project management
YPF, Shell sign agreement for first phase of the Argentina LNG project
YPF President and CEO Horacio Marin, and Shell's Executive Vice President of LNG, Cederic Cremers, have signed a project development agreement (PDA) for the development of Argentina’s LNG project.
Energy Dome and ENGIE sign pioneering storage offtake agreement
Energy Dome, a long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology company, and ENGIE have signed an offtake agreement for the first full-scale CO2 Battery developed by Energy Dome in Ottana, Sardinia, Italy.
Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal will not operate in Q1, DET says
Germany's Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal, built in response to Europe's energy crisis, is currently not expected to handle any deliveries during the first quarter of 2025, according to a statement by its government-owned operator.
Gasunie updates its national hydrogen network rollout plan
Over the coming years, Gasunie subsidiary Hynetwork will be rolling out the national hydrogen network for the Netherlands in various stages. In this interview, Helmie Botter, Business Development Hydrogen Manager at Gasunie, and Joost Hooghiem, Director of Hydrogen Network Netherlands, explain the current status.
Phillips 66 outlines nearly $3-B capital program for 2025
Phillips 66 announced a 2025 capital budget of $2.1 billion, including $998 million for sustaining capital and $1.1 billion for growth capital.
Hydrom and thyssenkrupp nucera collaborate on developing Oman’s green hydrogen industry
Hydrogen Oman and thyssenkrupp nucera have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together in supporting the growing green hydrogen sector in the Sultanate of Oman.
Wood signs trio of global engineering and project delivery agreements with bp
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has signed three major agreements with bp to provide engineering and project delivery services for its capital projects worldwide.
Woodside, Bechtel sign agreement for Louisiana LNG
Woodside has signed a revised lump sum turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel for the development of the three train 16.5-metric MMtpy foundation development of Louisiana LNG.
ADNOC Gas awards design contract for gas processing facilities at Bab Gas Cap
ADNOC Gas Plc. and its subsidiaries (together referred to as “ADNOC Gas” or the “company”), a world-class integrated gas processing company, announced today that Worley Engineering Pty. Ltd. has been awarded the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for new gas processing facilities at Bab Gas Cap (BGC).
Jordan signs deal to use Egyptian FSRU until 2026
Egypt and Jordan have signed an agreement to allow Jordan to use an Egyptian floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) until 2026. The FSRU will help Jordan secure LNG supplies in case of emergencies ahead of the completion of the Aqaba LNG import terminal scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Enable affordable and reliable delivery of low-carbon fuel for the energy transition
Natural gas is uniquely positioned as a transition fuel to support an affordable and secure energy transformation through the displacement of coal-powered electricity generation and supplement renewable electricity. The safe, reliable and environmentally sustainable delivery of LNG to consumer markets requires investment in new and expanded infrastructure.
Case Study: Providing a proactive risk management approach for rupture mitigation valves
U.S. federal natural gas pipeline regulation 49 CFR 192.935(c) requires that operators perform a risk analysis to determine where the use of rupture mitigation valves (RMVs), such as remote-controlled valves and automatic shutoff valves, may be efficient to add protection to high consequence areas.
Improving sustainability: Tackle fugitive emissions from reciprocating compressors
Reciprocating gas compressors are used in many applications, and their operators demand excellent reliability. Unscheduled downtime can incur significant financial costs for the business. Therefore, most operators employ a proactive maintenance regime to ensure their compressors deliver reliable service between major overhauls.
Woodside to bring in several partners to Louisiana LNG project by March
Woodside Energy expects to bring several partners into its Louisiana liquefied natural gas development by the time the company gives the financial go-ahead to the U.S. project in the first quarter of 2025, said its CEO. Australia-listed Woodside is seeking to sell a 50% stake in the Louisiana LNG project.
Guyana gas-to-energy project wins initial $500-MM bank loan guarantee approval
Guyana has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Export-Import Bank for a more than $500 MM loan guarantee to support a natural-gas fired power project and gas processing facility.
BASF, Kent collaborate to advance gas treatment innovation in the Middle East
Kent has been awarded a contract for engineering services by BASF to support the company’s gas treatment initiatives in the UAE. Kent will provide essential engineering and design services as part of the development of Process Design Packages (PDP) within BASF’s licensed gas treatment technology package OASE®.
McDermott achieves ISO 50001 Certification for energy management at four fabrication yards
McDermott has received the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001 certification for energy management at four of its major fabrication yards: the Batam Fabrication Yard (BFY) in Indonesia, the Jebel Ali Fabrication Yard (JAY) in the United Arab Emirates, the McDermott Qingdao Wuchuan (QMW) in China, and Qatar Fabrication Company (QFAB) in Qatar.
Day 2 of WGLC 2024 begins with Chevron speaker’s inspiring, relatable message
The enthusiasm was evident as Day 2 of WGLC – Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy – began on Wednesday in Houston. Kelley Henderson, General Manager of Category Management and Projects for Chevron, entered the stage to the popular song, “Fight Song,” by Rachel Platten, greeting a full ballroom of attendees.
Tecnimont to build waste-to-biogas plant to fuel local kitchens in India
Tecnimont Private Ltd. has teamed up with India's Paradeep Municipality and National Institute of Technology, Karnataka – Surathkal (NITK) to develop a biogas plant from waste. The biogas produced will be used as cooking fuel for consumers.
WGLC 2024 opens with strong call for women’s leadership in energy
The 20th annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy (WGLC) kicked off with a powerful opening session led by Alexandra “Alie” Pruner, Senior Advisor at Perella Weinberg Partners/TPH&Co.
Crown LNG rushing to develop and start building US LNG plant while Trump in office
Crown LNG is racing against time to develop and start construction of a 9-MMtpy LNG export plant in the U.S. before President-elect Donald Trump's second term ends in 2029. "We were sincerely hoping that he (Trump) would be there to support the industry because certainly the old administration was against it, quite simply," CEO Swapan Kataria said.
ADNOC Gas signs 10-yr LNG SPA with India’s GAIL
ADNOC Gas has signed a 10-yr Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with GAIL India Limited to supply up to 520,000 tpy LNG, starting in 2026. The SPA converts the previous Heads of Agreement between ADNOC Gas and GAIL, announced in January, into a definitive agreement.
Nigeria signs $1.2-B deal with CNCEC to revamp a 135-MMft3d gas plant
Nigeria has signed a $1.2-B contract with Chinese state-owned engineering firm CNCEC to revamp a gas processing plant crucial for the country's aluminum production.
INEOS, Royal Wagenborg partner on CCS infrastructure in the EU
INEOS and Royal Wagenborg have signed a landmark agreement on the delivery of CO2 transportation. This multi-year agreement, a significant step towards advancing carbon capture and storage within the European Union, will see Royal Wagenborg supply a newly built CO₂ carrier dedicated to Project Greensand, led by INEOS with its partners Harbour Energy and Nordsøfonden.
Russia sees India as potential market for LNG from its 13-MMtpy Ust-Luga plant
Russia is interested in ramping up exports of LNG to India, particularly from its 13-MMtpy Ust-Luga complex that is currently under construction in the Leningrad Region of Russia.
ADNOC GAS to acquire 60% of Ruwais LNG from ADNOC, valued at $5 B
ADNOC Gas expects ADNOC to transfer its 60% share of the Ruwais LNG Project to the company at cost - estimated to be around $5 B - in the second half of 2028.
Linde selected to supply carbon capture technology to ADNOC’S Hail and Ghasha project
Linde Engineering has signed an agreement with NEXTCHEM to provide carbon capture technology to ADNOC's Hail and Ghasha project. Located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the project is one of the world’s largest offshore sour gas developments and aims to operate with net zero emissions.
Proven methods to lower costs and boost safety in gas distribution operations
Gas distribution systems exist in a multitude of applications. A crucial element of proper system function is ensuring gases are transported safely, keeping critical processes in place. This article details proven methods to lower costs and boost safety in gas distribution systems.
Flare system design: Liquid pockets in flare headers
Flare and relief systems are the last line of defense against plant emergency overpressure and loss of containment. Therefore, the efficient design, management and maintenance of these systems are vital for safe operations throughout the lifecycle and operation of a plant.
Repsol freezes green H2 projects in Spain
Repsol has paused its planned green H2 projects in Spain, which would have had a combined electrolysis capacity of 350 MW, due to an unfavorable regulatory environment.
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Vaisala seeks to remove greenwashing from carbon capture with new measurement solution
- Vanguard Renewables breaks ground on its first organics-to-renewable gas facility
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
- Linde selected to supply carbon capture technology to ADNOC’S Hail and Ghasha project
