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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.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has launched a new gas metering solution that provides easy-to-use health monitoring of midstream metering systems for operations, maintenance and leadership teams.
US Industry Metrics
US natural gas supply and consumption expanded significantly from H1 2017 through H1 2018.
Global Project Data
According to Energy Web Atlas and Hydrocarbon Processing’s Construction Boxscore Database, more than 400 active gas processing/LNG projects are under development.
Gas Processing News
S & B has been selected by Phillips 66 to perform engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for two NGL fractionation plants at the client’s Sweeny Hub in Old Ocean, Texas.
LNG metrology—Measurement support for LNG as a transport fuel
The use of LNG as fuel has generated much interest in the global transportation sector due to two main drivers—the environment and cost.
Challenges facing GTL: Rethinking project economics in 2018 and beyond
Natural gas is growing in importance worldwide and is now making up a larger portion of oil companies’ reserves.
Efficient acid gas removal using membrane systems—Part 2
A number of methods are available for the removal of acid gases.
Operational considerations of side reactions in gas sweetening systems—Part 1
In sour gas treating systems, a number of potential side reactions produce unwanted byproducts.
Small-scale LNG: A reality today may be a game-changer for tomorrow
As an energy source, LNG is gaining ground compared to coal and oil, not only because it is cheaper, but also as a way to meet emissions reduction commitments by governments.
Prevent summertime production cutbacks for small-scale LNG
Small-scale natural gas processing facilities are gaining operator interest for their ability to monetize associated gas, although maintaining steady throughput year-round requires planning.
EWAnalysis
Since market reforms first started in 1978, China has shifted from a centrally planned economy to a market-based economy, experiencing rapid economic and social development.
Industry Perspectives
Russia aims to ally with Qatar in LNG competition with Australia and other LNG-exporting majors over the coming years.
- 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
