compression
Kent secures engineering/execution of UK compressor station project
Kent announced its integral role in the delivery of a major infrastructure project at the Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire, UK. This project, delivered on behalf of United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS), is designed to enhance the resilience and sustainability of the UK’s gas network.
Kent secures integral role in engineering and execution of Wormington compressor station project
Kent announced its integral role in the delivery of a major infrastructure project at the Wormington Compressor Station in Gloucestershire, UK.
Archrock to acquire Natural Gas Compression Systems Inc.
Archrock Inc. and Natural Gas Compression Systems Inc. (NGCSI), a high-quality provider of contract gas compression services, have entered into definitive agreements under which Archrock will acquire NGCSI and NGCSE Inc. (collectively “NGCS”), in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $357 MM.
Baker Hughes, NextDecade enter framework agreement for Rio Grande LNG expansion trains
Baker Hughes and NextDecade Corporation announced that they have entered into a framework agreement whereby NextDecade plans to utilize Baker Hughes’ gas turbine and refrigerant compressor technology
Parker Hannifin joins iHAPC project to test H2 and argon for cleaner and more energy-efficient engine technologies
Led by the University of Vaasa and supported by Wärtsilä under the WISE (Wide and Intelligent Sustainable Energy) program, the project will develop and test a prototype engine that uses hydrogen and argon to achieve a significant efficiency boost.
A novel process and machinery unit for the highly efficient liquefaction of renewable natural gases
This article describes a gas expansion-based liquefaction process using a proprietary machine called a compander.. Highlights of the process include ease of operation and permitting, as well as high quality thanks to in-house design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of key components.
Sapphire Technologies, Tulip Compression join forces to advance clean energy in India
Sapphire Technologies, a leader in energy recovery systems for hydrogen (H2) and natural gas applications, has announced a strategic expansion into India with its partnership with Tulip Compression Pvt. Ltd. (TCPL), a prominent provider of energy solutions in the region’s natural gas industry. Together, the companies aim to deploy Sapphire’s FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpander (FIT) technology to India, addressing critical energy infrastructure challenges while advancing the country’s clean energy ambitions.
FERC approves Kinder Morgan’s $72-MM Texas-Louisiana Expansion Project
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has granted Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC, a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan (KM), authorization to expand its natural gas facilities in Texas and Louisiana.
Equinor extends Norway LNG outage by 10 days
Equinor has extended an ongoing outage at its Hammerfest LNG plant in Arctic northern Norway by 10 days to Jan. 19 as it continues to repair a failed compressor, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.
Phillips 66 to grow Permian midstream business with EPIC NGL acquisition
Phillips 66 announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy EPIC Y-Grade GP, LLC and EPIC Y-Grade, LP, which own various subsidiaries and long haul natural gas liquids pipelines, fractionation facilities and distribution systems (EPIC NGL) for total cash consideration of $2.2 B, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
Senegal and Mauritania announce first gas from bp's Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project
The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project developed by bp and partners has produced its first gas from an offshore field in Senegal and Mauritania.
bp and XRG close deal to launch new natural gas platform
bp and XRG have reached financial close and completed formation of their new joint venture and international natural gas platform – Arcius Energy. The JV will initially focus on development of gas assets in Egypt.
Minimize GHG emissions (methane) from compressor stations transporting natural gas through pipelines
Compressor stations for transporting natural gas can be the source of considerable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (methane emissions) if not controlled. Oil and gas companies along the natural gas supply chain are under pressure to reduce GHG emissions. This article details the various sources of such emissions and the options available to control and mitigate them.
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.
Waukesha teams with Nidec to improve engine and electric motor solutions for gas compression industry
Waukesha, an INNIO Group brand, and Nidec Conversion, a business segment of the Nidec Motion & Energy Platform, have announced a technology collaboration that integrates Nidec’s high-efficiency electric motor technology with Waukesha’s engine solutions.
StraightFlo™ reciprocating compressor valve provider rebrands as Atlas Copco
In a move underscoring the company’s expanded global reach and enhanced resources, reciprocating compressor valve maker Zahroof Valves Inc. will now operate under the Atlas Copco brand.
Hanwha signs MoU with GasLog to convert LNG propulsion to ammonia
Hanwha Power Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GasLog to convert its LNG carrier propulsion system to an ammonia gas turbine.
Wood to design the DeLa Express natural gas pipeline project in Texas and Louisiana (U.S.)
Wood has been awarded the front-end engineering design the DeLa Express pipeline project being developed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.
The case for electrifying brownfield compressor stations
Gas transmission system operators around the world are under intense pressure to reduce emissions, lower costs and ensure profitability in a future defined by market volatility. Upgrading legacy drive systems in compressor stations can play a key role in achieving these objectives.
India's Adani Total Gas posts 1Q profit rise on strong CNG demand
Adani Total Gas reported a jump in 1Q profit on Monday, helped by strong demand for the cleaner-burning compressed natural gas (CNG), sending its shares 2% higher.
Archrock to buy natgas compression firm TOPS for $983 MM
Energy infrastructure company Archrock has confirmed it will buy contract gas compression services provider Total Operations and Production Services (TOPS) for ~$983 MM in cash and stock from Apollo Global Management funds.
Improving sustainability: Tackling fugitive emissions from reciprocating compressors
Fugitive emissions from gas compressors represent a significant issue for operators, both in terms of sustainability and operational efficiency. While leaks will not result in immediate problems or incur unplanned downtime, they should be addressed at the earliest opportunity.
ANGI expands its biomethane business into Europe
ANGI Energy Systems, a Vontier business and a leading provider of sustainable biogas and biomethane compression and decompression solutions, is expanding into Europe.
Aramco’s strategic gas expansion progresses with $25 B in contract awards
Aramco has awarded contracts worth more than $25 B to progress its strategic gas expansion, which targets sales gas production growth of more than 60% by 2030.
EU approves $3.2 B in German hydrogen pipeline support
The European Commission has signed off on about €3 B ($3.2 B) of planned German state aid for building a system of hydrogen pipelines known as the Hydrogen Core Network.
Repsol's Saint John LNG (Canada) awards technology contract to Galileo Technologies
Through the installation of Galileo Technologies’ reliquefaction solution, Saint John LNG will be able to recover and store this resource to serve the market, especially during times of high demand.
Protecting LNG processes
The LNG process chain includes several complex and diverse processes, from extraction, liquefaction and transport to consumption. To ensure the safety of these processes, pressure relief devices such as safety valves and rupture discs are required throughout various aspects of the LNG process chain to prevent serious accidents caused by overpressure.
Global pipelines construction outlook 2024—Part 2
This article will provide a forecast on pipeline construction in Africa, Asia, Europe, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Middle East.
Williams seeks to put more of US natural gas project into service
U.S. energy company Williams WMB.N sought permission from a federal energy regulator on Friday to put more of the Regional Energy Access natural gas project already under construction into service by July 1.
Tecnimont, Baker Hughes awarded an EPC contract for Hassi R'mel (Algeria) gas gathering system upgrade
MAIRE announced that a consortium composed by its subsidiary Tecnimont Integrated E&C Solutions and Baker Hughes has been awarded by SONATRACH an EPC contract for the implementation of three gas boosting stations and the upgrading of the gathering system, located at the Hassi R’mel gas field, 550 km south of Algiers.
- Biogas in France: TotalEnergies starts its 2nd largest unit in Normandy
- ONEOK announces joint ventures with MPLX to build LPG export terminal at U.S. Gulf Coast location
- Ukraine plans to import 800 MMm3 of gas until April after Russian strikes
- Parker Hannifin joins iHAPC project to test H2 and argon for cleaner and more energy-efficient engine technologies
- India's BPCL signs LPG supply deal with Norway's Equinor
