December 2023

The December issue of LNG Industry starts with a regional report from Vinson & Elkins about Africa’s potential to be a major LNG exporter. The issue also includes a range of technical articles on pumps and valves, LNG shipping, terminal technology, and more.

This month's front cover is brought to you by Parker.

Africa: the making of a major exporter
Chris Strong, Chris Taufatofua, Jonathan Roberts, and Steven Wilson, Vinson & Elkins, examine the development of the African LNG industry, as well as its future challenges and opportunities.

Filter out unnecessary downtime
Peter McGuigan, Parker Hannifin, UK, explores the importance of gas turbine combustion air intake filtration to efficient, reliable, and lasting gas turbine operations.

Handling LNG
Ingo Emde, R. Stahl, Germany, analyses how safety on ships and on shore can be prioritised when handling LNG.

Evolution, not revolution
Andrew Scott, Business Development Director, Babcock’s LGE business, UK, outlines developments in the company's single mixed refrigerant LNG reliquefaction system.

Gas treatments from beginning to end
Alan Garza, Gas Analysis Product Marketing Manager, Endress+Hauser USA, looks at ideal analysis methods for LNG from gas treatment to liquefaction.

LNG Industry project overview
LNG Industry's project review highlights some LNG projects and expansions currently under construction from around the world that are due to be operational by the end of the decade.

Keeping control of valves
Dr Nicolas Spiegl and Jules Oudmans, UReason, the Netherlands, discuss when to inspect, maintain or replace control valves to ensure a safe and efficient operation.

Giving value a whole new meaning
Jason Chadee, Director at SparkCognition, USA, details how artificial intelligence can help bring a new meaning to terminal value.

December 2023

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