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Global LNG Technology Insights and Evaluation – Small LNG Trains Regain Momentum
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Global LNG Technology Insights and Evaluation from LNGReports is a complete report on liquefaction technologies. The report provides all the technical and commercial aspects of developing a liquefaction terminal. Recent trends in liquefaction technology along with industry outlook are covered. Various technology providers available along with their technologies, operational and planned projects are provided. Further, all key components in development of liquefaction process are detailed. Leading constructor profiles are discussed in detail. Further, current status, feasibility and capital investment details are included for all planned LNG terminals. Latest technology trends and recent developments are also provided in the report.
Research Highlights
- Global LNG Supply to increase at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.9% over the decade
- LNG industry scope widening rapidly with 38 new liquefaction terminals scheduled for operation by 2020
- Against the historic trend, demand for small sized trains will be constructed between 2015 and 2020
- Over 68% of liquefaction terminals are developed through Air Products' technologies including SMR, C3MR, SplitMR and AP-X technologies
- APCI-C3MR dominates the global liquefaction industry based on its proven technology, high efficiency and simple process
- New technologies including APCI DMR, Chart Energy & Chemicals Inc- IPSMR, LNG Limited- OSMR and Shell PMR continue to emerge to meet specific terminal requirements
- An increasing number of constructors prefer ConocoPhillips Optimized cascade process
- Global LNG capital investments to witness strong growth with Asia Pacific leading the way
Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 2
1.1 List of Tables 6
1.2 List of Figures 7
2 Global LNG Outlook to 2020- Technology and Market Perspective 8
2.1 Role of Liquefaction Technology in Current LNG Market Conditions 8
2.1.1 Liquefaction Unit Accounts for 30-40% of Total Plant Capital Cost 8
2.2 Liquefaction Process Overview 8
2.2.1 Liquefaction process block diagram 8
2.2.2 Acid Gas Removal Unit 9
2.2.3 Dehydration and Mercury Removal Unit 10
2.2.4 Liquefaction and Fractionation 11
2.2.5 LNG Storage Tank 12
2.3 Global LNG Capital Expenditure Forecast, 2011- 2016 12
2.3.1 LNG Capex Forecast by Region, 2011- 2015 13
2.3.2 LNG Capex Forecast by Type, 2011- 2015 13
2.4 Emerging LNG suppliers and buyers globally 14
2.5 LNG Capacity Forecast by Country, 2011- 2020 15
2.5.1 LNG Liquefaction Capacity Forecast by Country, 2011- 2020 15
2.5.2 LNG Regasification Capacity Forecast by Country, 2011- 2020 16
2.6 Global LNG Supply and Demand Outlook, 2011- 2020 17
2.6.1 LNG Supply Forecast by Country, 2011- 2020 17
2.6.2 LNG Demand Forecast by Country, 2011- 2020 18
3 Liquefaction Technology Trends to 2020 19
3.1 Demand for Small sized Liquefaction Trains Remains Robust over the Decade 19
3.2 Over 68% of liquefaction terminals are developed through Air Products' technologies 20
3.3 APCI- C3 MR Process Accounts for over 51% of Global LNG Capacity 22
3.4 New LNG Plant Builders Prefer ConocoPhillips Optimized Cascade Process 23
3.5 New Technologies Continue to Emerge to Cater Emerging LNG Markets Globally 24
3.6 ConocoPhillips Process Dominates in American Markets 25
3.6.1 Dominant LNG Technologies in Americas 25
3.6.2 Dominant LNG Technologies in Africa 26
3.6.3 Dominant Technologies in Asia Pacific 27
3.6.4 Dominant Technologies in Europe 28
3.6.5 Dominant Technologies in Middle East 29
3.7 Development of new plants in diversified geographies Pose Tough Challenges for Constructors 29
3.8 Of 156 Trains in 2020, 97 Terminals will be of APCI Technologies 30
4 Insights into Liquefaction Technologies 31
4.1 Main Components in Liquefaction Unit 31
4.1.1 Compressors and Condensers 31
4.1.2 Compressor Drivers 33
4.1.3 Heat Exchangers 34
4.1.4 Refrigerant 35
4.2 Basic Liquefaction Process 36
4.3 Liquefaction Cycles 36
4.4 Key Liquefaction Technologies 37
5 Global LNG Processes and Operational Details 39
5.1 Black and Veatch's PRICO Process and Terminals 39
5.1.1 PRICO Process Description 39
5.1.2 Terminals Constructed Using PRICO Process 39
5.2 APCI- SMR Liquefaction Process and Terminals 40
5.2.1 APCI- SMR Process Description 40
5.2.2 Terminals Constructed Using APCI- SMR Process 41
5.3 APCI- DMR Liquefaction Process and Terminals 41
5.3.1 APCI- DMR Process Description 41
5.3.2 Terminals Constructed Using APCI- DMR Process 42
5.4 APCI- C3MR Liquefaction Process and Terminals 42
5.4.1 APCI- C3MR Process Description 42
5.4.2 Terminals Constructed Using APCI- C3MR Process 43
5.5 APCI- C3MR/ SplitMR Liquefaction Process and Terminals 45
5.5.1 APCI- C3MR/ SplitMR Process Description 45
5.5.2 Terminals Constructed Using APCI- SplitMR Process 46
5.6 AP-X Liquefaction Process and Terminals 47
5.6.1 AP-X Process Description 47
5.6.2 Terminals Constructed Using AP- X Process 48
5.7 ConocoPhillips Optimized Cascade Process and Terminals 48
5.7.1 ConocoPhillips Optimized Cascade Process Description 48
5.7.2 Terminals Constructed Using ConocoPhillips Optimized Cascade Process 48
5.8 Linde MFC Liquefaction Process and Terminals 50
5.8.1 Linde MFC Liquefaction Process Description 50
5.8.2 Terminals Constructed Using Linde MFC Process 50
5.9 LNG Limited- OSMR Liquefaction Process and Terminals 51
5.9.1 LNG Limited- OSMR Liquefaction Process Description 51
5.9.2 Terminals Constructed Using LNG Limited- OSMR Process 51
5.10 Shell Liquefaction Processes- C3 MR, DMR, PMR and Terminals 52
5.10.1 Shell Liquefaction Processes Description 52
5.10.2 Terminals Constructed Using Shell Liquefaction Technologies 53
6 Scope and Evaluation of Various Liquefaction Technologies 54
6.1 Comparison of Global Liquefaction Technology Providers 54
6.2 Comparison of Global Liquefaction Technology by Capacity 56
6.3 Comparison of Global Liquefaction Technology by Train Size 58
6.4 Comparison of Global Liquefaction Technology by Region 59
7 Global Planned LNG Projects- Technology and Investment Details 60
7.1 Asia Pacific Planned Projects - Constructor, Technology, Capex and Current Status 60
7.2 Europe Planned Projects - Constructor, Technology, Capex and Current Status 62
7.3 Middle East Africa Planned Projects - Constructor, Technology, Capex and Current Status 63
7.4 Americas Planned Projects - Constructor, Technology, Capex and Current Status 64
8 Leading LNG Construction Contractors 65
8.1 Technip 65
8.1.1 Technip- Quick facts 65
8.1.2 Technip- Business Segments 65
8.1.3 Technip- Liquefaction Projects 67
8.1.4 Technip- FLNG Construction Contracts 67
8.1.5 Technip Contact Information 68
8.2 Chiyoda Corporation 68
8.2.1 Chiyoda Corporation- Quick Facts 68
8.2.2 Chiyoda Corporation- Business Segments 68
8.2.3 Major projects in progress 69
8.2.4 Chiyoda Corporation- Contact Information 69
8.3 Bechtel Corporation 70
8.3.1 Bechtel Corporation- Quick Facts 70
8.3.2 Bechtel Corporation- Major Projects Accomplished 70
8.3.3 Bechtel Corporation- Ongoing Projects 71
8.3.4 Bechtel Corporation- Contact Information 72
9 Latest Technology Trends and News 73
9.1 FMC Technologies Awarded Prelude FLNG contract - 15 May, 2012 73
9.2 Siemens awarded long-term service agreement for Santos GLNG - 10 May, 2012 74
9.3 GDF Suez Inks Deal with Cameron LNG – 3 May, 2012 74
9.4 Chart to supply equipment to an LNG project in Eastern Australia – 26 April, 2012 76
9.5 Black & Veatch selected for a major LNG liquefaction project in China – 24 April, 2012 77
9.6 Air Products to supply LNG technology to Ichthys LNG – 24 April, 2012 78
10 Appendix 80
10.1 LNG Supply Chain Analysis 80
10.1.1 Introduction to LNG 80
10.1.2 Typical LNG Components 80
10.1.3 Upstream 80
10.1.4 Liquefaction 81
10.1.5 Regasification 81
10.1.6 Storage & Transportation 82
10.2 Abbreviations 82
10.3 LNG Conversions 83
10.4 Sources and Methodology 83
10.5 About LNGReports 84
10.6 Disclaimer 84
List of Tables
Table 1: Typical Liquefaction Plant Capital cost Break Up (%) 8
Table 2: Global Planned LNG Capex Forecast by Region, $billion, 2011- 2015 13
Table 3: Global Planned LNG Capex Forecast by Type, $billion, 2011- 2015 13
Table 4: Emerging LNG Sellers and Buyers, 2012- 2020 14
Table 5: Global LNG Liquefaction Capacity Forecast by Country, mtpa, 2011- 2020 15
Table 6: Global LNG Regasification Capacity Forecast by Country, mtpa, 2011- 2020 16
Table 7: Global LNG Supply Forecast by Country, million tonnes, 2011- 2020 17
Table 8: Global LNG Demand Forecast by Country, million tonnes, 2011- 2020 18
Table 9: LNG Technology wise Liquefaction Capacity, 2011 22
Table 10: LNG Technologies of Planned Terminals 23
Table 11: LNG Technology Wise Planned Capacity, 2012- 2020 24
Table 12: Type of Heat Exchangers Used in Different Liquefaction Technologies 35
Table 13: PRICO Process- Liquefaction Terminals 39
Table 14: APCI- SMR Process- Liquefaction Terminals 41
Table 15: APCI- DMR Process- Liquefaction Terminals 42
Table 16: APCI- C3MR Process- Liquefaction Terminals 44
Table 17: APCI- SplitMR Process- Liquefaction Terminals 46
Table 18: AP- X Process- Liquefaction Terminals 48
Table 19: ConocoPhillips Optimized Cascade - Liquefaction Terminals 49
Table 20: Linde MFC Process- Liquefaction Terminals 50
Table 21: LNG Limited- OSMR Process- Liquefaction Terminals 51
Table 22: Shell LNG Technologies- Liquefaction Terminals 53
Table 23: Comparison of Global Liquefaction Technology Providers - Base load 54
Table 24: Comparison of Global Liquefaction Technology Providers – Small Scale 55
Table 25: Leading Technology Providers- Processes, Trains and Capacity, 2020 56
Table 26: Comparison of Global Liquefaction Technology by Region 59
Table 27: Asia Pacific Planned LNG Terminals- Technical and Construction Details-I 60
Table 28: Asia Pacific Planned LNG Terminals- Technical and Construction Details-- II 61
Table 29: Europe Planned LNG Terminals- Technical and Construction Details 62
Table 30: Middle East Africa Planned LNG Terminals- Technical and Construction Details 63
Table 31: Americas Planned LNG Terminals- Technical and Construction Details 64
List of Figures
Figure 1: LNG Process Flow Diagram 9
Figure 2: Typical Acid Removal Process 10
Figure 3: Typical Dehydration Unit 11
Figure 4: Global Planned LNG Capex Forecast, 2011- 2016 12
Figure 5: Evolution of Train Sizes, 1960- 2020 19
Figure 6: Train Sizes of Planned Terminals, 2012- 2020 20
Figure 7: Liquefaction Terminals by Technology Provider, 2011 21
Figure 8: Dominant Technologies in Americas, 2020 25
Figure 9: Dominant Technologies in Africa, 2020 26
Figure 10: Dominant Technologies in Asia Pacific, 2020 27
Figure 11: Dominant Technologies in Europe, 2020 28
Figure 12: Dominant Technologies in Middle East, 2020 29
Figure 13: LNG Trains Count by Technology, 2020 30
Figure 14: AP-XTM Liquefaction Process for Large Trains 32
Figure 15: Basic Refrigeration Process Flow Diagram 36
Figure 16: LNG Capacity by Technology Provider, 2020 57
Figure 17: LNG Technology by Train Size, 2020 58
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