Independent Oil Companies have found large gas resources globally, onshore and offshore. Withrelatively low value attributed to gas resources due to either limited or highly competitive markets withinits vicinity, companies are facing a dilemma on how to strategize gas to LNG effectively to improve returnon investment. Gas to LNG requires understanding of integration and/or interface across various businesssegments for value creation. The options are numerous and challenging ranging from partnership withestablished players to entering into new business streams. The paper will address commercial andtechnical challenges as well as above ground risks such as Government policies and regulatory authorities.The paper will analyze various business aspects for gas to LNG such as entering into a large LNG plantownership and operations, effectively being a part of transportation and marketing, moving to newtechnology such as Floating LNG, or starting small with mini-LNG plants for onshore gas resources.The paper will illustrate risks and rewards along with capital exposure in various business segments.The amount of integration and commercial innovation required to secure the value of gas resources willbe contemplated for various scenarios with case studies.
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