Downstream news
EIA: most planned natural gas pipeline capacity additions in 2026 and 2027 originate in Texas
Developers plan to bring approximately 44.9 billion ft3/d of new pipeline capacity online in the US in 2026 and 2027, according to the US Energy Information Administration's latest 'Natural Gas Pipeline Projects Tracker.'
Yokogawa obtains certification to O-PAS standard’s OPC UA profile
Yokogawa Electric Corp. has announced that its OpreX™ Open Automation SI Kit for OPA systems has been certified for conformance with the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) profile of the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS™).
Bechtel greenlit for Sabine Pass liquefaction expansion
Bechtel has received limited notice to proceed from Cheniere for Train 7 at the Sabine Pass liquefaction expansion project in Southwest Louisiana, US.
TNPA signs terminal operator agreement to advance LNG development in South Africa
Transnet National Ports Authority has signed a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Ukwanda LNG to develop an onshore LNG regasification facility at the Port of Ngqura, South Africa.
KBR technology selected for SAF and e-SAF plant by NorSAF
KBR has announced that NorSAF has selected KBR’s proprietary PureSAF® technology for what is set to become the largest SAF and e-SAF production plant in Northern Europe.
Lummus Technology launches new C5 solution
Lummus Technology has announced the commercial launch of Thermacrack™ C5 to help producers increase production efficiency and reduce capital investment for specialty chemicals.
EIA: US is major energy exporter and importer
The EIA has reported that the US is a major energy exporter and importer, especially for petroleum as it sets new record total energy exports.
CB&I secures contract for Commonwealth LNG facility
CB&I has received a contract award and full notice to proceed from Technip Energies on behalf of Caturus for five full containment concrete LNG storage tanks for the Commonwealth LNG project, Louisiana, US.
Clariant catalysts deliver strong performance at Yihua formaldehyde plants in China
Clariant have announced the successful operation of its FAMAX formaldehyde catalysts at two world-scale production facilities operated by Yihua Group in China, at two formaldehyde plants.
Aramco and Emerson collaborate on strategic corrosion R&D
Emerson have announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Aramco).