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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.
Editorial Comment
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported in April that the US set records for natural gas production in 2017.
Expansion of hybrid LNG and CNG fueling stations
Natural gas is anticipated to play a dynamic role in the global energy portfolio due to its increasing availability via pipeline, and in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG).
Gas Processing News
Russia’s Gazprom Neft has confirmed the digital transformation of its business as a priority area of focus, with the creation of a new “Digital Transformation Directorate” to be headed by Andrei Belevtsev as Chief Digital Officer (CDO).
Efficient acid gas removal using membrane systems—Part 1
With increasing demand for more energy, stranded natural gas reserves that would have been marginal or unprofitable years ago are now being developed.
Flow assurance study of gathering pipeline system at a gas condensate field
Increasing demand for energy, along with fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices, require a review of existing production, transportation and storage technologies for oil and gas.
Adjust treatment strategies to resolve methanol issues and meet pipeline specs
It is not uncommon for producers to introduce methanol into their hydrocarbon systems as a means of hydrate inhibition, as an additive blended with H<sub>2</sub>S scavengers, or for other purposes.
New in gas processing technology
Sour gas in oil and gas production streams can increase production costs, impact employee safety, endanger asset integrity and adversely impact the surrounding environment.
Global Project Data
According to Energy Web Atlas, the US has proposed more than 330 MMtpy of LNG export capacity.
US Industry Metrics
According to Energy Web Atlas, the US has proposed more than 330 MMtpy of LNG export capacity.
Mexico’s continuing energy reform feeds pipeline, LNG aspirations
The global energy industry has witnessed how the shale boom turned the US into a leading gas producer and exporter.
Power, LNG projects drive pipeline construction in Africa
Increasing public investment in gas-fired power plants in Africa, the continuing recovery in global oil prices and persistent insecurity in key producer markets, such as Nigeria, are likely to impact gas transmission pipeline projects on the continent, even as more international companies express interest in the region’s stranded gas resources.
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Vanguard Renewables breaks ground on its first organics-to-renewable gas facility
- Linde selected to supply carbon capture technology to ADNOC’S Hail and Ghasha project
- Tecnimont to build waste-to-biogas plant to fuel local kitchens in India
- Topsoe, Aramco sign JDA to advance low-carbon hydrogen solutions using eREACT™
