Equipment
Hitachi Energy to deliver the world's first SF6-free 550-kV gas-insulated switchgear
Hitachi Energy has announced it will deliver the world's first sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free 550-kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to the Central China Branch of the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC).
Freeport LNG export plant in Texas (U.S.) on track to exit outage on Wed.
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas was on track to take in more natural gas on Wednesday after shutting on Tuesday, a sign the plant was exiting an outage, according to gas flow data from financial firm LSEG.
BASF partners with Plug Power to deploy purification solutions in their advanced hydrogen liquefaction plants
BASF announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Plug Power, positioning BASF’s advanced DeOxo catalysts as an offer within Plug Power’s hydrogen liquefaction plants globally to enhance their market offerings, improving reliability and cost efficiency.
Digital Feature: Unlocking untapped value: The pathway to a midstream pipeline virtual control room via human-centric industrial autonomy
Analysis indicates a compelling opportunity for vertically integrated midstream operators. By transitioning to advanced automation in pipeline control rooms, one can unlock significant value and drive margin expansion. This represents a substantial, often untapped, lever for profitability enhancement within the vertically integrated energy value chain.
First European built offshore CO₂ carrier to be christened and launched on May 14
The vessel is specifically designed to transport liquefied CO₂ from onshore capture sites to offshore storage in the Danish part of the North Sea, as part of Project Greensand.
Amarinth installs new cryogenic pump at Air Products' Didcot, UK facility
Amarinth has successfully delivered a state-of-the-art cryogenic pump replacement to Air Products at its Didcot facility in the UK.
Wison New Energies signs FLNG feasibility study contract for offshore Suriname
Wison New Energies (WNE) has officially signed the Detailed Feasibility Study (DFS) for a new-build Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility in Suriname's Offshore Block 52.
Argentina's YPF rules out building land-based LNG plant
Argentina's state-run oil firm YPF has ruled out building an onshore natural gas liquefaction plant as it will instead rely on floating vessels for this process, YPF's chief executive said in an interview with local media.
Spain's national hydrogen network plan ahead of schedule
Plans to build a 2,600 km (1,615 mile) hydrogen network in Spain are advancing ahead of schedule and the infrastructure is on track to start operations in 2030, the chief of Spanish gas grid operator Enagas said.
Morgan Stanley Infra Partners eyes $2-B Permian pipelines sale
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners is exploring the sale of its majority stake in Brazos Midstream II, with a deal expected to value its holding at more than $2 B including debt.
Optimizing NGL treatment for sulfur and methanol reduction at Pembina NGL Corporation’s Redwater fractionation plant—Part 1
This case study details how Pembina NGL Corp. reduced sulfur and methanol in its NGL treatment at the Redwater fractionation plant in Alberta, Canada.
ITT Goulds Pumps introduces 3430 large double suction pump line
ITT Inc.’s Goulds Pumps has launched its 3430 large double suction pump line, featuring a new design delivering significant advancements in cost, features and hydraulics to the market.
Enhance rotating equipment reliability: Implementing a bad actor program in the oil and gas industry
Bad actor programs play a critical role in enhancing equipment reliability and optimizing maintenance costs within industrial plants. This article explores the implementation of such a program at Saudi Aramco’s Yanbu natural gas liquids Fractionation Department, focusing on rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines and motors.
Optimizing gas analysis in carbon capture, utilization and storage
The CCUS market encompasses wide-ranging applications, with different challenges when it comes to gas analysis. No two CCUS applications are the same, and each therefore requires a tailored approach to best meet gas analysis requirements. The selection of a gas analyzer depends on more than the gases that it can detect, as it must also consider the number of gases that can be measured by a single system, precision and accuracy of the measurement, complexity of the installation, ongoing maintenance requirements, lifecycle costs, and other factors.
Innovations
These are some of the latest innovations in the gas processing and LNG sector.
Digital Exclusive: The value of experience—Why expertise matters in compressor overhauls and revamps
It is no exaggeration to say that without compressors, countless industries ranging from petrochemicals to brewing would grind to an almost instant halt. For the companies working in these sectors, it is critical to ensure their equipment is working efficiently and reliably. Over time, many businesses face challenges when working with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of their compressors. Whether due to poor service, the age of the equipment or a loss of connection with the OEM, companies often seek alternatives for repair and maintenance. However, this move can come with risks of its own, as there is no guarantee that a third party can offer the same level of performance.
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC mulls bid for Aethon's U.S. natural gas assets
Abu Dhabi state oil company ADNOC is in the early stages of considering a bid for investment firm Aethon Energy Management's U.S. natural gas assets.
Alexandroupolis LNG terminal to restart soon and hit capacity by September
The 4.3-MMtpy Alexandroupolis LNG terminal in Greece will begin a gradual restart soon and reach full capacity by September. Gastrade halted operations at Alexandroupolis in late January, citing technical issues
Bulgaria to increase capacity to import gas from Greece by 50% next year
Bulgaria will increase its capacity to import gas from Greece by 50% a year from next January to 8 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually, the head of gas transmission operator Bulgartransgaz said.
Rakishev's Fincraft Group plans to launch Borankol gas processing plant in Kazakhstan in June
The Borankol Gas Processing Plant (GPP) in Kazakhstan is scheduled for commissioning in June 2025, the head of Fincraft Group Kenes Rakishev said.
Mozambique government approves Eni's Coral Norte FLNG plan
Mozambique approved the development plan for Eni's second floating liquefied natural gas platform, Coral Norte, paving the way for a final investment decision.
Chevron announces sale of majority interest in its East Texas (U.S.) gas assets
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., has closed on a transaction to sell a 70% interest in its East Texas gas assets to an affiliate of TG Natural Resources LLC (TGNR), a company indirectly owned by Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. (Tokyo Gas) and Castleton Commodities Intl. LLC (CCI), for $525 MM, with $75 MM paid in cash and $450 MM as a capital carry to fund Haynesville development.
Argan Inc.’s Gemma Power Systems to proceed on EPC contract for 1.2-GW natural gas power project in Texas (U.S.)
Argan Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Gemma Power Systems, has received a notice to proceed on its previously announced engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services contract with Sandow Lakes Energy Co. LLC (SLEC) of Rockdale, Texas (U.S.) for a 1.2-GW ultra-efficient natural gas-fired plant in Lee County, Texas.
Generac strengthens energy portfolio with new products designed for data center market
Generac Holdings Inc., a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, has strengthened its portfolio with new generators designed for the data center market. These new products round out its energy solutions portfolio, which include diesel and natural gas generators and multi-asset energy systems.
AIQ and Gulf Energy Information collaborate to further enrich ENERGYai with industry intelligence
Gulf Energy to provide AIQ with exclusive access to its proprietary datasets, and industry-leading documents. ENERGY is already trained on petabytes of operational data from ADNOC, and this agreement will provide the solution with access to even greater quantities of relevant, high-quality industry information.
Carbon Clean announces successful completion of world’s first industrial deployment of CycloneCC
Carbon Clean announced the successful completion of the world’s first industrial deployment of CycloneCC. The modular unit has achieved the major milestone of around 4,000 operating hours over a six-month period, delivering a high-purity CO2 product
Stockholm Exergi to begin building one of the world's largest carbon capture projects using CATACARB Enhanced HPC
With technology licensed from CATACARB, Stockholm Exergi (SE) announced its decision to proceed building one of the world's largest facilities for capture and permanent storage of carbon dioxide. Operations are planned to begin in 2028.
Bureau Veritas grants AiP to MARIC for 155,000-m³ ultra-large ethane carrier
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has awarded Approval in Principle to the Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC) for its new 155,000-m³ ultra-large ethane carrier design.
GE Vernova to supply gas turbines for new Missouri (U.S.) power plant
GE Vernova has secured an order to supply its aeroderivative gas turbines for Springfield City Utilities' (CU) new power generating station in Missouri (U.S.).
Gulf Energy Information Opens Nominations for 2025 Excellence Awards
Gulf Energy Information is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards, the premier international honors recognizing outstanding innovation, leadership, and achievement across the global energy sector.
- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
- Update: How Germany is building up LNG import terminals
- IEEFA: Europe’s LNG imports decline 19% with gas demand at 11-yr low
- TotalEnergies and partners launch the 2nd phase of Northern Lights CCS project
- Digital Exclusive: The value of experience—Why expertise matters in compressor overhauls and revamps
