Plant/Process Optimization
PSB Industries highlights Siloxane Removal packaged skid for diverse industries
PSB Industries, a specialist in the design and fabrication of systems for dehydrating and purifying gasses and liquids, is highlighting its Siloxane Removal packaged skid, an advanced gas purification system.
Chart Industries and Flowserve combined to form $19-B enterprise
Chart Industries, Inc. and Flowserve Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a differentiated leader in industrial process technologies. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $19 billion.
Matador Resources Company announces start up of Marlan plant expansion
Matador and its midstream affiliate, San Mateo Midstream, LLC announced the successful start-up of San Mateo’s Marlan cryogenic natural gas processing plant (the Marlan Plant) expansion in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Worley Consulting to provide ongoing LTA services for Northern Endurance Partnership and NZT Power
Worley Consulting has been chosen to continue delivering lender’s technical advisor (LTA) services for the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power).
BCCK signs agreement with ZAP Engineering to deliver NiTech® nitrogen rejection unit in Permian Basin (U.S.)
BCCK has signed an agreement with ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc. to deliver a 45-MMft3d NiTech® dual-tower nitrogen rejection unit (NRU) and oil removal system.
Evonik contributes to Malaysia’s first biomethane injection site, starting a new chapter in sustainable energy
Evonik and Gas Malaysia recently signed a Memorandum of Collaboration, focusing on upgrading biogas into biomethane, positioning Malaysia as a leader in sustainable energy.
Bureau Veritas grants AiPs for IMODCO’s portfolio of jetty-less solutions for new energies transfers
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) issued Approvals in Principle (AiPs) for a portfolio of jetty-less solutions to offshore transfer large-volume ammonia. These solutions have been developed by IMODCO Terminals SA – a subsidiary of SBM Offshore - to enable offshore floating storage of Ammonia, LNG or Natural Gas.
Carbon Clean announces successful test of CycloneCC C1 technology at commercial scale
Carbon Clean has announced today the successful factory testing of the world’s largest Rotating Packed Bed (RPB) of this size for carbon capture.
Schneider Electric unveils industrial Gen AI Copilot in collaboration with Microsoft
Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has introduced its industrial copilot, developed in collaboration with Microsoft. Designed to boost productivity and enhance workforce efficiency, it integrates Microsoft Azure AI Foundry with Schneider Electric's advanced and secure industrial automation solutions.
Venture Global LNG shares surge as company announces Plaquemines ramp-up
Venture Global LNG shares jumped nearly 11% on Tuesday after the company announced it expects its entire Plaquemines LNG export facility in Louisiana to be in operation by the end of the year, news that eclipsed its disappointing quarterly results.
Cetna Energy commissions MAN Energy Solutions for methanation project
The plant will produce 1 Bft³/yr of renewable natural gas from wood mill residues to be injected into local grid in Alabama (U.S.)
ABS and Akselos complete technical assessment for FPSO digital twin technology
ABS, a global leader in providing classification services for marine and offshore assets, with Akselos S.A., a global leader in structural performance management (SPM) software, have completed a technical assessment for structural digital twin technology. This marks a significant advancement in the application of digital twin technology for FPSO units, enabling more accurate and reliable assessments of structural integrity.
TotalEnergies seeks permit for $16-B green hydrogen project in Chile
The project, run by the Chilean subsidiary TEC H2 MAG, is expected to begin operations in 2030 and includes a wind farm, seven electrolysis centers for green hydrogen, a desalination plant, an ammonia plant and maritime infrastructure for shipping.
LNG Canada prepares plant for first production in June
LNG Canada has completed the cooldown of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, and is preparing for the plant to produce its first LNG in June.
Linde to expand supply of industrial gases to Samsung in South Korea
Linde announced that it will increase its supply of ultra-high-purity atmospheric, process and specialty gases to Samsung’s world-class semiconductor manufacturing complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
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.
Yokogawa to acquire Web Synergies, a provider of IT and integrated IT/OT solutions
Yokogawa Electric Corp. has finalized an agreement to acquire Singapore-based Web Synergies, a leading provider of information technology (IT) and integrated IT and operational technology (OT) solutions.
Calpine, ExxonMobil sign CO2 transportation and storage agreement for power generation project
ExxonMobil Corporation announced an agreement with Calpine Corporation, the nation’s largest producer of electricity from natural gas, to transport and permanently store up to 2 MM metric tpy of CO2 from Calpine’s Baytown Energy Center, a cogeneration facility near Houston.
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.
Tackling the effect of different impurities in CCS pipelines
Controlling impurities in carbon capture and storage pipelines is key reducing CO2 emissions. This article presents an analysis of how trace components in CO2 streams impact thermodynamic and transport properties with potential long-term consequences on asset integrity.
Argent LNG to assess Honeywell's digital technology at Louisiana LNG terminal (U.S.)
Honeywell and Argent LNG have signed an agreement to assess the use of Honeywell’s innovative pretreatment solutions at a new LNG export terminal to be constructed in Port Fourchon, Louisiana (U.S.)
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.
Modular LNG plant design: Safety, efficiency and scalability
LNG plants have undergone significant changes in their design, construction timelines and overall project management approaches in recent years. One of the most notable changes is the shift towards modular construction, which offers several benefits, including faster assembly, reduced risks and a lower cost.
Digital Exclusive: Ten ways AI is expediting construction projects in the processing industry
Like most construction megaprojects, processing projects have scaled up in complexity while offsetting that complexity using tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), building information modeling (BIM) and project management software. The bad news for the processing industries is that complexity has been outpacing the implementation of productivity tools—however, this may be about to change.
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
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.
Singapore port authority receives proposals for scaling up LNG marine fuel supply
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has received a total of 14 proposals to scale up the supply of LNG for marine fuel, the government body said
- Three killed, two injured in accident at LNG construction site in Texas (U.S.)
- Update: How Germany is building up LNG import terminals
- U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
- Digital Exclusive: The value of experience—Why expertise matters in compressor overhauls and revamps
- Croatia's LNG terminal to auction 0.75 Bm3 of regasification capacity in May
