LNG at the Bahamas

AES Corporation is planning to construct an LNG receiving & regasification terminal in the Bahamas and a natural gas pipeline connecting the facility to the U.S. via Florida.

Oil discovery confirmed in Bohai Bay

CNOOC Limited announced today that the Company and partners, ChevronTexaco and Petronas Carigali have confirmed an oil discovery in the Liaodong Bay 02/31 Block in Bohai Bay, China.

Guidelines on stainless-steel products

Following application from a working group spearheaded by the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA), the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has formally agreed a new set of operational guidelines and code of practice (OGCP) regarding the use of stainless-steel products in contact with drinking water for public supply.

Sandvik plans production closure in Denmark

Sandvik Hard Materials has decided on closure of production of cemented- carbide seal rings and wear parts in Espergaerde, Denmark

Unocal files declaration of commercial discovery

Unocal Corporation said that its Vietnam subsidiaries have filed a declaration of commercial discovery with PetroVietnam, the state oil company, for three natural gas fields offshore southwest Vietnam.

Two finds on Tampen

Operator Statoil has proven gas condensate and light oil in two wells drilled close to the Gullfaks and Statfjord fields in the North Sea.

Production closure at Gusab Stainless

Sandvik Steel has decided to initiate negotiations with the trade unions regarding the closure of production of stainless spring wire at its subsidiary, Gusab Stainless AB in Mjölby, Sweden, with approximately 110 employees.

Shipboard LNG regasification system

El Paso Global LNG, a subsidiary of El Paso Corporation, announced today the development of EP Energy Bridge(TM), a new ship-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification system.

Safer container loading

UPL Systems has developed the Colobra (Container, Loading and Bracing) Concept.

Falcon Nest platform

El Paso Energy Partners LP has entered into an agreement with Pioneer Natural Resources Co. and Mariner Energy Inc. to construct, instal, own and operate a new production hub platform and associated facilities for Falcon field on East Breaks Blocks 579, 580, and 623 in the Gulf of Mexico.