Special reports

Jennifer Adams, Siemens, USA, introduces the concept of all-electric LNG, which can provide greater control of LNG-plants, as well as lower OPEX and lower emissions.

US LNG exports have declined by more than half so far in 2020, reports the EIA.

WT Cutts, American Tank & Vessel, Inc., and Eric Reaman, Cashman Preload Cryogenics, USA, explain why full containment LNG storage tanks should be the preferred choice for plant operators over single or double containment alternatives.

Ole R. Hvalbye, Rystad Energy, Norway, provides a detailed analysis of the latest trends in the US LNG industry.

North American LNG sector continues to struggle against weak economic outlook and COVID-19 outbreak, reports GlobalData.

Leslie C. Krusen, Alaska Gasline Development Corp., USA, provides an update on the status of the Alaska LNG project, outlining some of the challenges faced and innovative technologies employed.

The June issue of LNG Industry features a regional report that provides a detailed analysis of the latest trends in the US LNG industry.

Global LNG demand faces first seasonal contraction in eight years, with a return to stronger growth not expected until mid 2021, reports Wood Mackenzie.

Johns Manville looks at the differences between polyisocyanurate (PIR) and cellular glass insulations and discusses which one is better for LNG pipe insulation applications.

Utilisation of LNG capacity off by more than one-third as US takes on new role of swing supplier in global markets.

Alexandre Tocatlian and Eric Minaux, GTT, France, provide detailed insight into how the company helped make the first polar exploration vessel powered by LNG possible.

ExxonMobil has announced the second annual Power Play Awards and is currently taking submissions until 19 June 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

The May issue includes a regional report on the Mediterranean, as well as a number of technical articles on topics such as shipping, coatings and protection, cruise shipping, tugs and towage, and LNG as a marine fuel.

Jippe van Eijnatten, Titan LNG, the Netherlands, reviews how LNG bunkering has advanced from truck-to-ship to ship-to-ship operations and how the sector continues to evolve to meet new challenges.

Andreas Silcher and Chrysa Kitsou, Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP, UK, take a detailed look at the Mediterranean LNG market.