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Jeff McDaniel, commercial director of Velocys, said: “We’re pleased to be extending our long relationship with PTT and begin the design of this integrated GTL plant using our own technology. It’s a great step forward towards enabling the use of smaller scale microchannel GTL technology for onshore facilities.”
Ethane cracker complex In other GTL developments, Sasol has chosen Emerson Process Management for a comprehensive programme to automate its planned integrated GTL and world-scale ethane cracker complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. Te automation programme’s overall scope – including dozens of integrated process units and more than 100,000 measurement and control points – makes it one of the largest Emerson has been awarded. Sasol anticipates a total investment of
US$16 billion (€12 billion) to US$21 billion (€16 billion) in the two facilities.
When completed, the GTL plant will transform
the region’s abundant low-cost shale gas into high-performance, low-emissions diesel and other transportation fuels.
Te adjacent ethane cracker and derivatives plant will convert ethane to ethylene and other downstream derivatives.
Automation activities A main automation contractor, Emerson will provide the majority of the process automation technologies, engineering, and ongoing support services for the operations under a long-term
agreement. Te two companies will work closely together to chart ongoing automation activities shaped by the facilities’ performance. “We were seeking a trusted partner to execute the key automation portion of this programme,” said Johan du Preez, executive vice president of Sasol US mega projects. “Emerson has the expertise, technologies, and experience – particularly on large, complex projects - to help us optimise the return on these investments for years to come.” Emerson’s automation solution for the Sasol plants is based on its PlantWeb digital plant architecture, which includes its industry-recognised control and safety systems, control valves, and measurement and analytical instruments. Initial automation planning and engineering work begins immediately.
Developments in LNG Clean Energy Fuels, Ferus Natural Gas Fuels, GE Ventures and GE Energy Financial Services have launched a consortium to jointly deliver LNG in the USA. Known as Eagle LNG Partners, the consortium will develop regional LNG projects to meet the growing demand for the cleaner-burning, less expensive fuel in industries such as long-haul trucking, rail, mining, marine, and oil and gas services.
Clean Energy brings its experience in developing,
constructing and operating micro-LNG plants. Ferus Natural Gas Fuels offers tailored expertise in cryogenic and micro-LNG plants, along with a deep understanding of cryogenic logistics that ensures an uninterrupted fuel supply. GE Ventures drives commercial and technical innovation, while GE
Intertek expands GPA natural gas testing capabilities I
ntertek is a provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world and has added significant, new, Gas Processors Association (GPA) gas testing capabilities to its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, laboratory in the USA. Te laboratory provides fast and reliable GPA natural gas analysis for clients working in the Marcellus and Utica Shale play regions. Marcellus and Utica GPA natural gas testing services provided by Intertek include GPA-2261 (analysis for natural gas and similar gaseous mixtures by gas chromatography), and GPA-2286 (extended analysis
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for natural gas and similar gaseous mixtures by temperature programmed gas chromatography). Intertek’s additional shale gas
services in the Marcellus and Utica regions include on-site sampling, natural gas composition analysis, isotopic analysis for both liquids and gases (IRGC/MS), and metering and calibration expertise. Jeff Kaylor, director for the
inland region, said “Te addition of specialised GPA natural gas analysis capabilities into our Pittsburgh laboratory transforms our ability to service local shale gas clients in the Marcellus and Utica play regions.
“Our people are trained in safely handling high pressure natural gas samples and the laboratory is equipped with modern testing equipment. “We’re ready to support shale clients
in the area on a 24/7/365 basis.” Other services offered by the
Intertek’s laboratory include: ● Well-site and field technical services; ● Load and off-load survey inspection
for barges, railcars, trucks; ● Inspection and sampling of barges,
railcars, trucks; ● High pressure gases and liquid
condensates sampling and analysis; ● Crude oil and petroleum refined products testing. ●
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