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Natural gas and LNG trade - a global perspective

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2006
Chemical Engineering Dept., University of Houston: Economides, M. J.
Consultant: Mokhatab, S.
David Wood & Associates: Wood, D. A.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

New dynamics within the gas industry will accelerate its ability to eclipse oil as the premier fuel of the world economy

Consider updates for gasification process

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2006
Sud-Chemie AG: Weishaupt, R.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

Improvements for purification and CO conversion increase reliability of syngas process

Understanding LNG rapid phase transitions

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2006
ioMosaic Corp.: Melham, G. A.  |  Ozog, H
Exponent, Inc.: Saraf, S.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

This basic knowledge can help mitigate potential hazards

North American LNG terminals: Options?

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2005
KBR: Caswell, C.  |  Durr, C.  |  Patel, H.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

Several critical factors should be considered when designing receiving facilities

Improved regasification methods reduce emissions

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2005
Mustang Engineers, LP: Hubbard, B. S.  |  Worthington, W. S.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

New technologies promote monetization of global LNG

LNG receiving and regasification terminal operations

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2005
Vopak LNG Holding BV: Lemmers, S. P. B.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

Understanding and controlling boil-off gas pressure enhances energy efficiency

Consider barge-mounted plant to produce ultra-clean diesel

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2004
Syntroleum Corp.: Bigger, J. M.  |  Tomlinson, H. L.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

New gas-to-liquids technologies enable constructing floating production units to develop stranded gas fields

LNG storage tanks: advancements in weld inspections

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2004
CB&I: Kruzic, R.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

New inspection method improves jobsite examinations and verification of welds

Optimize energy integration for LNG terminals

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2004
Black & Veatch: Price, B. C.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

Integrating heating requirements with adjacent facilities can provide economic bonus while improving operating efficiencies

Select the optimum extraction method for LNG regasification

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2004
KBR: Durr, C.  |  Cho, J.  |  Coyle D.
Chevron Energy Technology Co.: Huang, S.
Gas Processing/LNG / Process Optimization / Gas to liquids (GTL)

Varying energy compositions of LNG imports may require terminal operators to remove C2+ compounds before injecting regasified LNG into pipelines