- Honeywell names Intek Turkmenistan gas distributor
- Russia ASU start-up plans for Air Liquide
- Big growth predicted for LNG market
- Siemens awarded agreement for Santos’ GLNG project
- Third deal between Iwatani and Praxair
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Breaking News
Big growth predicted for LNG market
A Visiongain report indicates $35.8bn will be spent on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure in 2012. This news comes at a time when a separate report indicates Australia could become biggest LNG exporter by the end of the decade.
Honeywell names Intek Turkmenistan gas distributor
Intek to provide products and services for accurate gas metering in the Turkmenistan area.
Russia ASU start-up plans for Air Liquide
Air Separation Unit (ASU) will produce oxygen and nitrogen in the Volga region of Tatarstan and enables Air Liquide to realise their ambitions for the area which they have occupied since 2008.
Siemens awarded agreement for Santos’ GLNG project
Santos’ Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas (GLNG) project in Australia is Siemens’ largest single service order ever for its gas turbines.
H2S monitor unit increases fracking safety
The unit can measure the hydrogen sulfide concentration of several incoming shale gas feeds simultaneously, which is unique to the Applied Analytics OMA-300 Series.
Technology
Liquid nitrogen aids electricity production in Germany
2013 will see the longest high-temperature superconductor cables in the world buried under the ground as an alternative to traditional 110,000 volt lines between two substations in Essen’s city centre. The superconductor cabels, carrying electrical currents, will be cooled by liquid nitrogen.
Picarro releases isotope analyser for nitrous oxide
Californian firm, Picarro Inc., has expanded its product line with a new precision analyser. The release is designed to provide accurate measurements of nitrous oxide (N2O) concentrations and isotopomers in air.
‘Fast and repeatable results’ with INFICON’s leak detection device
INFICON has released a new addition to its leak detector range. The INFICON LDS3000 Component Leak Detector promises high speed industrial leak detection, according to manufacturing firm, INFICON.
Finance
Breakdown of how Messer broke the billion barrier
In fiscal year 2011 the largest privately managed industrial gas company, Messer, was able to increase its sales by 13% when compared to the previous year to more than one billion euros.
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10 minutes more with... Sylvie Villepontoux Subscription
Spend 10 minutes more with Sylvie Villepontoux and see what else the Managing Director of Air Liquide UK had to say about the future of the gases business both in the UK and globally, issues close to the heart of the BCGA, and even the last book she read.
Hot topic – Gases industry growth slips Subscription
A commentary with John Raquet, of Spiritus Consulting Ltd, as the latest quarterly performance analysis report of the major global industrial gas companies shows underlying sales slipping by the close of 2011.
South America – An abundance of opportunities Subscription
After two absolutely enjoyable weeks of visiting the Atacama Desert, touring the vineyards in Colchagua and finishing up in Chilean Patagonia, I had the opportunity to see what is likely one of the world’s southernmost cylinder filling stations in the world near Punta Arenas, near the strait of Magellan. What a fitting way to end my vacation and start my business trip.
Regional Markets
MATHESON acquires assets and business of Airweld
MATHESON has successfully acquired the assets and business of US Airweld, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona - with operations located throughout Arizona and New Mexico.
Linde launches “innovative” cryogenic transportation system
Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, today announced the launch of FROSTCRUISE®, a highly innovative in-transit refrigeration system which will provide a more environmentally friendly, efficient and reliable cryogenic alternative to diesel-powered mechanical refrigeration.
Air Products signs contract with National Helium
A long term supply contract has been signed between Air Products, which is one of the leading helium producers, and National Helium.
gasworld conferences
South East Asia Industrial Gas Conference 2012
gasworld is excited to announce that in June 2012, the company will hold its very first South East Asian conference, in Singapore.
Middle East Industrial Gas Conference 2011
In December 2011, gasworld returned to the stunning Jumeriah Beach Hotel to hold its third Middle East conference.
Air Products highlighted for corporate responsibility
North American industrial gas player, Air Products, described itself as, “very proud” to be recognised for the improvements it is making in sustainability performance.
Get behind UK industry, gas professional urges
The seemingly declining manufacturing industry in the UK presents a great opportunity for the gases business and it should be the industry’s aim to inspire a revival through added value and value creation.
Cooperation is key to CCS Subscription
The successful and widespread deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an important part of the world’s clean energy future. While renewable energy sources are often prominent in clean energy conversations, the critical role of CCS is often overlooked and must be emphasised.
South Africa – life beyond the bush Subscription
South Africa is a country I have been visiting for over 20 years and in that time there has been many developments in the country, the people and the industrial gas industry. It has become a global player in every way.
