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Editorial Comment
The IEA’s “Global Gas Security Review2020” report, released in October, projects that global gas demand will fall by 3%, or 120 Bm3, in 2020—the largest drop on record.
Mitigate elemental sulfur condensation in a compressor knockout drum
Produced natural gas must be compressed for export and further processing on the main processing platform. When sour gas (i.e., gas containing H2S) is compressed, the compressor discharge gas is used as a seal gas that is routed to the inlet of the first stage of the compressor.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Gasconsult Ltd., the developers of the ZR-LNG dual-methane open-cycle natural gas liquefaction process, was selected by Malaysia’s Petronas as the winner of the 10th Petronas Technology Challenge.
U.S. Industry Metrics
In 1H 2020, U.S. net natural gas exports averaged 7.3 Bft3d, or nearly 80% (3.2 Bft3d) higher than during 1H 2019.
Global Project Data
Although the gas processing and LNG industries took a major hit during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Gas Processing News
Russian independent LNG producer Novatek recently launched its first small-scale LNG plant in the Chelyabinsk region.
Understanding gas sweetening processes
Natural gas produced in gas fields is a mixture of hydrocarbons, mostly C₁ through C₆+, inert gases (N₂, He, H₂, Ar, O₂), acidic gases (CO₂ and/or H₂S), organic sulfur species (RSH, RSR, RSSR) and other impurities.
Streamline complex natural gas analysis for transport and custody transfer
It is fascinating to watch pipeline traffic these days, as enormous amounts of natural gas from a wide variety of fields routinely move across the gas supply chain.
Smart LNG operations with a digitally integrated and enabled supply chain
LNG has become the fastest-growing global energy segment with massive investment in the LNG supply chain, especially in liquefaction capacity.
Calculate LNG vaporization rate during cooling of container metal
Use of the same fluid for liquefaction startup and cooling of the metal vessel and interconnected piping that contain the cold LNG may cause the fluid temperature to increase up to the boiling point and then flash into the vapor phase.
Making low-emissions LNG a reality
Last year was a milestone year for LNG. In 2019, roughly 40 metric MMtpy of additional supply became available, and 71 metric MMtpy of new liquefaction capacity were announced—both record highs.
Regional Focus: The role of small-scale LNG in Russia’s energy agenda
A number of factors are challenging Russia’s position in the energy markets: the change in the global natural gas landscape, the abundance of gas, expanding LNG trade, and the increased interconnectivity among pipeline systems that makes possible reverse flows.
Executive Viewpoint: Midstream seeks cost-effective, “fit-for-purpose” solutions amid downturn
BCCK Holding encompasses BCCK Engineering Inc., an international natural gas engineering company specializing in nitrogen rejection, nitrogen rejection for landfill gas, NGL recovery, CO2 removal, helium recovery, skidded LNG plants and oxygen removal.
Executive Viewpoint: Excelerate Energy sees huge new-market potential for FSRUs
Excelerate Energy is a pioneer and market leader in floating LNG regasification solutions.
Editorial Comment
Between mid-2019 and mid-2020, the amount of LNG terminal capacity in construction around the world more than doubled.
Global Project Data
Hydrocarbon Processing’s Construction Boxscore Database and Gulf Energy Information’s Energy Web Atlas are tracking 330 active gas processing/LNG projects around the world.
Hydrogen economy offers low-emissions fuel to combat air pollution
The air quality indexes (AQIs) and particular matter (PM) concentrations in many fast-developing countries and regions are climbing to high levels that are considered extremely hazardous to public health and the environment.
Gas Processing News
Compressor Controls Corp. (CCC), a manufacturer of LNG turbomachinery controls and a division of Roper Technologies Inc., has been awarded multiple contracts for Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project in Russia.
Benchmarking a large gas turbine fleet
At present, Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) operates more than 200 gas turbines.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Edge Gathering Virtual Pipelines 2 LLC (“Edge LNG”) has been selected by EXCO Resources to capture and liquefy gas from a stranded well in the Marcellus shale. Initial operations are underway and expected to continue through 2022.
U.S. Industry Metrics
Henry Hub (HH) natural gas spot prices and NGL spot prices continued their downward trend through June.
Achieve superior LPG dispersion in LNG feed pipelines with an injection mixer
New injection mixing technology can generate superior LPG dispersion and vaporization in LNG natural gas pipelines over more traditional and conventional methods, driving evaluation of the technology in other LNG applications.
Interchangeable skids minimize downtime in gas processing plants
Natural gas production is expected to steadily climb in the coming decades, increasing by up to 59% by 2050.
Natural gas phase separation and mercury removal
Gas processing plants are integral parts of the natural gas value chain.
Improve the safety and efficiency of natural gas sweetening units
After natural gas is extracted from onshore and offshore sites, it must be transported and processed. Raw natural gas is processed for purification, separation and liquefaction.
Innovations to reduce cost and schedule for small-scale LNG
A small-scale LNG (ssLNG) plant does not equate to small design challenges.
Editorial Comment: China eyes continued expansion of smaller-scale LNG
Smaller-scale liquefaction in China, the world’s second-largest LNG importer, has experienced growth in recent years as China’s government integrates more gas into the country’s energy matrix.
Executive Q&A Viewpoint: SeaOne expands South American energy options with Compressed Gas Liquid technology
SeaOne is a midstream infrastructure and logistics company that leverages its patented Compressed Gas Liquid (CGL™) technology to lower energy costs in various markets, generating new opportunities for economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Arctic LNG sea fleet: Carrying gas from the cold
At present, 20 of the world’s approximately 500 in-service LNG carriers are used, or planned for use, to carry natural gas produced by the world’s northernmost LNG liquefaction projects.
U.S. Industry Metrics
Natural gas production climbed in the U.S. last year, despite decreasing rig counts, reaching a record high of 96.3 Bft3d of dry natural gas production in November 2019.
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Vaisala seeks to remove greenwashing from carbon capture with new measurement solution
- 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
