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Angola exported more LNG to Europe and less to Asia in 2022 and 2023
Angola exported more LNG to Europe and less to Asia in 2022 and 2023, according to estimates from the ‘Statistical Review of World Energy'.
EEMUA releases new edition of EEMUA 159
EEMUA has published Edition 6 of its EEMUA Publication 159, ‘Above ground flat bottomed storage tanks – a guide to inspection, maintenance and repair’.
API welcomes Trump’s executive order
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has welcomed the Trump administration’s actions to protect US energy.
India to account for 46% of global benzene capacity additions through 2030
India is set to dominate global benzene capacity growth by 2030, accounting for nearly half of the worldwide planned additions, reports GlobalData.
US propane consumption reached an 18-year record in January 2025
US propane consumption reached 1.48 million bpd in January 2025 as severe cold drove up heating demand across much of the country.
DET awards Worley contract for Brunsbüttel LNG terminal
Worley Ltd has been awarded a contract by Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET) for Phase 2 of the Brunsbüttel Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany.
Woodside partners with Stonepeak
Woodside has entered into a binding agreement with Stonepeak for the sale of a 40% interest in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC.
German regulator signals EU may ease gas storage mandates
The European Union (EU) is likely to relax its current gas storage refilling targets amid mounting concerns that the rules are distorting market dynamics and driving up prices, according to Klaus Müller, President of Germany’s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA).
MFG Chemical appoints Technical Director, Water Additives
Dr. Jeff Kramer will develop new products for water treatment and work directly with customers to address their water treatment issues and provide effective solutions.
Lummus completes electric heater unit start-up
Lummus has completed the start-up of its electric heater demonstration unit.