Special reports

Joseph McMullen and Livia Wiley, Schneider-Electric, USA, explain the importance of simulation technology when designing LNG plants.

Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia, TPS, has been rescheduled to 12 – 14 December 2017.

New liquefaction projects drive forecast expenditure.

Matthew D. Keen and Emily Chan, Norton Rose Fulbright, Canada, look at some of the risks faced by LNG projects in British Columbia and the possible consequences of recent industry trends.

Matthew D. Keen and Emily Chan, Norton Rose Fulbright, Canada, look at some of the risks faced by LNG projects in British Columbia and the possible consequences of recent industry trends.

As part of the Heat Technology Q&A, Hydrocarbon Engineering questioned a number of downstream heat technology experts about R&D, testing and design, efficiency improvements and the overall market outlook.

John van Voorbergen, Temati BV, The Netherlands, explains why proper installation and inspection is crucial for ensuring the efficiency of LNG insulation systems.

Ignacio Labarthe, Veson Nautical, USA, explains how maritime software innovation is helping the LNG shipping industry to maximise efficiency.

Angelo Lo Nigro, RINA Consulting, Italy, looks at the importance of operator training for LNG facilities, and explains the role that new technology is playing in the training industry.

Joost Smits, Systems Navigator, the Netherlands, explains how advanced planning and scheduling technology can help plant operators to solve major service level issues.

Maurizio Ciofini, Italy, and Ian Kay and Tayo Montgomery, USA, GE Oil & Gas, present a gas turbine solution for the LNG industry that was originally developed for commercial airliners.

Dan-Erik Andersson, Gothenburg Port Authority, Sweden, looks at the challenges and execution of Sweden’s first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation.

Martin Grolms, Neuman & Esser, Germany, outlines two different compressor technologies combined for a floating storage and regasification unit in Dubai.

Tom Haylock, Aragon, asks whether floating LNG is seeing an opportunity to challenge traditional onshore LNG solutions thanks to the current market situation.

Patrice Bardon, VP of Client Services LNG at the Dresser-Rand business, part of Siemens Power & Gas Division, discusses how to select the right driver for LNG liquefaction.