Tuesday, 30 October 2007 06:13
A realistic dynamic modeling approach to support LNG plant compressor operations
Jihong Wu, Jeffrey Feng, Surajit Dasgupta, KBR, USA, and Ian Keith, Woodside Energy, Australia
In LNG plants, refrigeration compressors are among the most critical components in terms of both capital investments and operational costs.
Safe, stable and sustained operation of the refrigeration compressors represents a key component of maximizing on-stream time and production.
In LNG plants, refrigeration compressors are among the most critical components in terms of both capital investments and operational costs.
Safe, stable and sustained operation of the refrigeration compressors represents a key component of maximizing on-stream time and production.
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 06:10
News Index October 2007
A round-up of the latest company news and events.
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 06:08
Too much LNG carrier containment innovation may lead to enhanced risk
Clare Calnan, head of the dispute resolution team at specialist shipping law firm Curtis Davis Garrard, reports on how faulty design can lead to operational and legal problems
Barely a month goes by when there is not a report about technical advancements designed to increase the cargo capacity or flexibility of the next generation of LNG carriers.
Barely a month goes by when there is not a report about technical advancements designed to increase the cargo capacity or flexibility of the next generation of LNG carriers.
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 06:05
Myanmar’s LNG and pipeline projects for Asian neighbours may face delays
David Hayes, Rangoon
Growing international demand for natural gas has become a boon for many developing countries eager to cash in on untapped natural resources.
But for state’s whose activities attract serious international disapproval, such as Myanmar and Iran, the hydrocarbon dividend for projects such as LNG is always delayed.
Growing international demand for natural gas has become a boon for many developing countries eager to cash in on untapped natural resources.
But for state’s whose activities attract serious international disapproval, such as Myanmar and Iran, the hydrocarbon dividend for projects such as LNG is always delayed.
Monday, 10 September 2007 17:33
Design advances mean 11 MTPA LNG Train may soon be built
Sander Kaart, Wiveka Elion, Barend Pek and Rob Klein Nagelvoort, Shell Global Solutions
The large number of LNG projects underway has resulted in a constrained contractor market, a worldwide heavy demand for raw materials as well as issues around logistics of workforce and products.
Natural gas demand is expected to grow by some 3 percent a year over the next 15 years, with demand for LNG rising by some 8-10 percent a year [1].
The large number of LNG projects underway has resulted in a constrained contractor market, a worldwide heavy demand for raw materials as well as issues around logistics of workforce and products.
Natural gas demand is expected to grow by some 3 percent a year over the next 15 years, with demand for LNG rising by some 8-10 percent a year [1].
Monday, 10 September 2007 17:30
Very large LNG storage tanks develop as industry seeks economies of scale
David Scarr Civil Engineer BP Exploration & Production Technology Group and Gordon Jackson, Technical Director Arup Energy
The LNG industry is in the process of optimising the entire LNG chain through economies of scale. Liquefaction throughput and ship-size have both increased over recent years.
To facilitate these increases, the storage volume of LNG at both liquefaction and vaporization terminals has also grown. For new developments, increased size of tanks has been preferred over multiple smaller tanks.
The LNG industry is in the process of optimising the entire LNG chain through economies of scale. Liquefaction throughput and ship-size have both increased over recent years.
To facilitate these increases, the storage volume of LNG at both liquefaction and vaporization terminals has also grown. For new developments, increased size of tanks has been preferred over multiple smaller tanks.
Monday, 10 September 2007 17:24
EnergySolutions sees applications chosen by Freeport LNG in Texas
Robert Young, Product Manager, Energy Solutions International, Inc.
Energy industry executives are focusing on technology to ensure more efficient operation of both their LNG facilities and their business processes.
Software solutions are being deployed to manage the complex commercial transactions associated with the purchase, sale, transportation and storage of LNG, as well as to monitor and manage physical operations.
Energy industry executives are focusing on technology to ensure more efficient operation of both their LNG facilities and their business processes.
Software solutions are being deployed to manage the complex commercial transactions associated with the purchase, sale, transportation and storage of LNG, as well as to monitor and manage physical operations.
Monday, 10 September 2007 17:18
News Index September 2007
A round up of the latest company news
Monday, 10 September 2007 17:14
LNG financing market offers alternatives to Qatar-style loans
Marc Hammerson, a partner in the energy group at international law firm Stephenson Harwood, explains the development of the industry’s capital raising methods
Natural gas liquefaction can be traced back to the nineteenth century when Michael Faraday first liquefied various gases. However, it was not until 1959 that this technology was used commercially when the world’s first LNG tanker, the Methane Pioneer, carried LNG across the North Atlantic to Canvey Island, east of London.
Natural gas liquefaction can be traced back to the nineteenth century when Michael Faraday first liquefied various gases. However, it was not until 1959 that this technology was used commercially when the world’s first LNG tanker, the Methane Pioneer, carried LNG across the North Atlantic to Canvey Island, east of London.
Monday, 10 September 2007 17:12
Mercury removal problem for LNG plant has solution in improved design
Peter J. H. Carnell and Vince Atma Row, Johnson Matthey Catalysts
Following the mercury induced catastrophic failure of a heat exchanger at Skikda in
Algeria in 1957, the LNG industry had to move quickly to install mercury removal units (MRUs) prior to liquefaction.
At that time, the choice of absorbent was limited and MRUs had to be installed at the final stage of purification immediately prior to the cold box. This was not the best arrangement.
Following the mercury induced catastrophic failure of a heat exchanger at Skikda in
Algeria in 1957, the LNG industry had to move quickly to install mercury removal units (MRUs) prior to liquefaction.
At that time, the choice of absorbent was limited and MRUs had to be installed at the final stage of purification immediately prior to the cold box. This was not the best arrangement.
