechanism behind the direct conversion process of natural gas into methanol at room temperature.

GE Oil & Gas has been awarded a contract to supply gas turbine driven compressors for a third natural gas liquefaction train for the Tangguh expansion.

FedEx Freight has purchased more than 100 CNG tractors and has installed a CNG station to serve the new fleet at its Oklahoma City Service Center.

Global energy investment in 2015 amounted to US$1.8 trillion, down 8% (in real terms) from 2014, mainly due to a sharp fall in upstream oil and gas investment.

Spire Inc. completed its acquisition of EnergySouth Inc., the parent company of Mobile Gas and Willmut Gas, from Sempra US Gas & Power.

A recent survey of manufacturing executives indicated that many respondents (67%) would invest in data analytics, even as they pare back spending in other areas.