The World of Energy

Chapter 28 LNG Technology (Introduction)

What is LNG?

28.5. Not All LNG Is The Same

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LNG Quality & Interchangeability

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LNG Quality vs End User Specification

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USA 1,075 Btu/scf Japan
Wobbe Index in MJ/m3(n)

15 other plants:
57 LNGs designed for Asian
or European markets

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UK Wobbe Index limit

Trinidad&Tobago;
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Algeria GL1K and GL2Z:
Kenai : almost pure methane LNGs designed for USA market

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Gross Calorific Value in MJ/m3(n)

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LNG Terminal Specifications - GCV

Taiwan
Group:
Korea
Problem with USA Europe
Japan (example 1)
specification
Asia
Japan (example 2)
USA
Japan (example 3)

USA - Cove Point

Alaska
USA - Everett
Trinidad & Tobago
USA - Elba Island Algeria (2 plants)

USA - Florida Gas Transmission Algeria (2 plants)

Qatar / Malaysia
USA - Southern California
Nigeria / Indonesia
UK - NGT Transco
Brunei / Abu Dhabi
France - Montoir and Fos Oman / Australia
USA - Lake Charles

Spain - All terminals

Possible future European standard

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Gross Calorific Value in MJ/m3(n)

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Terminal Specifications Wobbe Index

Wobbe Index Specification Group:

Japan
UK
Japan (example 2)
Europe
Problem with UK
Japan (example 1) specification Alaska

United Kingdom Trinidad & Tobago

Algeria (2 plants)
France
Algeria (2 plants)

Spain Qatar / Malaysia

Nigeria / Indonesia
Future European standard
Brunei / Abu Dhabi
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MJ/m3(n) Oman / Australia

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Definition of Wobbe Index

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