Develop successful nearshore FLNG solutions-Part 2: Natural gas liquefaction

摘要

Nearshore small- to mid-scale (0.5 MMtpy-2.5 MMtpy) FLNG production technology; which is viable for monetizing nearshore gas fields or converting pipeline-quality gas into LNG, provides another push to the FLNG market. As such, there is great interest in developing successful solutions for nearshore FLNG projects that may have advantages over competing onshore projects. Part 2 of this series discusses various natural gas liquefaction processes to allow a selection that best fits the needs of FLNG applications. In addition, this paper addresses some of the design considerations that can reduce capital costs, thereby improving the overall economics of nearshore FLNG projects.