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PolaireTech LNG plants to monetise inland gas resources
[Johannesburg 2 September 2023] PolaireTech, a South African/Canadian joint venture company, has introduced modular small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in southern Africa. These plants utilize a patented zero-refrigerant technology, reducing equipment count and capital costs. In response to the need for transitioning to cleaner fuels amid decarbonization efforts, natural gas serves as an interim solution. PolaireTech’s modular approach ensures efficient, scalable, and relocatable solutions, contributing to the sustainable development of the local LNG market.
Understanding LNG
Explore the safety aspects of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). LNG, mainly methane, is transformed into a liquid state at -162°C for efficient transport. Learn about its cryogenic nature, density, and flammability limits, vital factors in handling. Discover the industry’s strong safety protocols, including protection layers and mitigation measures against fire, freeze burns, and asphyxiation. LNG’s excellent safety record is a result of strict standards and robust risk management. Stay informed about these safety practices for secure LNG handling.
Global LNG market
Medium term outlook for LNG The global LNG market is expected to be tight over 2022-26 as Europe’s quest to reduce its dependency on Russian gas increases demand for LNG. This will curb gas demand growth in China and emerging Asia as the European market outbids these...
LNG Technology
Small-scale versus large-scale LNG plants
The surge in natural gas consumption, reaching record highs despite COVID-19, propels small-scale LNG plant growth. Contrasting large-scale facilities, these smaller counterparts offer modularity, quicker construction, and adaptability, revolutionizing gas transport from isolated sources. Understanding these distinctions optimizes LNG production in evolving energy landscapes.
Innovative standard modular small and micro-scale LNG plants utilizing zero refrigerant technology
Discover PolaireTech’s revolutionary small-scale LNG plants, leveraging the advanced ZR-LNG™ technology. These plug-and-play modules monetize local gas resources efficiently, reducing logistics costs. With lower power consumption and streamlined operations, PolaireTech offers a scalable, eco-friendly LNG solution tailored to diverse energy needs. Explore cost-effective and innovative LNG technology at PolaireTech.
LNG gas cleaning options
Explore efficient gas cleaning solutions for small scale LNG plants provided by PolaireTech. Learn about processes like mercury and VOC removal, heavy hydrocarbon and acid gas elimination, gas polishing, and nitrogen removal. Our in-house algorithms tailor solutions to specific gas compositions and site conditions, enhancing plant efficiency and equipment protection.
Overview of LNG technologies
Explore key LNG production technologies in this Insight article.Explore purification methods like absorption, adsorption, membrane, and cryogenic separation for efficient liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. Learn about liquefaction processes, including nitrogen and methane expander cycles, and multi-refrigerant schemes.
LNG Logistics
Traditional gas transport modes
This article navigates the intricate web of natural gas logistics, dissecting traditional transport modes like pipelines, CNG, and LNG. It exposes how logistics costs dictate global gas pricing disparities and scrutinises major pipeline projects’ complexities, costs, and geopolitical implications. It’s a deep dive into the intricate world of gas transportation.
Comparison of inland NG/LNG and imported LNG
The article dissects South Africa’s gas industry stagnation, debating between importing LNG or harnessing inland gas sources. It delves into cost, reliability, market suitability, and infrastructure, favoring Botswana’s coal-bed methane (CBM) for regional growth over imported LNG.
Safe and clean storage of natural gas
The article explores natural gas storage techniques, safety measures, and environmental implications, emphasising methane’s impact as a greenhouse gas. It underscores the significance of biomethane and the necessity for strict regulations to reduce methane emissions, crucial for addressing global warming and advancing renewable energy sources.
Alternative modes of natural gas transport
The article explores unconventional ways to transport natural gas, from liquefying it under pressure to encapsulating it in solids or utilizing electricity. Discussing challenges and potential, it highlights options like Pressurized LNG, Gas-to-Liquids, Natural Gas Hydrates, and Adsorbed Natural Gas, offering varied solutions beyond traditional pipelines and LNG.
Unlocking stranded natural gas with small-scale LNG plants
Small-scale LNG technology enables the utilization of stranded gas resources that would otherwise remain untapped or underutilized. Small scale plants have several environmental benefits, open access to new markets and can be economically viable in regions with sufficient gas reserves.
LNG Environmental Impact
Going green with LNG
Explore the transformative potential of green LNG in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering a sustainable future. Discover the innovative technologies and methods employed, from utilizing biogas as feedstock to implementing carbon capture and storage techniques. PolaireTech’s modular small-scale LNG plants lead the way, converting biogas into LNG and significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Learn about the financial benefits, including carbon tax reductions, making green LNG an environmentally friendly and financially lucrative investment.
Comparison of coal-bed methane to other energy resources
This comprehensive article provides a detailed comparison of various energy sources, including coal-bed methane (CBM), oil, coal, shale gas, and conventional gas. The author evaluates these sources based on 12 parameters, including environmental and social impacts. CBM emerges as a favorable option with lower impacts, followed by shale gas, conventional gas, and oil.
LNG Applications
Overview of the LNG industry
The article offers a sweeping panorama of the global LNG sector, charting its historical milestones, from Faraday’s early gas liquefaction experiments to present-day expansive LNG trade. Covering the LNG value chain intricacies, it spotlights technological advancements, shipping logistics, and economic intricacies while forecasting potential developments in southern Africa’s LNG landscape.
Natural gas for road transport
The piece explores natural gas’s pivotal role as a cleaner fuel for heavy transport and mining, despite carbon emissions. It details engine types, conversion processes, and benefits, advocating for dual-fuel systems. Highlighting challenges and environmental implications, it presents a compelling case for transitioning to natural gas-powered vehicles.
Outlets and applications for natural gas
The article highlights South Africa’s move from coal to natural gas (NG) due to high emissions. It showcases NG’s diverse applications in various sectors, emphasising its lower carbon impact and the necessity for government support to leverage its environmental benefits.
Natural gas for power generation
The article explores natural gas’s role in diverse power generation methods, emphasizing its cleaner profile. It details steam turbines, gas engines, and combined heat and power plants, highlighting the industry’s shift toward renewables alongside natural gas for a greener energy mix.
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Overview of the LNG industry
The article offers a sweeping panorama of the global LNG sector, charting its historical milestones, from Faraday’s early gas liquefaction experiments to present-day expansive LNG trade. Covering the LNG value chain intricacies, it spotlights technological advancements, shipping logistics, and economic intricacies while forecasting potential developments in southern Africa’s LNG landscape.
Natural gas for road transport
The piece explores natural gas’s pivotal role as a cleaner fuel for heavy transport and mining, despite carbon emissions. It details engine types, conversion processes, and benefits, advocating for dual-fuel systems. Highlighting challenges and environmental implications, it presents a compelling case for transitioning to natural gas-powered vehicles.
Traditional gas transport modes
This article navigates the intricate web of natural gas logistics, dissecting traditional transport modes like pipelines, CNG, and LNG. It exposes how logistics costs dictate global gas pricing disparities and scrutinises major pipeline projects’ complexities, costs, and geopolitical implications. It’s a deep dive into the intricate world of gas transportation.
Comparison of inland NG/LNG and imported LNG
The article dissects South Africa’s gas industry stagnation, debating between importing LNG or harnessing inland gas sources. It delves into cost, reliability, market suitability, and infrastructure, favoring Botswana’s coal-bed methane (CBM) for regional growth over imported LNG.
Safe and clean storage of natural gas
The article explores natural gas storage techniques, safety measures, and environmental implications, emphasising methane’s impact as a greenhouse gas. It underscores the significance of biomethane and the necessity for strict regulations to reduce methane emissions, crucial for addressing global warming and advancing renewable energy sources.
Outlets and applications for natural gas
The article highlights South Africa’s move from coal to natural gas (NG) due to high emissions. It showcases NG’s diverse applications in various sectors, emphasising its lower carbon impact and the necessity for government support to leverage its environmental benefits.
Natural gas for power generation
The article explores natural gas’s role in diverse power generation methods, emphasizing its cleaner profile. It details steam turbines, gas engines, and combined heat and power plants, highlighting the industry’s shift toward renewables alongside natural gas for a greener energy mix.
Small-scale versus large-scale LNG plants
The surge in natural gas consumption, reaching record highs despite COVID-19, propels small-scale LNG plant growth. Contrasting large-scale facilities, these smaller counterparts offer modularity, quicker construction, and adaptability, revolutionizing gas transport from isolated sources. Understanding these distinctions optimizes LNG production in evolving energy landscapes.
Alternative modes of natural gas transport
The article explores unconventional ways to transport natural gas, from liquefying it under pressure to encapsulating it in solids or utilizing electricity. Discussing challenges and potential, it highlights options like Pressurized LNG, Gas-to-Liquids, Natural Gas Hydrates, and Adsorbed Natural Gas, offering varied solutions beyond traditional pipelines and LNG.
Overview of LNG technologies
Explore key LNG production technologies in this Insight article.Explore purification methods like absorption, adsorption, membrane, and cryogenic separation for efficient liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. Learn about liquefaction processes, including nitrogen and methane expander cycles, and multi-refrigerant schemes.