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Use a hierarchical process to evaluate sales gas compressor selection
Compressors are key equipment pieces in gas processing projects because they are long-lead delivery items that require the allocation of a significant portion of the budget, and their performance significantly affects operating expenditures (OPEX).
Reduce LPG sulfur with a ‘rules of thumb’ checklist
Processing sourer opportunity crude oils leads to increased sulfur carryover to desulfurization and demercaptanization units in refineries worldwide.
Determine compressor settling-out conditions for recycle gas loop design
The recycle gas compressor (RGC) is one of the most important pieces of equipment in hydrotreaters, hydrocrackers and catalytic reformer units.
Examine inlet separation technologies for increased reliability
Contamination ingression into gas processing units is one of the most prevalent modes negatively affecting plant operations.
Israel seeks options to export huge gas reserves
Israel is examining its policies and options for exporting natural gas in light of the vast gas discoveries made offshore Israel in 2009 [the Tamar field, with 11 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of reserves] and in 2010 (the Leviathan field, with 20 Tcf), as well as the smaller Tanin field (1.1 Tcf) in 2011 and the Karish field (1.8 Tcf) in 2013.
Ichthys LNG combines three mega-projects in one
In 2014, the US$34-billion (B) Ichthys LNG project, operated by oil and gas company INPEX, will celebrate its 50% milestone and move into its peak construction phase.
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As the natural gas boom in North America continues and new technologies emerge to reduce costs, company interest is increasing—and so is investment.
Gas processing news
SKF has signed a major contract to supply SKF S2M magnetic bearings to Ukrainian turboexpander manufacturer Turbogaz, helping improve reliability and sustainability for the gas industry.
Editorial comment
Gas processing facilities are as varied in design as they are in function.
Executive Q&A viewpoint
Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP) continues to dominate the US midstream sector via acquisitions, organic growth and asset repurposing and diversification.
Boxscore Construction analysis
Papua New Guinea sits atop vast, untapped reserves of natural gas.
Flexibility is key to FLNG project success
Floating liquefaction facilities have a number of advantages over land-based facilities, but they also carry some unique challenges with regard to operational demands and feedstock variability.
Consider factors affecting onshore LNG plant design
In the LNG value chain, liquefaction is the most critical part of the processing chain.
Niobrara shale play is rich with gas processing opportunities
The unconventional Niobrara shale play (Fig. 1) lies in the US Rocky Mountain region.
Optimize small-scale LNG production with modular SMR technology
In North America, there is renewed push and demand from end users for cleaner, cheaper, locally supplied fuels for transportation and high-horsepower applications.
Select valves for LNG use as transportation fuel
Due to its high energy density, LNG is fast becoming a viable choice for transportation fuel.
Use analytical tools to investigate LNG molecular sieve underperformance
In an LNG plant, natural gas from the wellhead must be treated before liquefaction can take place.
Overcome engineering challenges for multi-well gathering facilities
The North American energy sector has recently experienced growth at an unprecedented pace.
News
Air Products has signed an agreement with a consortium, including Technip and JGC Corp., to implement the Yamal LNG project.
Executive Q&A Viewpoint
Western Gas Partners’ CEO sees growth opportunities for gas processors
Gastech makes its East Asian debut
Gastech is the global meeting place for energy professionals working in the natural gas industry.
Eastern Mediterranean gas expansion presents new opportunities in 2014 and beyond
Eastern Mediterranean Gas Conference (EMGC) 2014 is the premier event for professionals working in, and seeking to be involved in, the significant offshore gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Top five US gas processors eye additional expansions
According to recent industry analyses, natural gas processing capacity in the US climbed by 5.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd) during 2013, and is set to increase by an additional 2.8 Bcfd in 2014.
Eagle Ford gas processors welcome growth opportunities in 2014
Now that upstream oil and gas producers have “cracked the code” of South Texas’ Eagle Ford oil and gas play, gas processing and petrochemical operators, suppliers and service companies are ramping up their offices and capabilities in the area.
Choose optimal feed conditioning strategies for gas processing
Contamination ingression into gas processing units is one of the most prevalent modes negatively affecting plant operations.
NGL forecasting is essential for successful operators and investors
Energy executives have an unyielding thirst for fundamental data, and they seek ongoing analysis to confidently make critical business decisions.
- Australia's Woodside Energy to buy US LNG developer Tellurian for $1.2 billion
- Power Knot LLC receives continued orders from ExxonMobil PNG for food waste digester consumables, spare parts
- WhiteWater's ADCC Pipeline in South Texas begins transporting natural gas
- Gasum powers Equinor's platform supply vessel with bio-LNG
- Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy
- ONEOK to acquire Medallion and controlling interest in EnLink for $5.9 B
- Desert Mountain Energy Corp. initiates helium production
- WhiteWater's ADCC Pipeline in South Texas begins transporting natural gas
- Oman plans third LNG train, boosting domestic production to more than 15 MMtpy
- Brazil's fossil push undermines Lula's green ambitions
