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Shell and Energy Transfer sign 20-year LNG SPA
Shell NA LNG LLC and Energy Transfer LNG Export LLC have signed a 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the offtake of 2.1 million tpy of LNG from the Lake Charles LNG project.
INEOS Phenol acquires Mitsui Phenols Singapore Ltd
INEOS Phenol has agreed to acquire the entire asset base of Mitsui Phenols Singapore Ltd from Mitsui Chemicals.
McDermott awarded FEED contract from Viva Energy Australia
McDermott International has been awarded a FEED contract from Viva Energy Australia as part of its Geelong Refinery project.
Freeport LNG updates on restart timeline
Freeport LNG Development L.P. has completed a detailed assessment of alternatives for resuming operations at its liquefaction facility.
MTO gas-chemical complex inks contract with Wood
The MTO gas-chemical complex has announced the signing of a contract with Wood Plc to support the project with detailed engineering and procurement assistance services.
US natural gas exports to Mexico are increasing at the West Texas border
Natural gas pipeline exports from West Texas to Mexico averaged 1.6 billion ft3/d during May 2022, reports the US EIA.
Hydrocarbon Engineering Spotlight with Sabin Metal Corp.
Hydrocarbon Engineering talks to Brad Cook, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Sabin Metal Corp., about the latest developments in the world of platinum group metals.
Asia to spearhead global refinery hydrotreater capacity additions
Asia is expected to register the highest refinery hydrotreater capacity additions globally between 2022 and 2026, accounting for approximately 39% of the total capacity additions by 2026, reports GlobalData.
Mangan acquires Orbital Gas Systems N.A.
Orbital Infrastructure Group Inc. has agreed to sell Orbital Gas Systems North America Inc. to Mangan Inc.
Hydrogen furnace arrives at Essar’s Stanlow refinery
Essar Oil UK has taken delivery of the first-ever hydrogen-powered furnace at its Stanlow site in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, UK.