Articles
The path to midstream profitability: Retrofit to improve returns
The U.S. shale revolution has matured. Due to higher oil prices, shale production has shifted from natural gas basins to oil-rich basins.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp. (JOGMEC) intends to develop a global standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions in the LNG value chain.
Global Projects Data
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking more than 250 active gas processing/LNG projects around the world.
Gas Processing News
China has signed three large LNG deals with U.S. exporter Venture Global LNG, as the world’s second-biggest economy looks to secure long-term supplies amid soaring gas prices and domestic power shortages.
Customize selection of hydrocarbon dewpoint control technology
The purpose of a hydrocarbon dewpoint control unit is to remove hydrocarbon liquids (NGL) from natural gas so that the hydrocarbon dewpoint specifications of the sales gas (local requirement is 0°C at any pressure) can be met.
Optimize throughput of gas pipelines and facilities with intelligent software
A drop of liquid. An ice formation. So small and yet so potentially costly and damaging to the operations of gas facilities and pipelines.
Free water prediction for corrosion protection of NGL pipelines
Natural gas liquids (NGL) separated from natural gas carry varying concentrations of water in the form of free water, water emulsion and soluble water.
Simulation and optimization study for a condensate recovery system
This article discusses a simulation and optimization study for a low-pressure condensate recovery system used on an oil and gas platform for the extraction of valuable hydrocarbons from flare gas for sale.
Case study: Optimization of LPG process at Ju’aymah NGL fractionation plant
Optimization initiatives for the LPG Merox process were implemented to reduce operating cost and spent caustic generation at Saudi Aramco’s Ju’aymah NGL fractionation plant.
Executive Viewpoint: Building the foundation for a low-emission LNG facility
Electric LNG (i.e., eLNG) has emerged as a powerful decarbonization pathway for LNG project stakeholders.
Maintenance and Reliability: Looking beyond processing efficiency to optimize operations
When facility owners think about plant optimization, the emphasis often is on maximizing throughput and, in many cases, that means focusing on processing equipment.
Editorial Comment
With Henry Hub (HH) natural gas prices almost twice as high year over year, as of the time of writing in late October, and similarly record-high prices in Europe and Asia driving competition for LNG, the gas market is rife with tension.
Turbomachinery configuration for LNG project concept selection
Refrigerant compressors are the pumping heart of every LNG plant.
Global Project Data
At more than 250 active projects, the gas processing/LNG sector represents nearly 25% market share in active projects globally.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Wison Offshore & Marine Co. Ltd. announced that four modules for the first train of the Arctic LNG 2 project, weighing nearly 50,000 tons, have been completed after nearly 2 yr of effort and are ready for shipment.
U.S. Industry Metrics
Tightening natural gas market supply/demand fundamentals resulted in a rally in Henry Hub prices from late August into September, with prices up more than 100% on the year.
Gas Processing News
Excelerate Energy LP concluded with Petróleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) the negotiation stage of the tender process for the lease of the Bahia regasification terminal.
Dry gas seal failure analysis and reliability improvement
Dry gas seals (DGSs) are comprised of many delicate components used for sealing and are used on axial/centrifugal/screw compressors and turboexpanders in various industries.
Realize the full potential of stationary gas engine oil with used oil analysis
Used oil analysis is widely considered a vital tool for operators of stationary gas engines.
Turboexpander repair and maintenance for sustained performance and profitability
Turboexpanders are critical equipment for many applications including gas processing, industrial gas, power recovery and power generation, and their longevity and sustained performance is often key to the profitability of a business.
Ju`aymah NGL fractionation energy optimization initiatives
Wasting energy reduces plant profitability and its sustainability footprint.
Optimize the design and configuration of ambient air heaters for LNG regasification
An LNG regasification terminal converts LNG from a temperature of nearly −160°C back into natural gas at atmospheric temperature for distribution across a consumer network.
Maintenance and Reliability: Prevent unplanned shutdowns for LNG liquefaction facilities
Although an unplanned shutdown is an integrated part of the operational and safety management system of an operating plant, unplanned shutdowns for a modern LNG liquefaction operating facility often become some of the costliest events for the facility owner.
Industry Focus: Sensor advances allow pipeline leak detection to take to the skies
Sustainability and green initiatives have always been laudable objectives, with mission statements around the world confirming commitments to lower emissions and energy consumption, and increase recyclability, to name a few.
Regional Focus: Balancing Africa’s world-class LNG projects and the environment
The construction of world-scale natural gas processing plants by three of Africa’s top natural gas producers has attracted scrutiny, despite efforts to commercialize the continent’s hydrocarbon resources and expand energy supply on the continent.
Editorial Comment
The editors of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, sister publication to Gas Processing & LNG, will release their “HPI Market Data 2022” annual forecast report in October.
Are cylinder liners necessary for high-speed reciprocating gas compressors?
Wear is common in reciprocating gas compressors (RGCs) due to sliding and rotational motion of parts.
Verification of SWS performance and capacity restoration
A book by Lieberman1 stresses that it is essential to make existing units work adequately and efficiently.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and Finnish energy company Vantaa Energy Ltd. have signed a cooperation agreement for pre-engineering and development of a power-to-gas (P2G) plant for Vantaa Energy.
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Vanguard Renewables breaks ground on its first organics-to-renewable gas facility
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
- 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
