engineering
AIChE and IChemE sign MoU to strengthen international STEM talent pool
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)—two professional societies dedicated to advancing the application of chemical engineering expertise internationally—have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further collaboration for the benefit of chemical and process engineering and society as a whole.
DNV awards HPWS AiPs for three innovative designs
DNV has awarded Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company (HPWS) three approval in principle (AiP) certificates for its innovative designs of three new ship types.
DNV awards Hudong Zhonghua AiP/GASA certificates for four innovative designs
DNV has awarded Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. with three Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates and a General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) certificate for the design of innovative vessels.
Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), HybriGenix Futures to collaborate on hydrogen production facility in Canada
Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), Inc. and HybriGenix Futures Inc. announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on an innovative clean power and hydrogen production facility in Alberta, Canada.
NextDecade withdraws carbon capture and storage application at FERC
NextDecade Corporation announced that its subsidiary Rio Grande LNG, LLC withdrew its application at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Rio Grande LNG facility and requested that the FERC terminate the CCS proceeding.
GAS Entec and AG&P to build strategic LNG terminal in Kingdom of Jordan
Leading LNG Infrastructure company GAS Entec with its group company AG&P and local partners Issa Haddadin, together referred to as the consortium, has been awarded a contract to build Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah onshore regasification LNG terminal at the Port of Aqaba in the Kingdom of Jordan.
GFI LNG, Pilot LNG form JV to develop Salina Cruz LNG project in Mexico
The Salina Cruz LNG JV will develop, construct and operate an LNG bunkering and transshipment terminal in Salinas del Márquez, Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico. Strategically located on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, the project is ideally positioned to supply North and Central American bunker and fuel 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.
Argent LNG has initial consultation with FERC, moves into pre-filing
Argent LNG is pursuing approval from FERC to begin the environmental pre-filing review for its mid-sized onshore LNG export project in Louisiana (U.S.).
U.S. court overturns FERC's authorization for NextDecade's Rio Grande project
A U.S. court has overturned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) authorization for NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project for not issuing a supplemental environmental impact statement
AtkinsRéalis awarded PSA for Miami-Dade (U.S.) Waste-to-Energy plant
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. announced that it has been awarded a professional services agreement to Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management for its new state of the art Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant.
Woodside awards Monadelphous AUS $200-MM construction contract for Pluto LNG project (Australia)
Engineering company Monadelphous Group Limited announced it has been awarded a AUS $200-MM construction contract with Woodside Burrup Pty Ltd for the Pluto LNG Train 1 facility and associated infrastructure near Karratha in Western Australia.
Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy
This strategic expansion aims to increase Oman's LNG production capacity to 15.2 MMtpy
Sempra, Bechtel agree on EPC contract for Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas (U.S.)
Sempra Infrastructure announced that Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 and Bechtel Energy have signed a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project under development in Port Arthur, Texas.
Fluor JV closer to completion, startup of LNG Canada Train One
Fluor Corp. has completed the final weld on the first production train at the LNG Canada project in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. This marks a pivotal moment in the construction of one of the largest energy projects in Canadian history.
Honeywell to buy Air Products' LNG unit for $1.81 B as deal-making spree continues
Honeywell said on Wednesday it would buy Air Products' liquefied natural gas (LNG) process technology and equipment business for $1.81 B in cash, marking the industrial giant's fourth acquisition this year.
Shell awards Wood major engineering contract for world’s largest floating offshore gas facility
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has secured a six-year contract to provide brownfield engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) solutions for Shell’s Prelude floating liquified natural gas (FLNG) facility in Western Australia.
Wood awarded concept study for Greater Sunrise LNG development
Wood will deliver a comprehensive concept study, considering engineering, technology, financing, commercial structures, fiscal, environmental, health & safety and socioeconomic drivers including local content.
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.
FERC approves Venture Global's 20-MMtpy CP2 LNG project in Louisiana (U.S.)
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Venture Global's CP2 LNG export terminal project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana (U.S.).
Cedar LNG announces positive FID on 3.3-MMtpy FLNG project
Cedar LNG announced a positive final investment decision on the 3.3-MMtpy FLNG facility in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation on Canada’s West Coast.
Venture Global launches first vessel from state-of-the-art LNG fleet
Venture Global announced the successful launch of its first LNG vessel, the Venture Gator at a ceremony which took place at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoji-si, South Korea.
Shell to build carbon capture and storage projects in Canada
Shell announced the final investment decision (FID) for Polaris, a carbon capture project at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park, Scotford in Alberta, Canada. Polaris is designed to capture approximately 650,000 tpy of CO₂ from the Shell-owned Scotford refinery and chemicals complex.
Summit Carbon Solutions granted approval by IUB for CO2 pipeline project
Summit Carbon Solutions is partnering with 57 ethanol plants in the U.S. to capture carbon dioxide from the fermentation process of biorefineries, such as ethanol plants, compress the captured CO2 and channel it to North Dakota where it will be permanently and safely stored underground in deep geologic storage locations.
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.
Maximum fill volume in propane, butane and LPG pressurized storage tanks
This article details the maximum fill volume for propane, butane and LPG storage tanks at processing facilities.
Carbon formation and removal in the steam reforming process
This article documents research by various recognized authors and sources on the basis of reforming carbon formation and removal, how catalyst potassium promotion can help to remove the carbon laydown and reduce the steam-to-carbon ratio, as well as the calculation basis of the steam-to-carbon ratio over the steam reforming process.
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.
Clean Energy expands Boron LNG facility in California (U.S.) by 50%
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced that construction of a third production train at its LNG plant in Boron, California, has been completed, increasing the plant’s volume capacity by 50%.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
