Gas 2023 Issue

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5 Using model-based solutions to increase LNG Rene Gonzalez

6 Hydrogen Roundtable 2023

9 Monetisation gas resources through LNG, hydrogen, and ammonia Capturing profitability in the downstream hydrocarbon processing industry’s transition to net zero emissions weights heavily on leveraging natural gas resources Rene Gonzalez 13 COS and mercaptans removal from gases Challenges with removing trace sulphur species can be better understood and resolved with a new kinetic model validated by plant data in its ability to predict COS removal Prashanth Chandran, Harnoor Kaur, Jeffrey Weinfeld and Ralph Weiland Optimized Gas Treating, Inc. 21 Future of LNG demand in Japan As oil, coal, and other energy sources decline in the energy transition to net zero, LNG demand will remain strong in the long transition to renewables Jeremy Goh Baker and O’Brien Inc. 25 Methanol from CO 2 : a technology and outlook overview Optimal capture of CO2 towards methanol production compels development of sustainable renewable solutions like green methanol Pattabhi Raman Narayanan Becht 31 Digitally enhanced reciprocating compressor performance With instant access to compressor data, improved productivity, and expert support, digital technologies are revolutionising maintenance processes James Litchfield and Philipp Wolschner Burckhardt Compression

Cover Taking a closer look at heat transfer and filtration systems in gas plants in meeting net zero specifications is necessary to meet challenges with controlling a wider range of contaminants.

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