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10 minutes with...Nicolas Viard
December
Take ten minutes out with Nicolas Viard, Vice-President of Sales EMEA-Americas, Marketing & Communications at Cryolor.
A region of opportunity - Industrial gas professionals laud Middle East potential
6 Dec 2011
If the potential of the Middle East market was ever in doubt, esteemed industrial gas professionals from across the globe have underlined its importance as they gathered here in Dubai for the gasworld conference.
'A very strong outlook' - Middle East Conference 2011 officially begins
6 Dec 2011
Four years since gasworld hosted its first conference in Dubai, the platform for knowledge exchange has returned to the region to tackle its growing industrial gas potential. Opened by economist Philippe Dauba-Pantanacce, The Middle East Industrial Gas Conference 2011 is now underway at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
Adanac – 25 years of process valve solutions
December
Adanac has been involved in cryogenics since 1986. Over this time the company has worked to understand how materials behave and perform at such extreme temperatures and apply this scientific understanding to developing valve products suitable for use with cryogenic applications.
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Afrox appoints Brett Kimber Managing Director
9 Dec 2011
The Linde Group member, Afrox has announced that Brett Kimber is to become the new Managing Director of the firm.
Air Liquide continues commitment to healthcare in South Africa with latest investment
21 Dec 2011
Air Liquide has announced a significant healthcare investment in South Africa, which includes R12m for a fully automated medical gas filling system installed in 2011 at its Alrode plant. This investment not only allowed improving quality, reliability and safety, it also allowed to conform to South African (SANS) and International standards.
Air Liquide galvanises relations with US Nucor Steel
14 Dec 2011
A new oxygen supply deal and contract extensions demonstrate strength between the French industrial magnate, Air Liquide and the North American metallurgy specialist, Nucor Steel.
Air Liquide introduces feedstock purity calibration solutions to low ppm levels
1 Dec 2011
Air Liquide America Specialty Gases recently announced the introduction of comprehensive calibration solutions that ensure accurate monitoring of ethylene and propylene in product or polymer grade feedstocks.
Air Liquide supports French CO2 research
16 Dec 2011
The Air Liquide Foundation has decided to offer a total of €120,000 over a two-year period to support the work being carried out by the IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement), a European research development organisation based in Marseille.
Air Liquide to build new North Dakota ASU
13 Dec 2011
Air Liquide Industrial US L.P. has announced that it will build a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) to supply nitrogen to industrial customers, particularly those involved in the oil and gas sector in northwest North Dakota.
Air Products in oxy-fuel supply deal with Korean manufacturer
28 Nov 2011
The North American industrial gas conglomerate, Air Products, has signed a supply contract with TechPack Solutions in Korea.
Air Products settles Spanish tax audit
5 Dec 2011
Air Products has settled with Spanish tax authorities for approximately €40 million ($55 million).
Air Products switches on 2mw solar farm
23 Jan 2012
Air Products has flipped the switch on the company’s new 2MW solar farm, capable of supplying enough energy to power more than half of Air Products’ administration buildings.
Air Products’ PRISM® system wins Canadian contract thanks to versatility
2 Dec 2011
Air Products’ PRISM® VSA Oxygen Generation System has begun supplying an Ontario steel facility with over 200 tpd of oxygen.
Air Water Carbonic constructs new production centre for LCO2 and dry ice
22 Dec 2011
With the advent of the New Year, only twelve months remain until the expected start-up of Air Water Carbonic’s new liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) and dry ice production facility in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The facility is located on the grounds of the Seibu Oil refinery and is expected to start-up in January 2013.
Airgas, Inc. declares $0.32 cash dividend for Q3
28 Nov 2011
Airgas, Inc. has declared a regular cash dividend for the third quarter of 2012.
An introduction to...LNG pumps
December
As LNG occupies approximately 1/600th the space than in its gaseous state, it can be stored and transported by specially designed LNG carriers, cryogenic road tankers or railroad tankers. Fundamental across all of these applications, are LNG pumps. Read more about LNG pumps here.
Arabian sunsets and emerging markets - Middle East Conference 2011 ready to begin
5 Dec 2011
Almost four years to the day since gasworld hosted its first industrial gas conference in the Middle East, the forum for discussion and debate returns to Dubai this week as the eighth international gasworld conference gets underway.
Back by popular demand – The Analox 3000 range to be re-launched
22 Dec 2011
From 1st January 2012, Analox Sensor Technology is re-launching its popular Analox 3000 range of industrial transmitters. The range was withdrawn in April 2010 when parts became difficult to source, the company explaied.
Balancing growth and investment
December
It’s been four years since gasworld hosted its first industrial gas conference in the Middle East. With the stunning Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai as the venue, and with a backdrop of Arabian sunsets, the conference brought the global gases community together in a way like never before. Now, gasworld conferences return to the Middle East to talk supply, strategy and the future.
Bangkok Industrial and Cogeneration Companies equip next generation
7 Dec 2011
BIG and BCC give back to local communities with computer training program.
BOC launches stackable gas cylinder storage racks
19 Dec 2011
BOC Healthcare, a subsidiary of The Linde Group, has launched a range of stackable cylinder storage racks. The launch meets HTM 02-01 specification and promotes sound cylinder management.
CCS is a competitive emissions abatement tool, study finds
30 Nov 2011
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a competitive power sector emissions abatement tool when compared to other low-carbon technologies, a new study has found.
CGA appoints William J. Kroll as Chairman of the Board
5 Dec 2011
The Board of Directors of the CGA (Compressed Gas Association) has appointed William J. Kroll as Chairman of the Board.
Chesterfield Special Cylinders appoints new sales manager for Europe
29 Nov 2011
High-pressure cylinder manufacturer Chesterfield Special Cylinders Ltd, based in Sheffield, UK, has appointed Axel Mohnhaupt as Sales Manager for Germany and associated European markets.
Chlorine measurement at fractional price from Sierra
23 Jan 2012
Sierra Instruments has apparently delivered an economical solution to one of the industry’s ‘great challenges’, with the launch of its new Chlorine-Trak™ 760S Thermal Mass Flow Meter.
CompactGTL forms strategic partnership with Fluor Corporation
29 Nov 2011
CompactGTL plc, has announced via a news release that it has entered into an agreement with Fluor Limited, the UK operating division of US headquartered Fluor Corporation.
Companies reflecting on successful, longstanding partnerships as the end-of-year approaches
28 Dec 2011
The New Year is often considered a time for reflection, and two companies have this month told gasworld of their timely thoughts on longstanding partnerships in the industry. Both equipment manufacturer Hummingbird Sensing Technology and Air Liquide UK are revelling in successful long-term relationships.
Conference day two update - Distribution in focus in the Middle East
7 Dec 2011
Chaired by Air Liquide’s Fouad Haddad, day two of the Middle East Industrial Gases Conference 2011 began with Session 3 and an exploration of gas production and operations in this emerging region. Keynote speakers included Richard Goldstein, Michael Blondin, Hank Grieco, and Stuart Fleming.
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Dow Corning and Air Products agree to silane deal
23 Jan 2012
The silicon specialist, Dow Corning has entered into a long-term supply deal with Air Products in which Dow Corning will provide electronic-grade silane - an essential component used in manufacturing flat panel displays, semiconductors and photovoltaic cells.
Dow Corning and Air Products enter long-term silane supply deal
12 Dec 2011
The silicon specialist, Dow Corning has entered into a long-term supply deal with Air Products in which Dow Corning will provide electronic-grade silane – an essential component used in manufacturing flat panel displays, semiconductors and photovoltaic cells.
Emerson Climate Technology rolls out natural gas solution to meet industrial gas needs
1 Dec 2011
Yesterday, Emerson Climate Technologies introduced an automated gas pressure delivery solution for commercial and industrial facilities.
Encouraging signs – Cryogen-Expo 2011
21 Nov 2011
Katya Taryannikova reports from the renowned annual exhibition in Moscow for gasworld, with signs of encouragement for the region’s gases industry.
Expanding footprints and opportunities – An interview with Gulf Cryo CEO Naji Skaf
December
With $500m growth in the Middle East gas business since our Huneidi Group interview in April 2007, and a raft of developments within the group itself, gasworld consulted Gulf Cryo CEO Naji Skaf at this exciting time for both the region and firm.
Gas cylinders don’t degrade…or do they?
December
With the advent of ultrasonic inspection as a mandatory non-destructive test, mastered initially in the UK almost 50 years ago, the as-manufactured safety of gas cylinders has been enhanced many times over.
Gas Production & Operations - Supply chain in focus as conference day two begins
7 Dec 2011
After an evening under the stars on Jumeirah Beach for the Gala Dinner, sponsored by Gulf Cryo, over 200 delegates have emerged refreshed for another day of discussion and debate. Gas production and operations are on the agenda as day two of the Middle East Industrial Gases Conference gets underway.
GAWDA – Progress on all fronts
December
Significant announcements made at the 67th annual GAWDA convention, in New York, including news of a new link-up with the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) and the formation of a whole new initiative.
General Monitors introduces infrared carbon dioxide point detector
23 Dec 2011
At a time of the year so synonymous with the giving of gifts, General Monitors has introduced the Model IR700 Infrared Carbon Dioxide Point Detector to the gas detection market. Offering reliable gas detection performance with low maintenance, the rugged IR700 requires no routine calibration and provides complete control room status and control capability for monitoring at the ppm level.
Ghorbani – ‘Iran has a unique LNG opportunity’
6 Dec 2011
With some of the largest natural gas reserves in the world, Iran is ideally placed to position itself at the forefront of the LNG business in the future. That’s the verdict of Delvar Afzar founder and Managing Director Iraj Ghorbani, speaking at the gasworld conference in Dubai.
Global Gases Group opens first helium facility in China
29 Nov 2011
Dubai-based multinational industrial gases company Global Gases Group (Global) has announced a further major investment in its helium supply operations, with the opening of a new facility in Nanjing, China.
Government climate change advisers draw on UKERC bioenergy research
21 Dec 2011
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the UK Government advisers, has released a new review highlighting the importance of taking a sustainable and strategic approach to bioenergy to meet UK carbon budgets. The review draws on The UK Energy Research Centre’s (UKERC’s) latest report – Energy from biomass: the size of the global resource, released last month.
Green investment as BOC doubles hydrogen capacity
30 Nov 2011
BOC, who recently opened the UK’s first open-access hydrogen filling station, has emphasised its ongoing commitment to hydrogen by announcing plans to double capacity at its Teesside, UK facility.
Hot topic – Good will and good quality
December
gasworld considers recent research from the industrial gas community that will set alight to not just the festive season, but to the months and years ahead.
Industrial gases and LNG – How, when and why?
December
With the common ground of cryogenics, and the increasing rise of LNG in the global energy mix, it appears as though the integration or synergies between the LNG sector and the industrial gas business can only continue, as Tony Wheatley explains.
Letter from the Editor: Good tidings we bring...
23 Dec 2011
The festive season is here once more and with it comes all the glitz, extravagance, hype and hysteria, and love, laughter and sorrow – all in equal measure. But when you look past the bonanza of consumer spending, profligacy and giving & receiving, one thinks of the other side of Christmas – as a time for peace and reflection. This year I’m reflecting on another solid year for the global gases business.
Linde invests €42m in Northeast China hydrogen
5 Dec 2011
The Linde Group has announced plans to construct and operate a new hydrogen plant in the Jilin Chemical Industrial Park (JCIP) in Northeast China. Investment in the first phase amounts to €42m.
Linde launches €750m bond
7 Dec 2011
Linde Finance BV, guaranteed by Linde AG, has successfully placed €750m of senior notes in a 7 year maturity.
Linde LienHwa wins recognition for supplier excellence
8 Dec 2011
Linde LienHwa (LLH), The Linde Group’s joint venture with LienHwa MiTAC Group of Taiwan, has been awarded the ‘Supplier Excellence Award’ by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC),
Linde part of landmark on-stream gas facility in China
30 Nov 2011
A maiden TFT-LCD project supported by the Chinese government sees one of the largest nitrogen generators installed in the country – and The Linde Group has been a major part of it.
Linde’s ASU investment in North America
16 Dec 2011
The German industrial gas group, Linde is to grow closer to its US customers with investment towards an air separation plant in Lewisville, Arkansas.
Linde’s spiral freezer – a baker's success
9 Dec 2011
Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, has launched its new cryogenic spiral freezer, the CRYOLINE ® XF (Cross Flow).
Liquefied natural gas – Seriously cool potential
December
Flexibility, environmental advantages, and availability of supply - just three factors that illustrate why liquefied natural gas (LNG) is widely regarded as the fuel of the future. But in this increasingly LNG-focused world, it’s the equipment and expertise of the industrial gas business that is required to unlock this clean energy potential.
Messer identifies corporate direction in new campaign
5 Dec 2011
Messer Group GmbH clarifies business purpose and corporate culture with new corporate objective, ‘Messer – Gases for Life’.
'Middle East has a big role to play in global helium market'
7 Dec 2011
The Middle East will have a huge role to play in the worldwide helium market in the next 20 years, according to Spiritus Consulting’s John Raquet, who was fielding questions as part of an Executive Panel Session at the Middle East Industrial Gas Conference 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
MOCON ‘bundles’ permeation units for easy entry
1 Dec 2011
MOCON, Inc. has now made it easier for companies to add both oxygen and water vapour permeation testing capability in-house at an effective price point.
MOCON's permeation units offer effective pricing
23 Jan 2012
MOCON, Inc. has now made it easier for companies to add both oxygen and water vapour permeation testing capability in-house at an effective price point.
Natural gas – Essential, everyday but unpredictable
December
Used in heating, cooking and electricity production, many facets of modern life could not exist without the fossil fuel natural gas.
New calibration gas kit ensures onsite calibration is quick, easy and cost-effective
1 Dec 2011
Servomex has introduced a new ServoCal Calibration Gas Kit that delivers engineers an easy and cost-effective solution to analyser calibration.
News from Cryo Corner, with Theresa Boehl
December
All good things must come to an end, the saying goes. Still, the scientists, engineers and officials who spent years planning, building and running the Tevatron particle accelerator undoubtedly felt tinges of sadness when the machine was powered down for the last time on 30th September.
Optimism and opportunities – Conference day one draws to an emphatic close
6 Dec 2011
With the presentations concluded and the evening’s promotional booth session underway, the first day of the gasworld Middle East Industrial Gas Conference 2011 has drawn to an upbeat close. An emphatic record audience of more than 220 delegates have been captivated by the potential of the Middle East gases market.
Praxair acquires American Gas Group
15 Dec 2011
Praxair Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. has acquired American Gas Group, a leading supplier of specialty gases worldwide.
Praxair announces increases for gases and facility fees, effective New Year 2012
30 Dec 2011
Praxair, Inc. and its subsidiaries have notified customers to price changes which will be effective from 1st January 2012, or as contracts allow.
Praxair Canada upgrades facilities to meet surge in customer demand
13 Dec 2011
Praxair Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. is upgrading several of its facilities in Alberta, Grande Prairie, British Columbia and Dawson Creek. The plans are designed to meet a growth in customer demand, particularly from Western Canada.
Praxair China supplies oxygen and technology to CNBM
19 Dec 2011
Praxair China has signed a long-term contract to supply oxygen and oxy-fuel technology for the solar photovoltaic glass production line of China National Building Materials (Hefei) New Energy Co., Ltd.
Praxair supplies O2 to largest private Uruguay investment
13 Dec 2011
Praxair Uruguay has signed a 15 year oxygen supply contract with a new Uruguay pulp mill facility. Scheduled to go live in early 2013, the unit will produce 1.3m tons of cellulose pulp per year.
Regional Markets: Focus on Middle East
December
The Middle East: For decades, home to the riches of the world’s oil dependence; for years, courted by the industrial gases business as the next big region of opportunity. Growth of around $500m in the Middle East gases industry since 2007 underlines this potential.
Servomex engineer recognised for outstanding contribution to instrument industry
23 Dec 2011
A life-long dedication to professional excellence by one of Servomex’s compliance engineers has been recognised by one of the UK’s leading technical organisations. The Institute of Measurement and Control has presented Compliance Engineer Ian Unwin with the Alex Hough-Grassby Memorial Award for 2011.
SERVOTOUGH LaserCompact brings TDL measurements to new applications
1 Dec 2011
The new SERVOTOUGH LaserCompact 2900 from Servomex brings the ‘outstanding’ measurement accuracy of advanced Tuneable Diode Laser (TDL) technology to a whole new range of industries and applications.
Shale we change the industry?
December
Following on from my visit to China, I spent two weeks in South Korea and Taiwan before moving on to the US. The difference in the need and use of LNG varies greatly in each country, as does the systems needed to digest the food that is served up.
Sierra introduces chlorine measurement breakthrough at an economical price
30 Nov 2011
Sierra Instruments has apparently delivered an economical solution to one of the industry’s ‘great challenges’, with the launch of its new Chlorine-Trak™ 760S Thermal Mass Flow Meter.
Smart-Hose solves premature hose failure
23 Jan 2012
The Philadelphia firm, Smart-Hose Technologies, has made two enhancements to its high pressure smart-hose safety system that will help extend the functional life of its high pressure cylinder filling hoses.
SOXAL invests €35 million in Singapore oxygen and nitrogen
2 Dec 2011
SOXAL, Air Liquide’s Singapore subsidiary has declared that it will invest €35 million (S$60 million) in the expansion of its industrial gas infrastructure on Jurong Island, Singapore.
Stackable gas cylinder rack release from BOC
23 Jan 2012
BOC Healthcare, a subsidiary of The Linde Group, has launched a range of stackable cylinder storage racks. The launch meets HTM 02-01 specification and promotes sound cylinder management.
Suzhou Oxygen celebrates 40th anniversary and inauguration of its new manufacturing plant
29 Nov 2011
Waves of celebratory music were reportedly heard to come from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China in late October, as Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co. Ltd (SOPC) celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Taiyo Nippon Sanso publicises new medium-term business plan
12 Dec 2011
Taiyo Nippon Sanso has publicised a new medium-term business plan as part of its long-term aim to boost sales to ¥1 trillion by fiscal year 2021. The new plan, entitled ‘Gear Up 10’ is a three year strategy.
TNSC to invest in growing medical application, targets 30% of market in two years
22 Dec 2011
TGR reports that Taiyo Nippon Sanso (TNSC) is to expand its production capacity of the Water-18O stable isotope, which is a raw material for a drug used in FDG-PET examinations. The company will establish a new production facility with a capacity of 200kg per year at its Sodegaura plant at Chiba Sanso Centre in Chiba Prefecture.
TNSC witnesses domestic dip and overseas rise
9 Dec 2011
Taiyo Nippon Sanso has released its first-half 2012 fiscal reports. Over this period the company reported a 1.1% decline in year-on-year sales to ¥234,799m, though overseas sales appreciated.
Toyota Tsusho Corporation enters Australian Coal Bed Methane LNG agreement
14 Dec 2011
Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) has signed a Sales Agreement with Walloons Coal Seam Gas Company Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of BG Group plc – owner of the Queensland Curtis LNG Project.
WITT Gasetechnik releases new gas analysis module
8 Dec 2011
WITT Gasetechnik has launched a new gas analysis device, the MFA 9000.
WITT’s new release promises enhanced performance
12 Dec 2011
The German manufacturer WITT Gasetechnik has released the new AV919 with a previously unavailable performance spectrum.
