project management
North Ammonia, Höegh Evi to explore a clean ammonia supply chain from Norway to Europe
North Ammonia, a developer of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) ammonia facilities in Norway, and Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, have signed an agreement to explore a value chain for supplying hydrogen to European industrial users using green ammonia produced in Norway.
Indonesia embarks on long-stalled LNG push to displace diesel in power plants
After a decade of false starts, Indonesia is rolling out a $1.5-B project to distribute LNG on a small scale to feed dozens of power plants now running on diesel via a unique hub-and-spoke model across its vast archipelago.
Vopak to build ethane tanks to support Thailand's petrochemical production
Vopak has reached a positive final investment decision it build 160,000-m3 tank infrastructure in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, to support the import of U.S. ethane into Thailand for petrochemical crackers
Canada's Enbridge earmarks $2 B until 2028 for Mainline network upgrade
Canadian midstream company Enbridge said that it plans to invest $2.5 B in its liquids and natural gas systems, with $2 B allocated to its Mainline network through 2028.
Reset Energy awarded a 250-MMft3d nitrogen rejection unit for Permian Basin project (U.S.)
This large-scale project will provide industry-leading nitrogen rejection capabilities while supporting the operator's goals of enhancing process performance.
Asahi Kasei holds grand opening for a new biogas purification system in Japan
Asahi Kasei celebrated the grand opening of a biogas purification system in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The system uses Asahi Kasei’s CO2 separation/recovery technology utilizing zeolites.
Repsol cuts green hydrogen target by as much as 63%
Spanish energy company Repsol cut its 2030 target for green hydrogen production by up to 63%, Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz said, highlighting the challenges of a high-cost industry heavily reliant on subsidies.
ExxonMobil plans large-scale gas/LNG projects in Guyana
ExxonMobil plans to boost natural gas output and supply in Guyana through a large-scale project, following the government's call for more gas to fuel onshore power and petrochemical projects, including a gas processing and LNG offshore facility to be built by U.S. company Fulcrum LNG.
Centrica signs 0.8-MMtpy LNG supply agreement with Brazil's Petrobras
Centrica announced that it has entered into a major Sale and Purchase Agreement with Petrobras. The contract provides for the purchase by Petrobras of 0.8 MMtpy of LNG for 15 years, commencing in 2027.
Venture Global LNG to start commercial operations in April at Calcasieu Pass Louisiana (U.S.) plant
Venture Global LNG will begin commercial operations at its Calcasieu Pass plant in Louisiana on April 15, some three years after it shipped its first LNG cargo in a move that led to a protracted dispute with customers.
Air Liquide and TotalEnergies to invest more than €1 B in green hydrogen
French oil major TotalEnergies will develop two green hydrogen (H2) projects with industrial gases company Air Liquide, aiming to help decarbonize Total's Dutch and Belgian refineries, they said on Tuesday.
Configure safety communication to unleash your safety culture’s true potential
Safety communication is a critical aspect of a site’s safety culture. While most management systems have communication tasks embedded within, it is important to have a dedicated management system overseeing the correct information flow with the right team at the right place at a manageable frequency.
Seven tips to achieve a smoother plant turnaround
This article offers seven tips for a smoother turnaround project.
U.S. aims to 'get out of the way' of oil and gas, says energy secretary
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said his top priority was for the government to "get out of the way" of the production of oil, gas and coal, adding that a number of approvals for gas projects were in the queue.
Petronet LNG: LNG terminal expansion projects update, increasing trade via Singapore unit
According to Reuters, a Petronet LNG executive said that the Dahej LNG terminal expansion project is scheduled to be completed in 3 mos-4 mos. In addition, the executive provided the following update on other projects:
Adani Total Dhamra LNG terminal expansion not imminent
India's Adani Total has yet to conduct feasibility studies to double the capacity of its LNG terminal in Dhamra, a year after the JV announced it was in the early stages of planning a possible expansion.
Inpex targets FID for Indonesia's Abadi LNG project in 2027
Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, Inpex Corp, said it aims to make a final investment decision on its Abadi LNG project in Indonesia in 2027 as part of its efforts to expand LNG supply. Under a new three-year business plan through 2027, the company plans to invest 1.8 trillion yen ($11.7 B) in growth areas, including its flagship Ichthys LNG project in Australia.
Japan's JERA sees rising competition for U.S. LNG as Asia, Europe demand grow
Japan's top power generator JERA expects competition for U.S. LNG to increase as demand from Asia and Europe rises, its Asia CEO said. "There are many potential buyers. Asian and European buyers are really interested in U.S. energy. So, there are many competitors,” JERA Asia CEO Izumi Kai told Reuters on the sidelines of the India Energy Week conference.
Tanzania hopes to conclude talks for LNG project by June
Tanzania is discussing tax incentives with investors in a stalled project to construct a $42-B LNG plant in the country, Energy Minister Doto Biteko said on Tuesday, adding the talks could be completed by June. Equinor and Shell are joint operators of the country's mega gas project, while ExxonMobil, Pavilion Energy, Medco Energi and Tanzania's national oil company TPDC are partners.
Woodside and Trinidad have agreed on initial commercial terms for deepwater gas project
Trinidad and Tobago is pushing producers, especially those offshore, to accelerate natural gas output in order to resume full use of its gas processing capacity-LNG output and exports have been curtailed in recent years by lack of gas.
Accelera to power bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany
Accelera™ by Cummins will supply a 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyzer system for bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany.
India's GAIL revives plan to buy US LNG as Trump ends ban on export permits
GAIL India Ltd will seek to buy a stake in a U.S. LNG plant or secure long-term U.S. LNG supply after the Trump administration lifted a ban on export permits for new projects, chairman Sandeep Kumar Gupta said.
Immingham Green Energy Terminal (UK) development consent decision announced
Imported ammonia will be stored and processed at the site to create green hydrogen, for onward transport to filling stations throughout the UK.
Harvest Alaska plans to redevelop Kenai LNG terminal in Alaska (U.S.)
Harvest Alaska announced an agreement with Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Chugach Electric Association to bolster Southcentral Alaska's energy supplies through Harvest's acquisition and redevelopment of the existing Kenai LNG Terminal.
TotalEnergies CEO says U.S. financing for Mozambique LNG project expected in coming weeks
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said that financing from the U.S. for its $20-B Mozambique LNG project is expected to be approved in coming weeks, with other credit agencies to follow in the months after.
Gulf Energy Information and DECHEMA partner to launch ChemE Show—Powered by ACHEMA in 2026
Gulf Energy Information and DECHEMA—organizers of the world’s leading trade show for the Process Industries ACHEMA—are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership to launch the new annual must-attend event for experts, decision-makers and solution providers along the chemical and bio-based production value chain: ChemE Show—Powered by ACHEMA.
EemsEnergyTerminal launches open season to gauge operational future
EemsEnergyTerminal has entered an important new phase in determining whether the floating LNG terminal at the port of Eemshaven will be kept in operation for a longer period. An Open Season has launched to gauge the interest of market parties in the import of LNG in the near future. Such collaboration is essential for keeping the terminal operational after 2027.
PyroGenesis signs $2.5-MM contract with global environmental services company
PyroGenesis announced that its subsidiary, Pyro Green-Gas Inc., has signed a contract totaling $1.74 MM with one of the world’s largest integrated environmental services companies as part of a large urban waste-to-energy project.
Vietnam's first LNG power plant to start generating to national grid on Saturday
The 750-megawatt Nhon Trach 3 Plant in the southern province of Dong Nai is the first in a fleet of 13 LNG-fired plants with total capacity of 22.4 gigawatts that Vietnam aims to have by 2030.
Baker Hughes to provide liquefaction trains, power islands for Venture Global LNG (U.S.)
Baker Hughes has been awarded a major contract to provide a modularized LNG system and power island to support Venture Global LNG projects in the U.S.
- ADNOC Gas awards $2.1 B in contracts to enhance LNG supply infrastructure
- EnviTec Biogas looks to expand biogas production into the U.S.
- AGDC and Glenfarne to develop $44-B Alaska LNG project
- 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
