Manage contaminants in LNG feed gas and cryogenic processing—Part 1

D. Engel, C. Ridge and S. Williams, Nexo Solutions, Amine Optimization Division, The Woodlands, Texas The process of treating and liquefying natural gas into LNG is a complex and often delicate operation. LNG facilities are highly profitable when designed and operated correctly. The profitability of a plant depends on throughput, which is maximized by maintaining stable operation, consistently meeting product specifications and identifying and managing contamination. These goals must be met in several systems throughout the LNG process. Requirements for contamination management. Many LNG plants use a mercury removal system at the front end of the plant when any mercury is present in the fe