Articles
LNG plant optimization with ammonia precooling
The selection of liquefaction technology and refrigerants plays a key role in optimizing process efficiency while minimizing costs in LNG plants.
Steam purity assessment to prevent turbine malfunctions and performance loss
An oil producer is carrying out ongoing projects to install steam turbine generators (STGs) in three aged gas plants.
Upgrade a gas plant to produce LPG by DWC and conventional methods—Part 2
The LPG market has seen a steady increase in prices due to increasing demand for LPG worldwide, particularly for the petrochemical, automotive, metal, ceramic and glass industries.
Achieve higher operational efficiency with amine system improvements
Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) operates a plant at India’s western coast to extract value-added products from natural gas and make crude oil suitable for refining.
Gas pretreatment considerations for LNG plants feeding with pipeline-quality gas
LNG projects using pipeline-quality gas as feed have become more prevalent in recent years as they reduce plant equipment count, space requirements and cost.
EWAnalysis: Impact of technology on gas transmission management—Part 2
This article is the second in our “Impact of Technology” series; the first was “Impact of technology in gas processing plants—Part 1,” which appeared in the October/November 2018 issue of Gas Processing & LNG.
Editorial Comment
This year could be the largest ever for LNG export project final investment decisions (FIDs).
Select NGL recovery and optimization technologies using simulation and algorithm
It can be difficult to find common criteria for the design of NGL recovery plants.
New in Gas Processing Technology
The American Petroleum Institute (API) issued a statement regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency’s release of data from its Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Reporting Program report.
Global Project Data
Energy Web Atlas is tracking nearly 100 active gas processing/LNG projects in the US.
US Industry Metrics
Moving into 3Q 2018, NGL prices slid as demand stalled and production increased for most liquids.
Gas Processing News
The first cargo of LNG from Ichthys LNG left Darwin, in the Northern Territory of Australia, in late October, following the production startup earlier in the year.
Key contributing factors to safety incidents at gas processing facilities
Companies too often cite human factors and equipment malfunctions as the root causes of accidents at gas processing facilities.
Glycol treating during pipeline transport of natural gas
The recovery of glycol, which is added to natural gas for transport, is playing an ever-increasing role in the efficient and environmentally friendly operation of gas pipelines.
Upgrade a gas plant to produce LPG by DWC and conventional methods—Part 1
The LPG market has seen a steady increase in prices due to increasing demand for LPG worldwide, particularly for the petrochemicals, automotive, metal, ceramic and glass industries.
Rein in LNG energy costs with advanced process control
High energy costs do not need to be a part of daily life in LNG processing and distribution operations.
Regional Focus: Challenges of scaling up Africa’s LNG production
Several gas projects are underway in Africa, but they continue to be constrained by inadequate infrastructure, slow finance mobilization, lack of security and uncertainty over hydrocarbon regulations that are casting doubt on the outcome of the continent’s drive to meet its anticipated 128% gas demand increase by 2040.
Industry Trends: Norway targets global LNG market
Norway aims to become a leading player in the global LNG market during the next several years through the establishment of new, large-scale LNG terminals.
Editorial Comment
As discussed in the HPI Market Data 2019 report, published in November by Gas Processing & LNG’s sister publication, Hydrocarbon Processing, rising propane and ethane supplies in the US have been enabled by greater production of shale gas.
Global Project Data
Energy Web Atlas is tracking more than 215 active LNG projects around the world.
Gas Processing News
Sempra Energy received a notice of schedule from the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that sets January 31, 2019 as the planned completion date of the final environmental impact statement for siting, construction and operation of the proposed Port Arthur LNG natural gas liquefaction export project in Jefferson County, Texas.
Prevent seal contamination and failure with a reliable gas supply solution
Centrifugal compressors are used in processes for producing oil, petroleum, petrochemicals and chemicals, as well as for natural gas processing.
Behavior and effect of methanol in amine treating systems
To prevent the formation of hydrates, methanol is commonly added to wellhead gas before it enters pipelines for transport to processing units.
Operational considerations of side reactions in gas sweetening systems—Part 2
In sour gas treating systems, several potential side reactions produce unwanted byproducts.
Optimal control of mixed refrigerant composition at Sakhalin LNG plant
A technique for the optimization of mixed refrigerant (MR) composition was developed and successfully applied at the Sakhalin LNG plant on Sakhalin Island, Russia.
EWAnalysis: Impact of technology on gas processing plants
The gas processing industry has modernized and embraced technology throughout boom and bust cycles.
Executive Interview: BHGE enhances LNG, process plant services with digital portfolio
Maria Sferruzza is President, LNG and Global Services for BHGE’s Turbomachinery and Process Solutions (TPS) business, based in Florence, Italy.
Industry Trends: Five trends shaping the North American gas market to 2030
The shale revolution has changed the game for the North American natural gas market over the past decade.
Business Trends: Opportunities and risks in the global LNG market
Natural gas use has strongly increased around the globe, supported by higher demand and growing availability of gas.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
