
Mar 10, 2021
TMK supplies pipes to transport gas from UAE field
Oil and Gas News
Mar 8, 2021
Pipelines
A second Russian pipe-laying vessel is undergoing trials ahead of joining the controversial Nord Stream 2 project.
The vessel, the Akademik Cherskiy, left the German port of Wismar on Thursday with the intention of later joining the project in Danish waters.
The US has criticised the plan to build the pipeline from Russia to Germany, aimed at pumping more Russian gas... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 5, 2021
Pipelines
OMV, the integrated oil, gas and chemical company, is planning to build a pilot plant at its Schwechat Refinery that will produce second-generation biofuels from 2023.
Chemieanlagenbau Chemnitz (CAC) has been selected by OMV with overall responsibility for the construction of the new biofuel plant.
CAC is behind the plan to build the first large-scale plant in Europe... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 5, 2021
Valves
A total of 150 intelligent electric actuators from Rotork have been ordered for the Quimica Puente Mayorga processing plant.
The plant in Cadiz, Spain, is owned by CEPSA, a Spanish multi-national oil and gas company with operations throughout Europe.
Some of Rotork’s IQ range of intelligent electric actuators have already been installed - the remainder are to be installed... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 4, 2021
Pipelines
A multi-partner plan involving the Port of Cromarty Firth has been launched to establish a green hydrogen hub in the Highlands that will see Scotland lead the world in hydrogen technology.
The North of Scotland Hydrogen Programme aims to develop a state-of-the-art hub in the Cromarty Firth to produce, store and distribute hydrogen to the region, Scotland, other parts... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 3, 2021
Pumps
Aggreko has signed a seven-year contract with Brazilian energy company EVA Energia for a 10 MW renewable power solution using landfill gas.
The world’s leading provider of mobile and modular power solutions will deliver a complete system, producing power from biogas derived from two locations - Seropédica in Rio de Janeiro State, the largest landfill site in Latin... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 2, 2021
Pipelines
Aquaterra Energy has secured a multi-million-dollar contract with a marine vessel owner and operator for deeper water well intervention projects in the Asia Pacific region.
The global offshore engineering solutions firm will deliver a large-bore AQC-CW completions and workover riser system with automated handling package that will operate in water depths of up to 1,500... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Mar 2, 2021
Pipelines
Neste’s plan to acquire Bunge Loders Croklaan's refinery plant in Rotterdam has been approved by the regulatory authorities.
The refinery next to Neste’s existing biorefinery consists of a pretreatment facility, tank farm, jetties and has a pipeline connection to Neste’s site.
The transition of operations and employees will be implemented in phases with the plant’s... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 26, 2021
Pipelines
Perma-Pipe International Holdings has announced its Egypt subsidiary has been awarded $6 million (€4.53 million) in contracts by the China State Construction Engineering Company (CSCEC).
This is for the provision of thermally insulated pipe, field joints and a leak detection system for a district cooling network. This is for the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA)... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 25, 2021
Pipelines
APA Group plans to enable the conversion of 43km from an existing gas pipeline in Western Australia into a 100% hydrogen-ready transmission pipeline.
The Australian energy infrastructure company said it aimed to prove the capacity of the existing gas network to transport pure hydrogen or hydrogen blended with natural gas.
The $3 million (€2m) project at the Parmelia... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 25, 2021
Pipelines
Qatar has pledged $60 million (€49 million) and the European Union $24 million (€20 million) to establish a gas pipeline from Israel to a power plant in the Gaza Strip. A statement from the Palestinian Prime Ministry said discussions were ongoing about the plans.
The pledges were made during an online meeting between Palestinian Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh, Qatari... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 22, 2021
Pipelines
Israel and Egypt’s energy ministers have agreed to build a gas pipeline from the offshore eastern Mediterranean Leviathan field to Egypt.
The aim of the new pipeline is to boost exports into the European market.
The goal is “to increase the gas exports to Europe through the liquefaction facilities in Egypt, in light of the growing demand in Europe for natural gas”,... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 22, 2021
Flowmeters
Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced plans to relocate its West Midlands factory, warehouse and offices to larger premises in nearby Droitwich in the UK.
The move will enable the company to continue expansion of its UK production capabilities, to meet growing worldwide demand for its off-site manufactured plantrooms and energy centres.
Armstrong Fluid Technology... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 18, 2021
Pipelines
The new Biden administration is reviewing US policy towards Nord Stream 2 - a pipeline that will carry Russian natural gas to Germany beneath the Baltic Sea.
The $11 billion (€9.1 billion) undersea pipeline project is more than 90% completed, with about 100 miles remaining to be built.
Building work resumed again on February 6, more than a year after it came to a... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 16, 2021
Flowmeters
TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory has launched its data analytics service to help oil and gas operators minimise flowmeter downtime and maintenance.
The total cost of calibrating an offshore flowmeter is estimated to cost $50,000 (€41,000).
The new data analytics service will enable operators to move away from a time-based calibration approach to condition-based... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 15, 2021
Pumps
Pump manufacturer Wilo Middle East has announced the acquisition of PumpsPro – a pump solution service provider.
The signing of the agreement took place at the WME office in Jebel Ali Free Zone.
The move is expected to further reinforce Wilo Middle East’s position as a complete solution provider in the UAE and the Middle East region.
Yasser Nagi, managing director... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Feb 10, 2021
Pipelines
Flogas Britain has revealed plans to construct a gas pipeline into what will become the nation’s largest above ground LPG storage terminal near Bristol.
Work has commenced on the Avonmouth facility, which will see it converted from LNG (liquefied natural gas) to LPG storage.
It is estimated the terminal will be operational by the summer of next year, with completion... [Read More]