Hydrocarbons Technology-Updates The latest content updates from the hydrocarbons-technology.com web site http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/ en-us http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/ Hydrocarbons Technology-Updates http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/content/images/logo_big.gif DNV Software Launches a Complete Risk Management Solution http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/computers/dnv-software/pressdnv-software-complete-risk-management-solution.html http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/computers/dnv-software/pressdnv-software-complete-risk-management-solution.html Structured and analytical risk management has direct effects on a company's ability to build a competitive advantage. In order to support organisations with one complete solution for managing operational, project and enterprise risk, DNV Software has… Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:00 GMT UK indicates support for EU to import Canadian tar sands http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsuk-indicates-support-for-eu-to-import-canadian-tar-sands http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsuk-indicates-support-for-eu-to-import-canadian-tar-sands Leaked reports seen by The Guardian show that the UK has rejected a proposal in European Union (EU) negotiations to classify oil from tar sands as highly polluting, giving a strong indication it wants to allow European countries to import carbon-inte… Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT TransCanada to divest stake in GTN and Bison pipelines for $1bn http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newstranscanada-to-divest-stake-in-gtn-and-bison-pipelines-for-1bn http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newstranscanada-to-divest-stake-in-gtn-and-bison-pipelines-for-1bn TransCanada has signed an agreement with TC PipeLines to sell a 45% interest in both the Gas Transmission North-West (GTN) pipeline and the Bison Pipeline for $1.05bn. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Qatar Petroleum plans to extend oil and gas deal with Centrica in North America http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsqatar-petroleum-plans-to-extend-oil-and-gas-deal-with-centrica-in-north-america http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsqatar-petroleum-plans-to-extend-oil-and-gas-deal-with-centrica-in-north-america Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) is planning to extend its new deal with UK-based Centrica, by buying more gas or tight oil resources across North America. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Turkey to participate with Exxon Mobil in oil exploration in northern Iraq http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsturkey-to-participate-with-exxon-mobil-in-oil-exploration-in-northern-iraq http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsturkey-to-participate-with-exxon-mobil-in-oil-exploration-in-northern-iraq A Turkish firm will form a partnership with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Exxon Mobil to carryout oil exploration in northern Iraq. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Neste Jacobs and Global Oil Shale sign agreement to collaborate on oil shale development http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsneste-jacobs-global-oil-shale-to-collaborate-on-oil-shale-development http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsneste-jacobs-global-oil-shale-to-collaborate-on-oil-shale-development Finland-based Neste Jacobs and Global Oil Shale Group (GOS) have signed an oil shale development and engineering agreement. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Chevron completes first stage farm-in deal with Beach Energy in Australia http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newschevron-completes-first-stage-farm-in-deal-beach-energy-australia http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newschevron-completes-first-stage-farm-in-deal-beach-energy-australia Australia-based Beach Energy and Beach group subsidiaries have signed an agreement with Chevron Australia Exploration and Chevron Australia Holdings for Chevron to farm-in to its joint ventures in Australia. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Kemppi Releases New Device for High Quality DC Tig Welding http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/processing-equipment-control-and-automation/kemppi/presskemppi-releases-new-device-for-high-quality-dc-tig-welding.html http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/processing-equipment-control-and-automation/kemppi/presskemppi-releases-new-device-for-high-quality-dc-tig-welding.html The global leading welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi, recently launched its MasterTig LT 250 welding device which converts any welding power source for high-quality DC Tig welding. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:33:00 GMT Fireye Releases Free White Paper http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/fire/fireye-monitoring/pressfireye-releases-free-white-paper.html http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/fire/fireye-monitoring/pressfireye-releases-free-white-paper.html Fireye, a manufacturer of flame scanners, detectors, amplifiers and combustion safeguard controls for more than 70 years, has released a free white paper on Offshore Technology. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Fireye InSight Flame Scanners http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/downloads/whitepapers/fire/240/ http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/downloads/whitepapers/fire/240/ These application site reports will show specific applications and benefits our customers have obtained using Fireye products. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT BP commissions new diesel, hydrogen units at Cherry Point Refinery in Washington http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsbp-commissions-diesel-hydrogen-units-cherry-point-refinery-washington http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsbp-commissions-diesel-hydrogen-units-cherry-point-refinery-washington UK-based BP has commissioned a new advanced diesel hydrotreater and hydrogen plant at its Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, Washington, US. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Turkey to support Iraq in building new oil and gas pipelines http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsturkey-to-support-iraq-new-oil-gas-pipelines http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsturkey-to-support-iraq-new-oil-gas-pipelines The government of Turkey has said it is willing to help Iraq build more pipelines, which it needs to export its crude to world markets as it prepares to ramp up production. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Kairiki Energy signs agreement to acquire onshore oilfields in northern China http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newskairiki-to-acquire-onshore-oilfields-in-northern-china http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newskairiki-to-acquire-onshore-oilfields-in-northern-china Australia-based Kairiki Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Beijing Junlun Runzhong Science & Technology and Hefei Xinxin Petrochemical to acquire two onshore oilfields in northern China. Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Chayandinskoye Field, Yakutia http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/projects/chayandinskoye-field-yakutia-russia/ http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/projects/chayandinskoye-field-yakutia-russia/ Chayandinskoye oil and gas condensate field is located in the Lensk district of Sakha (Yakutia) Republic in the Far East region of Russia. The onshore field, also known as the Chayanda field, is being developed by Gazprom. Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Exxon Mobil, Qatar Petroleum sign agreement to transport LNG to UK http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsexxon-mobil-qatar-petroleum-transport-lng-to-uk http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsexxon-mobil-qatar-petroleum-transport-lng-to-uk US-based Exxon Mobil and Qatar Petroleum have signed an agreement to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Britain. Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Fastmig Pulse 350/450 http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/processing-equipment-control-and-automation/kemppi/2370166025001.html http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/processing-equipment-control-and-automation/kemppi/2370166025001.html Fastmig Pulse is the industrial welding equivalent of basic, synergic and pulse mig/mag welding processes. Fri, 10 May 2013 08:57:00 GMT MarkWest Energy acquires midstream assets in Anadarko Basin http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsmarkwest-midstream-assets-anadarko-basin http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsmarkwest-midstream-assets-anadarko-basin US-based MarkWest Energy Partners has signed an agreement with Chesapeake Energy to acquire certain midstream assets in the Anadarko Basin in the US for $245m. Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT BP-Husky Toledo Refinery http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/projects/bp-husky/ http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/projects/bp-husky/ The Toledo Refinery is situated in Oregon, Ohio, US. Spread over an area of 585 acres, the refinery has a design capacit Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Sulzer Pumps Supplies to New Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel in Brazil http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/pumps/sulzerpumps/presssulzer-pumps-floating-production-storage-offloading-vessel.html http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/pumps/sulzerpumps/presssulzer-pumps-floating-production-storage-offloading-vessel.html Sulzer Pumps will supply three water injection pump packages and topside API 610 process pumps for installation on a new FPSO vessel, which will operate in the Iracema Norte area of a pre-salt oil field, off the coast of Brazil. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:39:00 GMT Apache begins production at wells in Western Desert, Egypt http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsapache-begins-production-at-wells-in-western-desert-egypt http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/news/newsapache-begins-production-at-wells-in-western-desert-egypt US-based Apache has begun production at a combined rate of 1,625 barrels of oil and 18.7m cubic ft (MMcf) of natural gas per day in the NRQ 3151-1X well, from two intervals of Jurassic Lower Safa Formation in the North Ras Qattara Concession in Weste… Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT