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New in Gas Processing Technology
Edge Gathering Virtual Pipelines 2 LLC (“Edge LNG”) has been selected by EXCO Resources to capture and liquefy gas from a stranded well in the Marcellus shale. Initial operations are underway and expected to continue through 2022.
U.S. Industry Metrics
Henry Hub (HH) natural gas spot prices and NGL spot prices continued their downward trend through June.
Achieve superior LPG dispersion in LNG feed pipelines with an injection mixer
New injection mixing technology can generate superior LPG dispersion and vaporization in LNG natural gas pipelines over more traditional and conventional methods, driving evaluation of the technology in other LNG applications.
Interchangeable skids minimize downtime in gas processing plants
Natural gas production is expected to steadily climb in the coming decades, increasing by up to 59% by 2050.
Natural gas phase separation and mercury removal
Gas processing plants are integral parts of the natural gas value chain.
Improve the safety and efficiency of natural gas sweetening units
After natural gas is extracted from onshore and offshore sites, it must be transported and processed. Raw natural gas is processed for purification, separation and liquefaction.
Innovations to reduce cost and schedule for small-scale LNG
A small-scale LNG (ssLNG) plant does not equate to small design challenges.
Editorial Comment: China eyes continued expansion of smaller-scale LNG
Smaller-scale liquefaction in China, the world’s second-largest LNG importer, has experienced growth in recent years as China’s government integrates more gas into the country’s energy matrix.
Executive Q&A Viewpoint: SeaOne expands South American energy options with Compressed Gas Liquid technology
SeaOne is a midstream infrastructure and logistics company that leverages its patented Compressed Gas Liquid (CGL™) technology to lower energy costs in various markets, generating new opportunities for economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Arctic LNG sea fleet: Carrying gas from the cold
At present, 20 of the world’s approximately 500 in-service LNG carriers are used, or planned for use, to carry natural gas produced by the world’s northernmost LNG liquefaction projects.
U.S. Industry Metrics
Natural gas production climbed in the U.S. last year, despite decreasing rig counts, reaching a record high of 96.3 Bft3d of dry natural gas production in November 2019.
Natural gas industry and markets organization
At the inception of the natural gas industry, the vertically integrated company (VIC) was the prominent form of organizational structure. In this type of organization, a single operator controls the entire value chain, from exploration and production to transmission and distribution to end users.
Defending midstream operations against cyber threats: ransomware
The midstream and LNG sectors already have many strategic and day-to-day operational concerns, but now they must be wary of ransomware, a cybersecurity threat to operational technology (OT).
Fundamentals of turboexpander design and operation
A turboexpander is a rotating machine with an expansion turbine that converts the energy contained in a gas into mechanical work, much like a steam or gas turbine.
Comparative study of DEA and MDEA treatments of acid gas
Egypt’s consumption of natural gas for all end uses (residential, industrial, commercial and power generation) has increased rapidly due to the growth of new markets, the use of natural gas in the production of petrochemicals and fertilizers, and rising demand for LPG.
Upgrade control systems to improve pipeline safety and efficiency
Pipelines remain the safest way to transport hydrocarbons. However, perceptions do not always match reality, as incidents in recent years have stoked public concerns about pipeline safety. To help prevent incidents and maintain and enhance the safety record of pipelines, industry must address one o..
Calculate likelihood of piping failure from high-frequency acoustic vibration
The failure of a piping section at the outlet of pressure safety valves (PSVs) and control valves, where significant differential pressure exists, is a common problem, particularly in gas processing.
Editorial Comment
Global gas is facing a demand hit from the coronavirus pandemic and a structural oversupply in the LNG market following the startups of new LNG export projects in Australia and the U.S.
Industry Focus: Russia Accelerates Fight For Global Gas Export Market Share
Russia aims to ramp up its efforts to gain more gas export market share this year, despite an unfavorable business environment and growing pressure from major competitors.
Regional Focus: South Africa’s transport strategy to shape country’s gas sector
South Africa’s Gas Utilization Master Plan outlines how the gas sector will be developed. As the country proceeds with the plan,
New in Gas Processing Technology
ControlAir LLC, a manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products, recently announced the expansion of the Type 2000 Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioner series to include worldwide safety approvals for use with natural gas when paired with the Type 950 Explosion-proof I/P Transducer.
Global Project Data
Hydrocarbon Processing’s Construction Boxscore Database and Gulf Energy Information’s Energy Web Atlas are tracking nearly 400 active gas processing/LNG projects around the world.
U.S. Industry Metrics
On January 24, the near-month natural gas Henry Hub futures price at the New York Mercantile Exchange closed at $1.893/MMBtu, the lowest January closing price for the near-month contract since January 27, 1999.
Gas Processing News
After a record influx of LNG into Europe in 2019, the region is on track to raise imports to nearly 100 metric MMtpy.
Natural gas pipeline systems and operations
In the 4th century BC, Chinese historian Chang Qu described a strange "air of fire" used to light up rooms and to produce salt by boiling brine.
Wearing in PEEK seals
Pressure rise across successive compression stages requires seals at the impeller eye and rotor shaft to prevent gas backflow from the discharge to the inlet end of the compressor.
All-electric LNG maximizes process control in the Arctic
In the high latitudes of Norway, 300 mi above the Arctic Circle on the remote island of Melkøya, is Equinor’s Hammerfest LNG plant.
LNG looks to digitalization to ease the pressure of a tight fiscal market
Natural gas, as the cleanest-burning hydrocarbon and in its abundance, is a significant part of the future energy mix.
Process selection for deep COS removal from feed gas
A plan by Saudi Aramco to increase Saudi Arabia's crude processing capacity includes grassroots facilities for processing approximately 2,500 MMsft3d of feed gas from various offshore fields.
Business Trends: China pushes shale gas drilling amid corporate shakeups
In what appears to be a move to increase domestic energy production and self-reliance, as well as boost competition among foreign companies, China is reorganizing its state-owned energy firms and widening the invitation to shale gas drillers.
- 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
