South Africa’s Sasol Ltd. last week put in all the chips on a bet that U.S. natural gas is here to stay, announcing plans to construct a $16-21 billion natural gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Westlake, LA — the second largest commercial plant of its kind in the world.
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Sasol to Build Huge GTL Facility in Louisiana
In a long-term bet on abundant U.S. natural gas, South Africa’s Sasol Ltd. on Monday announced plans to construct a $16-21 billion natural gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Westlake, LA — the second largest commercial plant of its kind in the world.
Louisiana Wins $21 Billion Sasol GTL Plant
South Africa’s Sasol Ltd. on Monday made a long-term bet on the viability of U.S. natural gas in announcing plans to construct a $16-21 billion natural gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Westlake, LA — the second largest commercial plant of its kind in the world.
Northern Natural Seeks Offloading Capability at Iowa LNG Plant
Northern Natural Gas pipeline has asked FERC for authorization to construct and operate facilities to offload liquefied natural gas (LNG) at its peak-shaving facility in Hancock County, IA, to respond more quickly in the event of outage emergencies, heightened demand and required maintenance, as well as to provide LNG liquefaction and delivery services to third parties on an interruptible basis.
Sempra to Help Meet Growing Mexico Gas Demand
Mexican state-owned electric utility Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) chose a unit of Sempra International to construct, own and operate a 500-mile, $1 billion pipeline network to deliver gas to power plants in the northwestern Mexico states of Sonora and Sinaloa. It’s the latest in multiple projects intended to meet growing demand for gas in Mexico, particularly for power generation.
Mexico’s CFE Picks Sempra to Build Pipelines
Mexican state-owned electric utility Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) chose a unit of Sempra International to construct, own and operate a 500-mile, $1 billion pipeline network to deliver gas to power plants in the northwestern Mexico states of Sonora and Sinaloa.
Demand Drives LNG Heat Exchanger Capacity Expansion
Demand for heat exchangers to be used in liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects around the world has prompted Air Products to construct a second heat exchanger manufacturing facility at a new location in Manatee County, FL, the company said.
Williams Partners Opens Checkbook for Utica Venture
Williams Partners LP (WPZ) agreed late Tuesday to expand its business venture in the Utica Shale with Caiman Energy II by funding almost half of a midstream infrastructure development in Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania.
NiSource, Hilcorp Partner in Utica Midstream, Upstream Ventures
NiSource Inc. has clinched two joint ventures (JV) in the Utica Shale with Hilcorp Energy Co. to construct midstream facilities and to develop a “significant acreage block” in the Utica/Point Pleasant formation in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
LNG Trucking Gets Boost from Shell, Fueling Station Firm
Ohio-based TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) said Monday it plans to construct 100 liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling facilities nationwide along its network of 165 full-service long-haul truck stops in 41 states. TA said it has signed a letter of understanding with a unit of Royal Dutch Shell to supply the LNG.