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Chevron and ENN sign LNG agreement

Chevron Corporation has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., has signed a binding LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with ENN LNG Trading Company Limited (ENN) for the delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China from Chevron’s global supply portfolio.

US LNG arrives in China from Sabine Pass

The first LNG (liquefied natural gas) shipment to China from the lower 48 states arrived last week, marking the official entry of the US into the Asian LNG market.

SSE gas storage awards contract to Simmons Edeco

Simmons Edeco, which has a North American office located in Calgary, Alberta, recently announced that UK energy supplier SSE Hornsea Limited’s gas storage facilities has awarded the company a multi-million pound contract.

Grundfos names new VP of Water Utility

In this role, Morrison will have complete P/L responsibility, including sales and operations. He will report directly to Jonathan Hamp-Adams, General Manager of Grundfos USA.

USA natural gas production levels have increased

USA natural gas production levels in the lower 48 states increased nearly 1 percent in July 2016, and averaged 73.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), ending a five-month production decline, according to analysis from IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.

Aramco to co-fund compressor valve development

Zahroof Valves Inc. (ZVI) has secured Series C funding for a next phase of expansion from Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures and existing investor NGP Energy Technology Partners.

Tecolutla field crude production will soon start

Mexico's Grupo IDESA, along with its Canadian partner, expects to start extracting barrels of crude from the Tecolutla field within months of signing a contract with Mexico's oil regulator, IDESA's chief executive officer said on Friday.

New PESA Advisory Board member

Hoover Container Solutions’ chairman and CEO, Donald Young, has been nominated and elected to the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) Advisory Board for a three-year term.

US LNG vessel passes canal, destined to China

The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel from the lower 48 US states is on its way to China, according to recent reports.

US oil drillers add rigs for 5th week in a row

US drillers have added oil rigs for a fifth consecutive week, according to Baker Hughes Inc. Drillers added three oil rigs in the week to July 29, bringing the total rig count up to 374, compared with 664 a year ago, according to the recent Baker Hughes weekly report.