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Optimize an integrated natural gas production and distribution network
Gathering significant volumes of natural gas usually involves connecting to wells in different oil and/or gas fields that can be spread across vast geographical areas.
Impacts of benzene and piperazine concentrations on LNG plant capacity
Benzene emissions can have an effect on LNG plant capacity when a vent gas incinerator is not present.
Develop successful nearshore FLNG solutions—Part 2: Natural gas liquefaction
Nearshore small- to mid-scale (0.5 MMtpy–2.5 MMtpy) FLNG production technology, which is viable for monetizing nearshore gas fields or converting pipeline-quality gas into LNG, provides another push to the FLNG market.
Dual-methane expander liquefaction reduces LNG costs and complexity
LNG producers have sought to enhance project returns through higher plant capacities to achieve economies of scale.
US Industry Metrics
In the US, Henry Hub natural gas spot prices increased sharply in June and July from suppressed levels earlier in the 2Q, as domestic production decreased slightly.
New in gas processing technology
Trellis Energy announced that the latest version of the Trellis 6.0 platform is the first to be 100% compliant with the North American Energy Standards Board’s (NAESB’s) Wholesale Gas Quadrant Standards version 3.0.
Gas processing news
Parker Bestobell Marine received a major new order from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) in South Korea to supply cryogenic valves for three new vessels.
Executive Q&A viewpoint
Texas-based NextDecade LLC is working to develop and manage new land-based and floating LNG projects in the US and abroad.
Editorial comment
As of early 2016, approximately 140 metric MMtpy of LNG capacity were under construction.
Floating LNG's evolution from FPSO
Several decades of reliable track records with LNG onshore plant development and floating production, storage and offloading have given gas field developers the confidence to build FLNG vessels.
Prevent hydrate formation with high-pressure deethanizer design
To produce high-purity ethane from a wet NGL feed, a high-pressure deethanizer design has been developed to prevent hydrate formation without using a dehydration unit.
Manage activated carbon effects on MDEA solution foaming
In the oil and gas industry, activated carbon (AC) is used in many applications, both as an adsorbent and as a support media for chemical reagents.
Design for ultra-high-pressure H2S removal from natural gas
What are the pressure design limits for natural gas H2S removal and associated dehydration facilities?
Develop successful nearshore FLNG solutions—Part 1: Gas pretreatment strategies
Movement has been seen in offshore floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) developments.
Market development is key to success for small-scale LNG
The small-scale LNG (SSLNG) industry continues to grow, driven largely by rising environmental factors.
Opportunities and challenges for small-scale LNG commercialization
The rapid development of the unconventional gas supply chain in North America could have a game-changing impact on large-scale and mega-gas processing/liquefaction facilities.
US Industry Metrics
In the US, Henry Hub natural gas spot prices began climbing in late June, rising to just under $3/MMBtu by early July.
New in gas processing technology
Maintenance, repairs and unplanned downtime in manufacturing can be costly, and the corrosive effect of polluted or contaminated air in production facilities is often the culprit.
Gas processing news
Gas Technology Institute (GTI) recently celebrated an important milestone—its 75th anniversary.
Regional Perspectives
Iran has the world’s largest proven natural gas reserves at 1,201 Tcf, according to BP’s Statistical Review of World Energy,1 and it is the fourth-largest natural gas producer in the world.
Executive Q&A viewpoint
The shale revolution has caused a natural gas boom in the Marcellus shale play that has been a victim of its own success.
Editorial comment
Small-scale gas processing operations are ramping up around the world, particularly in the LNG sector.
DME technology advances provide clean alternative to diesel
While dimethyl ether (DME) might sound like an exotic chemical, it is, in fact, the simplest ether compound, with a chemical formula of C2H6O.
Evaluate GTL processes compared with conventional refining
Many attempts have been made to develop a process allowing for the substitution of crude oil with another feedstock capable of delivering high-quality fuel products.
Choose the correct heat transfer fluid for gas processing operations
In recent years, the gas processing industry has seen rapid growth worldwide.
Remove the gaps between planning, maintenance and operations
Domestic crude oil production is at levels last seen 25 years ago, and 2014 showed a record year for domestic natural gas production.
Consider high-value outlets for propane and butane
Shale oil and gas operations in North America generate abundant and low-cost supplies of LPG.
US Industry Metrics
In the US, Henry Hub natural gas spot prices climbed briefly above $2/MMBtu in May, but then slid back below that level toward the middle of the month.
New in gas processing technology
Lanner has been awarded a contract by Cameron LNG to supply its LNG Logistics Simulator.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
