September 2025

Our bumper September issue is back! The issue is jam-packed, with a keynote report from Wood Mackenzie on the future of global gas and LNG within the energy transition, and articles on topics such as cryogenic technology, safety, tank maintenance, managing methane emissions, and much more, including our Gastech 2025 preview to help you navigate the event. With contributions from key industry leaders including Seal for Life, Black & Veatch, CB&I, Sempra Infrastructure, Wieland-Werke AG, Burckhardt Compression, and others, don’t miss out. You can pick up a copy at Gastech (9 – 12 September) in Milan, Italy.

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

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Navigating the turbulent waters of global gas and LNG market dynamics
Kateryna Filippenko, Research Director, Global Gas Markets, Wood Mackenzie, provides an insight into the future of global gas and LNG within a transitioning energy market.

Solving issues with anhydrous pumps
Chuck Blackett, Chief Engineer, Niche Cryogenic Services, and Eric Ford, Vice President of Marketing, Graphite Metallizing Corp., compare the demands placed on pumps handling LNG and anhydrous ammonia.

The next (modular) step
Mark Butts, Alex Cooperman, and Yogesh Meher, CB&I, assess mid scale modular LNG tank technology as a tool for reducing costs and scheduling.

A cooler approach: Part one
In the first part of a two-part article, Andreas Knoepfler, Director Product Management, Wieland-Werke AG (Business Unit Thermal Solutions), and Dr Lotfi Redjem Saad, Head of Heat Transfer Department, Technip Energies, describe the use of enhanced heat transfer technologies for LNG pre-cooling heat exchangers.

Balancing the cost, reliability, and performance of LNG compressors
Christian Gemperli, Business Development Manager, Services Division at Burckhardt Compression, considers the factors affecting compressor maintenance and how they impact the wider business.

Bridging operations, people, and progress
Frano Zivkovic and Daniel Perianu, STS Marine Solutions, discuss the role of the LNG Superintendent – and the impact they can have on efficient and safe LNG operations.

Making the methane link
Ryan Mattson, Vice President, Oil & Gas, and Alison Boyer, Director, GHGSat, look into the link between methane reduction and the ability to meet soaring LNG demand.

Shining a renewed spotlight on methane emissions management
Julien Boulland, Sustainability Strategy Leader at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, France, outlines the challenges that may be highlighted by new methane regulations, and the importance of overcoming them in order to meet net-zero targets by 2050.

Delivering energy security and reshaping global markets
Justin Bird, Executive Vice President of Sempra and CEO of Sempra Infrastructure, USA, provides an overview of how LNG projects in America are building the infrastructure needed today to help power the future.

Confidence you can measure
Dr Joey Walker, EffecTech, UK, explores the nature of traceability for in-situ LNG analysers.

A market that measures up
Hans-Peter Visser, Analytical Solutions and Products B.V., the Netherlands, argues the need for fully automated LNG custody transfer measurement systems.

The critical role of gas detection in industrial safety
Alexander Barbashin, Customer Marketing Manager, MSA Safety, advocates for the importance of effective and dependable gas detection systems in LNG operations.

Simulation for success
Thitiya Tangtanawit, Lead Instrument Engineer at Engineering Department, CTCI Thailand, establishes the importance of operator training simulations for LNG terminals.

The key to sealing and protection for the LNG industry
In a recent discussion with Jessica Casey, Editor of LNG Industry, Romuald Machac, Sales Manager Oil and Gas, Hutchinson, maps out the importance of continual innovation in the LNG industry regarding safety solutions.

The LNG mobility leap is coming from India
In a discussion with LNG Industry, Vijay Kalaria, Global Head of Marketing and Sales, LNG, INOXCVA, evaluates the prospect of LNG expansion in India and beyond.

LNG's electric avenue
Justin Ellrich, Black & Veatch LNG Technology Manager, details the challenges and solutions for electric drives in LNG projects, now and for the future.

Gastech 2025 preview
LNG Industry previews a selection of companies that will be exhibiting at this year’s Gastech in Milan, Italy, from 9 – 12 September 2025.

Protecting LNG infrastructure with corrosion mitigation
Ricky Seto, ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation, highlights the importance of advanced corrosion under insulation mitigation and the role it plays in optimising LNG tank maintenance.

Revolutionising LNG asset protection with insulation solutions
In a Q&A with LNG Industry, Mario Silvestro, Product Manager, Seal for Life, and Mark Krajewski, Senior Director of Technical Services, Aspen Aerogels, examine the benefits of using aerogel insulation and polyisobutene systems for LNG new builds and retrofits.

September 2025

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