LNG technology and equipment

Nov-2005

A review of improvements to the Shan Shan LNG processing facilities, ranging from gas treatment and liquefaction with a single mixed refrigerant cycle ...

Advances in amine reclaiming

Feb-2007

Why there is no excuse for operating a dirty amine system. The benefits of reclaiming amine systems are trumpeted by many and doubted by others.

Practical flare gas recovery for minimising flaring

Apr-2015

Flares play a critical role as a safety device in refineries, and in most oil and gas producing or processing facilities.

Small-scale LNG — what refrigeration technology is the best?

Mar-2014

Currently, low natural gas prices are allowing multiple secondary players in the U.S. market to consider investments in small-scale LNG plants.

Analysis method for determining bound and free alkanolamines in HSS contaminated solutions

Jul-1990

A conductometric titration method has been developed to determine the true available alkanolamine in solutions used for H2S and CO2 removal from refinery ...

Submerged combustion vaporisers for LNG distribution facilities

Apr-1997

Submerged combustion vaporisers, used to vaporise LNG stored under low temperature, are ideal for peak shaving and base load facilities

Conversion of syngas to diesel

Apr-2008

An overview of Fischer-Tropsch technologies for the production of diesel from syngas using a variety of feedstocks

Small-scale gas to liquids

Apr-2011

Microchannel reactor technology is on trial for the small-scale production of liquids from stranded gas

Improving CO2 absorber performance in LNG production

Apr-2015

Simulation of deep CO2 removal in LNG and syngas applications, combined with intercooling, maximises effectiveness of piperazine-promoted MDEA solvent ...

Modelling to optimise natural gas dehydration

Apr-2009

Computer modelling can help processors to understand the severity of conditions in molecular sieves used for the dehydration of natural gas

How to read a regulator flow curve

Sep-2011

The best way to select a regulator for your application is to examine its flow curve, which is often provided by the manufacturer. “Flow curve” is ...

Hydrocarbon removal from amines demonstrated experience

Mar-2006

Bringing amine system contaminants down to low levels has reduced operational problems. Several large operating facilities are now using the latest technology ...

Removing liquid-phase contaminants from hydrocarbon liquids

Jun-2017

A glass-free liquid/liquid coalescer system provides efficient filtration and liquid contaminants separation from NGL products

Modular design of smaller-scale GTL plants

Jan-2013

Modularisation is opening up opportunities for GTL plants to monetise small-scale natural gas deposits both on- and offshore

Risks of accumulated sulphur in sulphur recovery unit

Aug-1998

Follow-up data to an October 1997 article proves with refinery experience that caustic neutralisation does not improve system operations

Selecting technologies for onshore LNG production

Apr-2010

For optimal design of LNG production plants, selection of the individual units must be made on the basis of an integrated approach

Countering hydrate formation in an NGL recovery unit

May-2018

Process modelling can be used to validate data from the plant and identify the most effective approach to process optimisation.

Simulation of the Benfield HiPure process of natural gas sweetening for LNG production

Apr-2013

Achieving specifications given by customers, including pipeline-operating companies, LNG storage facilities, and gas-processing plants requires the removal ...

Reducing harmful emissions

Sep-2015

In order to comply with ever-tightening regulations, shipping operators must find ways to reduce atmospheric emissions. Carrying as much as 90% of world ...

Operational feedback from the Nkossa Drizo gas dehydration unit offshore Congo

Mar-2017

For more than 15 years the NKossa barge has been in operation offshore Congo. Design of the facility was to perform deep NGL recovery from the associated ...

GTL adds value to gas production

Apr-2012

Distributed GTL plants could provide economic monetisation of shale gas, associated gas and stranded gas

Managing construction projects using welding coordinator software

Jun-2008

This article describes the construction of LNG facilities by CB&I and how the Welding Coordinator software developed by TWI helped CB&I manage the construction ...

Combating the threat of mercury

Mar-2012

Emerging legally binding action on mercury emissions highlights the importance of monitoring and quantifying emissions from gas operations

StarLNG standard small-scale LNG plants

Oct-2013

Driven by growing domestic natural gas reserves, favourable gas prices and stricter emission regulations in North America, LNG is beginning to replace ...

Adjusting gas treatment strategies to resolve methanol issues

Aug-2016

It is not uncommon today for producers to introduce methanol into their hydrocarbon systems, either as a means of hydrate inhibition, as an additive blended ...

Dryout design considerations for cryogenic gas plants: Part 2

Jun-2024

Closed-loop recirculation dryout removes water more efficiently, monitors dryout progress more easily, and allows for a quicker transition to plant co ...

Stable vessel design for FLNG

Jun-2021

Advances in floating liquefied natural gas production technology are becoming an important factor in maintaining sustained growth of the natural gas i ...

50 years of industrial gas treatment

Nov-2021

The past and the future of gas processing technology.

Intervening when feed gas is too lean: Heavies removal challenges for LNG projects

Apr-2023

UOP and Kiewit, based on previous work experience, have found that one size does not fit all when it comes to gas treating for LNG plants.

OPEC+ in rough waters

Mar-2022

OPEC+ relations have become fractious through the coronavirus pandemic, and the inequalities between richer and poorer members could increase

Worldwide gas industry goes full throttle

Jun-2022

As the world transitions to low-carbon energy sources like LNG, gas markets are diversifying further into hydrogen, ammonia, methanol and petrochemica ...

Dryout design considerations for cryogenic gas plants: Part 1

May-2024

A well-conducted cold plant dryout will help plant commissioning and ensure start-up goes smoothly and does not last any longer than necessary.

Submerged combustion vaporisers for LNG distribution facilities

Apr-1997

Submerged combustion vaporisers, used to vaporise LNG stored under low temperature, are ideal for peak shaving and base load facilities

Countering hydrate formation in an NGL recovery unit

May-2018

Process modelling can be used to validate data from the plant and identify the most effective approach to process optimisation.

Optimising nitrogen utilisation in refinery operations

Feb-2023

Technical aspects and insights on managing nitrogen by considering actual operational scenarios.

Assessing LNG feed gas depressurisation

Nov-2023

Methods and models for estimating time-dependent profiles of mass discharge rates, pressures, and temperatures for LNG feed gas non-adiabatic depressurisation ...

Estimating natural gas demand at a petrochemical complex

Nov-2023

A robust model has been developed to predict a plant’s natural gas demand, accounting for fluctuating capacities and anticipated fuel gas and steam ...

How to read a regulator flow curve

Sep-2011

The best way to select a regulator for your application is to examine its flow curve, which is often provided by the manufacturer. “Flow curve” is ...

Removing liquid-phase contaminants from hydrocarbon liquids

Jun-2017

A glass-free liquid/liquid coalescer system provides efficient filtration and liquid contaminants separation from NGL products

Gas treating simulation — a holistic perspective part 3: co2 removal in an LNG plant

May-2013

This is the final article in a three-part series dealing with CO2 removal in a variety of real-world cases in which the behaviour of the gas treating plant ...

Small-scale LNG — what refrigeration technology is the best?

Mar-2014

Currently, low natural gas prices are allowing multiple secondary players in the U.S. market to consider investments in small-scale LNG plants.

Advancements in retrofits for existing NGL recovery plants

Oct-2023

Better plant performance is achieved using proven retrofit techniques to upgrade a gas subcooled process or older plant with more recent retrofit tech ...

Feed conditioning technologies for gas processing plants

Jan-2019

Recent contactor developments remove soluble gas phase contaminants from the feed gas stream.

Combating the threat of mercury

Mar-2012

Emerging legally binding action on mercury emissions highlights the importance of monitoring and quantifying emissions from gas operations

Conversion of syngas to diesel

Apr-2008

An overview of Fischer-Tropsch technologies for the production of diesel from syngas using a variety of feedstocks

Modelling to optimise natural gas dehydration

Apr-2009

Computer modelling can help processors to understand the severity of conditions in molecular sieves used for the dehydration of natural gas

Small-scale gas to liquids

Apr-2011

Microchannel reactor technology is on trial for the small-scale production of liquids from stranded gas

StarLNG standard small-scale LNG plants

Oct-2013

Driven by growing domestic natural gas reserves, favourable gas prices and stricter emission regulations in North America, LNG is beginning to replace ...

Practical flare gas recovery for minimising flaring

Apr-2015

Flares play a critical role as a safety device in refineries, and in most oil and gas producing or processing facilities.

Monetisation gas resources through LNG, hydrogen, and ammonia

Apr-2023

Capturing profitability in the downstream hydrocarbon processing industry’s transition to net zero emissions weights heavily on leveraging natural gas ...