Liquefaction Archive
07 May 2019
Appropriate materials, designs and technologies for safe and reliable LNG operations
The cryogenic temperatures needed in the LNG industry, both for the process of liquefaction and storage, can wreak havoc with pumps, bearings and bushings. Pipes and tanks need to be perfectly insulated too, in order to avoid losses in temperature and the greatly decreased efficiency it creates. In this article, we will cover everything you
03 May 2019
Lessons learned from Australia’s brief moment as the top LNG exporter
In November of 2018, Australia surprised everyone by overtaking Qatar as the world’s first exporter of LNG, but was it really that surprising? In a little over a decade, the Australian LNG industry has managed to increase its production by more than four times and has started a host of new projects. In total, more
02 May 2019
Yamal Liquefaction Plant. A story of success
The project itself, YAMAL LNG, is an integrated project encompassing natural gas production, liquefaction and shipping. The project was approved in 2010 and the third processing train started operating in November 2018, one year ahead of schedule and well within the budget. What is the story behind this incredibly challenging, yet successful, project?