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US Industry Metrics
In the US, Henry Hub natural gas spot prices increased sharply in June and July from suppressed levels earlier in the 2Q, as domestic production decreased slightly.
New in gas processing technology
Trellis Energy announced that the latest version of the Trellis 6.0 platform is the first to be 100% compliant with the North American Energy Standards Board’s (NAESB’s) Wholesale Gas Quadrant Standards version 3.0.
Gas processing news
Parker Bestobell Marine received a major new order from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea to supply cryogenic valves for three new vessels.
Executive Q&A viewpoint
Texas-based NextDecade LLC is working to develop and manage new land-based and floating LNG projects in the US and abroad.
Editorial comment
As of early 2016, approximately 140 metric MMtpy of LNG capacity were under construction.
Floating LNG's evolution from FPSO
Several decades of reliable track records with LNG onshore plant development and floating production, storage and offloading have given gas field developers the confidence to build FLNG vessels.
Prevent hydrate formation with high-pressure deethanizer design
To produce high-purity ethane from a wet NGL feed, a high-pressure deethanizer design has been developed to prevent hydrate formation without using a dehydration unit.
Manage activated carbon effects on MDEA solution foaming
In the oil and gas industry, activated carbon (AC) is used in many applications, both as an adsorbent and as a support media for chemical reagents.
Design for ultra-high-pressure H2S removal from natural gas
What are the pressure design limits for natural gas H2S removal and associated dehydration facilities?
Develop successful nearshore FLNG solutions—Part 1: Gas pretreatment strategies
Movement has been seen in offshore floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) developments.
Market development is key to success for small-scale LNG
The small-scale LNG (SSLNG) industry continues to grow, driven largely by rising environmental factors.
Opportunities and challenges for small-scale LNG commercialization
The rapid development of the unconventional gas supply chain in North America could have a game-changing impact on large-scale and mega-gas processing/liquefaction facilities.
US Industry Metrics
In the US, Henry Hub natural gas spot prices began climbing in late June, rising to just under $3/MMBtu by early July.
New in gas processing technology
Maintenance, repairs and unplanned downtime in manufacturing can be costly, and the corrosive effect of polluted or contaminated air in production facilities is often the culprit.
Gas processing news
Gas Technology Institute (GTI) recently celebrated an important milestone—its 75th anniversary.
Regional Perspectives
Iran has the world’s largest proven natural gas reserves at 1,201 Tcf, according to BP’s Statistical Review of World Energy,1 and it is the fourth-largest natural gas producer in the world.
Executive Q&A viewpoint
The shale revolution has caused a natural gas boom in the Marcellus shale play that has been a victim of its own success.
Editorial comment
Small-scale gas processing operations are ramping up around the world, particularly in the LNG sector.
DME technology advances provide clean alternative to diesel
While dimethyl ether (DME) might sound like an exotic chemical, it is, in fact, the simplest ether compound, with a chemical formula of C2H6O.
Evaluate GTL processes compared with conventional refining
Many attempts have been made to develop a process allowing for the substitution of crude oil with another feedstock capable of delivering high-quality fuel products.
Choose the correct heat transfer fluid for gas processing operations
In recent years, the gas processing industry has seen rapid growth worldwide.
Remove the gaps between planning, maintenance and operations
Domestic crude oil production is at levels last seen 25 years ago, and 2014 showed a record year for domestic natural gas production.
Consider high-value outlets for propane and butane
Shale oil and gas operations in North America generate abundant and low-cost supplies of LPG.
US Industry Metrics
In the US, Henry Hub natural gas spot prices climbed briefly above $2/MMBtu in May, but then slid back below that level toward the middle of the month.
New in gas processing technology
Lanner has been awarded a contract by Cameron LNG to supply its LNG Logistics Simulator.
Gas processing news
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) on April 15 ratified the EN15940 standard for paraffinic diesel fuels, such as Shell's GTL fuel.
LNG technology
As global demand for natural gas increases, interest in unlocking and monetizing stranded gas reserves in ultra-deep waters that are difficult to develop with conventional technology will return.
President's Letter
The last thing you need right now is another dreary recitation of industry statistics that show how hard hit the global oil and gas industry has been in the last 18 months.
Executive Q&A viewpoint
Emerging technology solutions to address growing petrochemicals demand and gas production are meeting with intense interest.
- U.S. ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with license requirement
- Egypt agrees to buy up to 160 LNG cargoes through 2026
- Shell to add up to 12 MMt of additional LNG capacity by 2030
- ADNOC takes FID, awards $5 B in contracts for Phase 1 of its Rich Gas Development project
- U.S. ethane vessels stall amid curbs on exports to China
