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Take the mystery out of running your LNG plant
While process simulation software can be used by plant engineers to calculate the dewpoint temperature of mixed refrigerant, this is of limited use to the plant operators at the control panel in maintaining an appropriate amount of mixed refrigerant superheat as they adjust the plant. To address these challenges, the authors’ company has developed a simplified method of calculating mixed refrigerant superheat that can be programmed in the distributed control system (DCS) and made available to panel operators.
How tech is laying the foundation for future LNG success and compliance
This article details some of the ways LNG operators are embracing and deploying technology to close the gaps that exist in their ESG compliance infrastructures and emerging operational needs.
New technology enables the green transition away from natural gas
Countries around the world are urgently seeking alternatives to fossil fuels to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and thereby limit global warming.
ISO/ASME-compliant composite pipe repair system
Pipelines, especially those of large diameter, can efficiently transport large volumes of liquids and gases over long distances.
Staying cool: Regenerative turbine pumps and refrigerant processing
Refrigerants are an essential element of successful operations, providing the proper temperatures to keep products in an ideal state for short or long periods of time.
Identify anomalies among base prover volumes of bidirectional prover
It is important to accurately measure hydrocarbon commodities transferred through pipelines or marine terminals at the point where ownership of the commodity is transferred.
Distance and politics mean no easy solution to Russia’s pipeline problem
Russia has largely been able to maintain its oil exports despite de jure and de facto restrictions on destination, mode of transit and price.
Optimized Joule-Thomson Control Valves are Critical for LNG Operations
Liquified gas applications typically require high pressure and cryogenic temperatures to achieve gas separation and liquification.
Avoiding methane emissions charges with the help of predictive maintenance
Methane is a component of natural gas. It is also labeled as a greenhouse gas (GHG) which, according to the Oxford’s English dictionary, is “a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect, global warming effect, by absorbing infrared radiation similar to carbon dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons.”
Tales from the front line: Four lessons learned from a former NGL scheduler
They are on the front lines of daily logistics—the unsung heroes behind the scenes in the energy supply chain who get in early, stay late and typically work odd hours.
Managing the new risk profile of energy transition projects
The time is ripe to realize the vision of a clean energy future.
Estimating the capital cost of modular gas monetization projects
With the ever-increasing demand for energy, the discovery of natural gas resources—especially in the form of unconventional gas such as shale gas, tight gas, coalbed methane (CBM) and gas hydrates—has stimulated a boom in the production of fuels and chemicals.
A comparison study of water disposal methods in a gas project—Part 2
Produced water refers to water associated with the production of oil and/or natural gas from a well.
Executive Q & A: How oil & gas companies can navigate the energy transition
Gas Processing & LNG had the opportunity to speak with Alexandra Gajewski, Vice President, Energy Transition Solutions for Quorum Software, to discuss environmental, social and governance (ESG) and energy transition strategies.
Digitalization will help carbon capture and sequestration industry to be more efficient, safe and profitable
Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) refers to a group of technologies that can help mitigate climate change by lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
Using the over-the-counter markets to navigate the shifting LNG landscape
The considerable disruption in today’s natural gas markets should come as no surprise.
A comparison study of water disposal methods in a gas project—Part 1
Produced water refers to water associated with the production of oil and/or natural gas from a well.
Using data to digitalize the oil and gas industry
The oil and gas industry has been historically slow to adopt new technologies and truly take advantage of the digital tools that are widely available and extensively used in other sectors.
How boil-off gas APC exceeded expectations at an Australian LNG plant
The use of advanced process control (APC) technology on LNG liquefaction trains is well accepted with some of the earliest implementations developed in the late 1990s.
Fouling in gas processing facilities: Testing, root cause analysis and mitigation—Part 2
Fouling in gas processing facilities can take on several different forms, depending on the conditions where it occurs and the contaminants involved.
The impact of imposed high-temperature piping loads on the chronic failures of steam turbine-driven compressor units in gas compression plants
This article examines liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gas compressors that employ steam turbines as drivers (FIG. 1) which consistently faced chronic issues during operating conditions—compressor trips due to malfunctions were observed on the turbine side.
Ensuring efficiency and reliability of grid-connected eLNG plants
Electric motor-driven main refrigeration trains [i.e., electric LNG (eLNG)] continue to emerge as a powerful decarbonization pathway for LNG project stakeholders.
Canned sealless pumps for hazardous applications—Part 2
The oil and gas industry has many applications that are toxic or hazardous, where process fluid leakage is not permitted and leads to health, safety and environmental impacts. Caustic
Protecting the workplace and employees: The critical role of security technology
When it comes to the benefits that an integrated security solution offers to suppliers in the energy sector, the first topic of discussion is almost always centered on minimizing risk to physical site assets and data.
Predictive corrosion modelling—Rise of the machines
Pipelines play a significant role in the global transportation of natural gas, petroleum products and other energy resources.
Decarbonizing natural gas distribution pipelines
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (ATCO) is continuously innovating to reduce emissions and provide clean energy to its customers.
Canned sealless pumps for hazardous applications
The oil and gas industry has many applications that are toxic or hazardous, where process fluid leakage is not permitted and leads to health, safety and environmental impacts.
Is your plant radio equipment up to code?
How does a team communicate around an LNG plant or any other type of industrial facility, whether it be a refinery or oil field?
Do not just monitor bad actor machines: Start when they are healthy
Anyone who has ever watched a medical drama knows the story.
Regulations and natural gas design
The natural gas industry is in a state of flux, with evolving industry regulations facilitated by lessons learned from previous catastrophes.
- Japan's Mitsui buys U.S. gas asset in 'pragmatic solution' for energy transition
- Equinor's Hammerfest LNG plant offline after outage
- Norway parliament asks for CCS alternative to decarbonize major LNG plant
- Energy firms bet big on German port as clean energy hub
- Innovation accelerates drive to sustainability
- Bear Head Energy receives environmental approval for large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia project in Nova Scotia
- Innovation accelerates drive to sustainability
- Germany improving efforts to meet 2030 hydrogen goals
- Indian court upholds tribunal ruling favoring Reliance in gas sale case
- Iraq says Iran blames reduced gas exports on 'technical' matter
