Monthly Archives: October 2015

RasGas Awards Major Deals For Helium 3 Project

Qatar’s RasGas Company (RasGas) has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract on its new Helium 3 project to Chiyoda AlMana, according to a report. It has also signed a sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for Helium 3 with … Continue reading

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RasGas Awards Two Major Contracts For Qatar III Project, Air Products Secures Helium Supply Agreement

RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) has announced the award of two major contracts linked to the upcoming Qatar III helium plant (Helium 3), to Air Products and Chiyoda AlMana, respectively. The new Helium 3 plant is expected to produce up to … Continue reading

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Praxair Will Award $30,000 In A Cash Prize To Three Finalists Of Its Helium Innovation Contest

Praxair, Inc. today announces the launch of a helium open innovation contest. “Praxair research and development continuously develops new uses for industrial gases that improve the efficiency and environmental performance of our customers’ processes and products,” said Todd Skare, Chief … Continue reading

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Danbury Based Praxair Signs Helium Agreement

Praxair, Inc., a Danbury based leader in the production and supply of helium and other industrial gases, announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Castleton Commodities International for the refining and purchase of helium. CCI, a leader in … Continue reading

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Moon Express Rockets Closer To Planned Lunar Landing

More than $60 million in possible NASA and Google awards is at stake for the first commercial space company on the moon. Moon Express, a start-up that plans to mine the lunar surface for rare and precious metals, took one … Continue reading

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