Monday, 20 September 2010 06:37
Technical issues tackled for send-out gas at Japanese LNG import terminals
Yoshifumi Numata and Daisuke Wada Process Engineering and LNG, Chiyoda Corp., Yokohama, Japan
Most LNG receiving terminals in Japan import from various sources, including the LNG spot market, and consequently they are required to handle gas with differing calorific values such as rich LNG and lean LNG.
Most LNG receiving terminals in Japan import from various sources, including the LNG spot market, and consequently they are required to handle gas with differing calorific values such as rich LNG and lean LNG.
Thursday, 12 August 2010 04:13
News Index July / Aug 2010
A round-up of the latest company news and developments.
Thursday, 12 August 2010 04:09
Challenges presented in constructing the world’s largest LNG storage tank
Hiroshi Hiraga, Tokyo Gas Corp., Masaki Wakabayashi, Shimizu Corp., and Isho Nakachi and Masaharu Miyazaki, IHI Corp., Japan
Since Tokyo Gas constructed its first 10,000 cubic metres capacity in-ground LNG tank, we have developed our technologies to maximize the capacity of the tanks. As a result, in 1995, we completed what is still today the world’s largest tank at 200,000 cubic metres capacity.
Since Tokyo Gas constructed its first 10,000 cubic metres capacity in-ground LNG tank, we have developed our technologies to maximize the capacity of the tanks. As a result, in 1995, we completed what is still today the world’s largest tank at 200,000 cubic metres capacity.
Thursday, 12 August 2010 04:07
Skikda LNG Train rebuild project in Algeria offers more innovations
Kamel Bouzid, Skikda Project Engineering Manager, Sonatrach, Pamela Roche, Project Manager, David A. Coyle, Gas Monetization Development KBR, Houston, Texas, USA
The 4.5 million metric tonnes per annum Train under construction at Skikda, Algeria, is an excellent example of how technical and commercial innovations enable a project to move forward in spite of site and supplier challenges.
The 4.5 million metric tonnes per annum Train under construction at Skikda, Algeria, is an excellent example of how technical and commercial innovations enable a project to move forward in spite of site and supplier challenges.
Thursday, 12 August 2010 04:02
Evolution of the LNG market in the context of rising plant production
Philip Olivier, Senior Vice President for Global LNG, GDF-Suez, Paris
Over the last decade, the LNG business has experienced significant growth characterized by strong development of flexible LNG, and increasing liquefaction and regasification capacities.
Over the last decade, the LNG business has experienced significant growth characterized by strong development of flexible LNG, and increasing liquefaction and regasification capacities.
Thursday, 12 August 2010 03:59
Manzanillo to boost Mexico’s LNG status in North America and Pacific
Tae-Hee Lee, Samsung Engineering, South Korea
Manzanillo LNG import terminal will be Mexico’s third receiving facility when it is commissioned within the next year, after Altamira on the east coast and Costa Azul on the Pacific side, strengthening the country’s position to capture value on the global LNG market.
Manzanillo LNG import terminal will be Mexico’s third receiving facility when it is commissioned within the next year, after Altamira on the east coast and Costa Azul on the Pacific side, strengthening the country’s position to capture value on the global LNG market.
Thursday, 12 August 2010 03:57
Growing Australian LNG industry works through tax and green issues
Global consultants KPMG were commissioned by the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association to prepare a 120-page report on Australia’s natural gas market. This article is based on extracts from the report.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 05:57
WEC in Montreal in three months will seek positive results on global strategy
Stéphane Bertrand, Executive Director, World Energy Congress, Montreal
The future policy of the LNG industry will be among the key discussions when more than 3,500 delegates from more than 100 countries attend the 21st Congress of the World Energy Council in Montreal, Canada, from September 12 to 16, 2010.
The future policy of the LNG industry will be among the key discussions when more than 3,500 delegates from more than 100 countries attend the 21st Congress of the World Energy Council in Montreal, Canada, from September 12 to 16, 2010.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 05:55
Techniques used in LNG production plants continue to develop and adapt
M. N. Usama , A. Sherine, and M. Shuhaimi, Chemical Engineering Department, Petronas University of Technology, Perak, Malaysia
The liquefaction process for LNG has been a key area that has constantly required continued development to save costs and increase LNG plant capacity.
The liquefaction process for LNG has been a key area that has constantly required continued development to save costs and increase LNG plant capacity.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 05:53
US role evolves and raises question: Is shale gas an LNG game changer?
Betsy Spomer, Senior Vice President, Business Development. Americas and Global LNG and Andrew Walker, Head of LNG Strategy, Houston, Texas
The year 2008 marked an important turning point in the US natural gas market. Formerly obscure resources such as the Haynesville and Marcellus shales have come to the forefront of the global natural gas industry and look set to become a transformational resource for the market.
The year 2008 marked an important turning point in the US natural gas market. Formerly obscure resources such as the Haynesville and Marcellus shales have come to the forefront of the global natural gas industry and look set to become a transformational resource for the market.
