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Editorial Comment
The gas processing/LNG sector is investing in new technologies to mitigate carbon emissions from both operations and its supply chain.
Feed gas quality limits acid gas removal unit capacity
Plant A is a gas processing and natural gas liquids (NGL) recovery facility designed to process 2.53 Bsft3d of sour associated gas received from four segregated gasoil separation plants (GOSPs).
Optimum air exchangers fans control selection in distillation columns
Air exchangers are commonly used in distillation columns to remove heat generated by the columns’ reboilers, and use the lower temperature product as reflux.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Technip Energies and Svante have entered an MOU to further develop Svante’s solid sorbent carbon capture technology and provide integrated solutions from concept to project delivery.
Global Project Data
At more than 250 active projects, the gas processing/LNG sector represents nearly 25% market share in active projects globally.
Gas Processing News
Russia’s Gazprom announced in late December that the $11-B Nord Stream 2 pipeline is ready to start sending natural gas to Germany.
Case study: Seal-less caustic circulation pump failure
A Saudi Aramco gas plant contains two (2 × 100%) lean caustic circulation seal-less pumps.
LNG today: Meeting changing infrastructure requirements
The growing global climate crisis is necessitating the search and need for cleaner energy choices.
Innovative technology for re-liquefying evaporated LNG to meet net-zero emissions targets
In the current era, environmental challenges do not exist in isolation.
The best ways to deal with heavy hydrocarbons, oxygen and helium in LNG plant feed gas
Natural gas is one of the world’s most important sources of energy.
Regional Focus: Russia Ready to Control 20% of Global LNG Market by 2030
Russia plans to increase its annual LNG production to 140 MMtpy by 2035.
The path to midstream profitability: Retrofit to improve returns
The U.S. shale revolution has matured. Due to higher oil prices, shale production has shifted from natural gas basins to oil-rich basins.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp. (JOGMEC) intends to develop a global standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions in the LNG value chain.
Global Projects Data
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking more than 250 active gas processing/LNG projects around the world.
Gas Processing News
China has signed three large LNG deals with U.S. exporter Venture Global LNG, as the world’s second-biggest economy looks to secure long-term supplies amid soaring gas prices and domestic power shortages.
Customize selection of hydrocarbon dewpoint control technology
The purpose of a hydrocarbon dewpoint control unit is to remove hydrocarbon liquids (NGL) from natural gas so that the hydrocarbon dewpoint specifications of the sales gas (local requirement is 0°C at any pressure) can be met.
Optimize throughput of gas pipelines and facilities with intelligent software
A drop of liquid. An ice formation. So small and yet so potentially costly and damaging to the operations of gas facilities and pipelines.
Free water prediction for corrosion protection of NGL pipelines
Natural gas liquids (NGL) separated from natural gas carry varying concentrations of water in the form of free water, water emulsion and soluble water.
Simulation and optimization study for a condensate recovery system
This article discusses a simulation and optimization study for a low-pressure condensate recovery system used on an oil and gas platform for the extraction of valuable hydrocarbons from flare gas for sale.
Case study: Optimization of LPG process at Ju’aymah NGL fractionation plant
Optimization initiatives for the LPG Merox process were implemented to reduce operating cost and spent caustic generation at Saudi Aramco’s Ju’aymah NGL fractionation plant.
Executive Viewpoint: Building the foundation for a low-emission LNG facility
Electric LNG (i.e., eLNG) has emerged as a powerful decarbonization pathway for LNG project stakeholders.
Maintenance and Reliability: Looking beyond processing efficiency to optimize operations
When facility owners think about plant optimization, the emphasis often is on maximizing throughput and, in many cases, that means focusing on processing equipment.
Editorial Comment
With Henry Hub (HH) natural gas prices almost twice as high year over year, as of the time of writing in late October, and similarly record-high prices in Europe and Asia driving competition for LNG, the gas market is rife with tension.
Turbomachinery configuration for LNG project concept selection
Refrigerant compressors are the pumping heart of every LNG plant.
Global Project Data
At more than 250 active projects, the gas processing/LNG sector represents nearly 25% market share in active projects globally.
New in Gas Processing Technology
Wison Offshore & Marine Co. Ltd. announced that four modules for the first train of the Arctic LNG 2 project, weighing nearly 50,000 tons, have been completed after nearly 2 yr of effort and are ready for shipment.
U.S. Industry Metrics
Tightening natural gas market supply/demand fundamentals resulted in a rally in Henry Hub prices from late August into September, with prices up more than 100% on the year.
Gas Processing News
Excelerate Energy LP concluded with Petróleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) the negotiation stage of the tender process for the lease of the Bahia regasification terminal.
Dry gas seal failure analysis and reliability improvement
Dry gas seals (DGSs) are comprised of many delicate components used for sealing and are used on axial/centrifugal/screw compressors and turboexpanders in various industries.
- Woodfibre LNG receives BCEAO order to move floatel to site to house non-local workforce
- QatarEnergy, Exxon seek to remove contractor from Texas gas project
- Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE collaborate to develop renewable natural gas industry in France
- Congo Brazzaville becomes an LNG exporting country
- Fulcrum LNG to pair with McDermott, Baker Hughes for Guyana gas project
- EU approves law to hit gas imports with methane emissions limit
- Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE collaborate to develop renewable natural gas industry in France
- Hawai'i Gas selects Eurus Energy America, Bana Pacific for hydrogen and renewable natural gas projects
- TotalEnergies increases LNG deliveries to Asia with two new contracts
- Desert Mountain Energy Corp. initiates helium production
