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Realize the full potential of stationary gas engine oil with used oil analysis
Used oil analysis is widely considered a vital tool for operators of stationary gas engines.
Turboexpander repair and maintenance for sustained performance and profitability
Turboexpanders are critical equipment for many applications including gas processing, industrial gas, power recovery and power generation, and their longevity and sustained performance is often key to the profitability of a business.
Ju`aymah NGL fractionation energy optimization initiatives
Wasting energy reduces plant profitability and its sustainability footprint.
Optimize the design and configuration of ambient air heaters for LNG regasification
An LNG regasification terminal converts LNG from a temperature of nearly −160°C back into natural gas at atmospheric temperature for distribution across a consumer network.
Maintenance and Reliability: Prevent unplanned shutdowns for LNG liquefaction facilities
Although an unplanned shutdown is an integrated part of the operational and safety management system of an operating plant, unplanned shutdowns for a modern LNG liquefaction operating facility often become some of the costliest events for the facility owner.
Industry Focus: Sensor advances allow pipeline leak detection to take to the skies
Sustainability and green initiatives have always been laudable objectives, with mission statements around the world confirming commitments to lower emissions and energy consumption, and increase recyclability, to name a few.
Regional Focus: Balancing Africa’s world-class LNG projects and the environment
The construction of world-scale natural gas processing plants by three of Africa’s top natural gas producers has attracted scrutiny, despite efforts to commercialize the continent’s hydrocarbon resources and expand energy supply on the continent.
Editorial Comment
The editors of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, sister publication to Gas Processing & LNG, will release their “HPI Market Data 2022” annual forecast report in October.
Are cylinder liners necessary for high-speed reciprocating gas compressors?
Wear is common in reciprocating gas compressors (RGCs) due to sliding and rotational motion of parts.
Verification of SWS performance and capacity restoration
A book by Lieberman1 stresses that it is essential to make existing units work adequately and efficiently.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and Finnish energy company Vantaa Energy Ltd. have signed a cooperation agreement for pre-engineering and development of a power-to-gas (P2G) plant for Vantaa Energy.
Show Preview: Gastech 2021 moves to Dubai for in-person exhibition and conference
From 21–23 September, the Gastech Exhibition & Conference will take place in Dubai, UAE as the first major energy event to be held live and in person in 2021.
U.S. Industry Metrics
The U.S. EIA expects domestic natural gas production to increase in 2021 as demand falls.
Global Project Data
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking more than 250 active gas processing/LNG projects around the world.
Gas Processing News
The share of LNG in India’s gas consumption could rise to 70% from the present 50% in 10 yr, and new import terminals are needed, according to LNG import terminal operator Petronet LNG Ltd.
Achieve three efficiencies in MR compressors for SSLNG
In the equipment they use, investors in small-scale LNG (SSLNG) face a steep challenge: They must achieve cost efficiency, operational efficiency and energy efficiency—all with maximum availability.
SSLNG-to-power solutions for optimized CAPEX and OPEX
LNG-to-power has become an established term in the international energy industry, whereby gas-fueled power stations are exclusively supplied from an adjacent LNG storage terminal.
Standardized, modular, small-scale LNG with low lifecycle cost
Natural gas has developed into the fossil fuel of choice for power generation, industrial use and domestic heating. It produces 30%–40% lower carbon emissions than oil or coal, and zero sulfur emissions.
Industry Focus: LPG sector poised for sustainable fuel transformation
Like virtually all industries, the liquified petroleum gas (LPG) sector was challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020.
Editorial Comment
Worldwide, small-scale LNG liquefaction capacity is expected to expand by 30% over the next 4 yr, increasing from 33.9 MMtpy in 2021 to 43.92 MMtpy in 2025.
Evaluate ERW and SAW pipes for onshore buried gas pipelines
The question of whether to use electric resistance welding (ERW) pipe or submerged arc welding (SAW) pipe for an onshore gas pipeline project arises frequently.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Waga Energy has been enlisted by the Mauricie Residual Materials Management Board to deploy its landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) technology at the Saint-Étienne-des-Grès landfill in Quebec, Canada.
Gas Processing News
CNG Fuels has started building Scotland’s first public access renewable biomethane heavy goods vehicle (HGV) refueling station, which will allow fleet operators to run their vehicles on low-carbon fuel, support net zero plans and save money.
Sulfur recovery for gas processing plants
Natural gas produced in gas fields is a mixture of hydrocarbons containing hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) and organic sulfur species (carbonyl sulfide, COS; carbon disulfide, CS<sub>2</sub>; and mercaptans, RSH), along with other impurities.
Specifying trip valves is critical for LNG service
Appropriately specifying trip valves in the world of natural gas liquification is a critical element.
Energy savings for a propane refrigerant compressor using simulation
Saudi Aramco’s Yanbu fractionation plant utilizes deethanizers, depropanizers, debutanizers and an RVP column.
Improve gas-gas exchanger footprint and economics with a PSHE
Plate-type heat exchangers are known for high heat transfer coefficients.
Introduction to oil bearing turboexpander rotor dynamics
Turboexpanders are the ideal choice for processes with large pressure drops that require refrigeration or power recovery.
Pipelines update: PHMSA regulations and the PIPES Act of 2020
With the reauthorization of the PIPES Act (i.e., Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020), the oil and gas industry is in line for changes that will have an effect on nearly every pipeline operator.
Use a seven-step procedure to mark piping CMLs
Piping is considered one of the most valuable assets in any hydrocarbon processing facility. Many meters of piping run through these facilities, transporting process fluid from one unit to another.
- Woodfibre LNG receives BCEAO order to move floatel to site to house non-local workforce
- QatarEnergy, Exxon seek to remove contractor from Texas gas project
- Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE collaborate to develop renewable natural gas industry in France
- Congo Brazzaville becomes an LNG exporting country
- Fulcrum LNG to pair with McDermott, Baker Hughes for Guyana gas project
- EU approves law to hit gas imports with methane emissions limit
- Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE collaborate to develop renewable natural gas industry in France
- Hawai'i Gas selects Eurus Energy America, Bana Pacific for hydrogen and renewable natural gas projects
- TotalEnergies increases LNG deliveries to Asia with two new contracts
- Desert Mountain Energy Corp. initiates helium production
