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Industry Focus: LPG sector poised for sustainable fuel transformation
Like virtually all industries, the liquified petroleum gas (LPG) sector was challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020.
Editorial Comment
Worldwide, small-scale LNG liquefaction capacity is expected to expand by 30% over the next 4 yr, increasing from 33.9 MMtpy in 2021 to 43.92 MMtpy in 2025.
Evaluate ERW and SAW pipes for onshore buried gas pipelines
The question of whether to use electric resistance welding (ERW) pipe or submerged arc welding (SAW) pipe for an onshore gas pipeline project arises frequently.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Waga Energy has been enlisted by the Mauricie Residual Materials Management Board to deploy its landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) technology at the Saint-Étienne-des-Grès landfill in Quebec, Canada.
Gas Processing News
CNG Fuels has started building Scotland’s first public access renewable biomethane heavy goods vehicle (HGV) refueling station, which will allow fleet operators to run their vehicles on low-carbon fuel, support net zero plans and save money.
Sulfur recovery for gas processing plants
Natural gas produced in gas fields is a mixture of hydrocarbons containing hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) and organic sulfur species (carbonyl sulfide, COS; carbon disulfide, CS<sub>2</sub>; and mercaptans, RSH), along with other impurities.
Specifying trip valves is critical for LNG service
Appropriately specifying trip valves in the world of natural gas liquification is a critical element.
Energy savings for a propane refrigerant compressor using simulation
Saudi Aramco’s Yanbu fractionation plant utilizes deethanizers, depropanizers, debutanizers and an RVP column.
Improve gas-gas exchanger footprint and economics with a PSHE
Plate-type heat exchangers are known for high heat transfer coefficients.
Introduction to oil bearing turboexpander rotor dynamics
Turboexpanders are the ideal choice for processes with large pressure drops that require refrigeration or power recovery.
Pipelines update: PHMSA regulations and the PIPES Act of 2020
With the reauthorization of the PIPES Act (i.e., Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020), the oil and gas industry is in line for changes that will have an effect on nearly every pipeline operator.
Use a seven-step procedure to mark piping CMLs
Piping is considered one of the most valuable assets in any hydrocarbon processing facility. Many meters of piping run through these facilities, transporting process fluid from one unit to another.
Editorial Comment
Facing regulatory uncertainty, competition from renewable energy and increasing calls for decarbonization, natural gas pipeline operators are studying the blending of hydrogen into their networks to produce lower-carbon methane and test their equipment’s capability for handling H2/methane blends.
Industry Focus: EastMed pipeline faces technical challenges, competition
The outcome of the EastMed pipeline project—a planned, 1,900-km (1,180-mi), subsea pipeline that would supply Europe with 9 Bm3y–12 Bm3y of natural gas from the Eastern Mediterranean—is being closely watched by many on the global stage.
Regional Focus: Africa’s floating LNG sector looks to regain footing post-pandemic
The drive to harness natural gas reserves in Africa is supporting low-emissions energy generation and effective monetization of marginal and small gas fields.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Remote inspection technology specialist Air Control Entech has developed a lightweight, optical gas imaging inspection system for use in global oil and gas inspection.
U.S. Industry Metrics
Full-year 2020 data for LNG exports from the U.S., released by the EIA in March, show that U.S. LNG exports averaged 6.6 Bft3d on a yearly basis and increased 1.6 Bft3d (32%) year-on-year.
Global Project Data
According to Shell, global LNG demand is forecast to nearly double to 700 MMtpy by 2040.
Gas Processing News
BCCK Holding Co. (BCCK) signed an agreement with Archaea Energy to provide a 13,700-sft3/min Style IV NiTech nitrogen rejection unit (NRU) to the world’s largest high-BTU landfill gas-to-energy plant in Pennsylvania, U.S.
Process technologies for LNG production
LNG is purified natural gas converted into liquid form. In this physical state, NGL takes up 1/600th the volume of gas in its natural form,
The smart gas plant: An integrated, intelligent gathering and processing super system
Midstream operators typically own both the gathering networks that transport natural gas and the downstream treating and processing facilities that convert this raw feed into marketable products, such as residue gas and Y-grade NGL.
Mitigate fouling in process units via advanced analysis
Fouling, or the undesired accumulation of solid material on a surface, is an increasingly prevalent and challenging problem in processing plants across many industries.
Evolution and innovation for an increasingly dispersed LNG market
The LNG industry must adapt to changing market conditions to grow, thrive and reach its full potential.
Obtain accurate NOX values for strategies to reduce emissions from combustion
In the process of developing low-nitrogen-oxide-emissions (NOX) combustion appliances, the request for the volume of NOX emissions from the tail flame is given in milligrams/kilowatt hour (mg/kWh) in almost all national and regional standards and related certifications.
Reduce emissions and save energy with an unconventional flare gas recovery system
An unconventional flare gas recovery system (FGRS) can be designed without a gas compressor to collect the boiloff gas from the ethane tank to the boilers at the utility area.
Executive Viewpoint: GTI’s Hydrogen Technology Center makes big strides in H2 projects, advocacy
To address the many challenges and opportunities in the world’s energy future, the U.S.-headquartered, global-focused GTI recently launched a Hydrogen Technology Center with world-class research and development capabilities.
Regional Focus: India leaps forward on natural gas infrastructure
The operator of Europe’s largest natural gas transmission network is working to invest in the Indian gas pipeline business.
Editorial Comment
What are “green technologies,” and why do we need them in gas processing and LNG?
New in Gas Processing Technology
Johnson Matthey (JM) has secured a multiple-license order for China’s Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group’s project to develop five of the largest single-train methanol plants in the world.
Industry Metrics
U.S. exports of LNG set a new record in December 2020, averaging 9.8 Bft3d, according to the U.S. EIA.
- 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
