Lng : Fuel for a Changing World--A Nontechnical Guide

• Autore: Tusiani Michael D
• Pubblicazione: Tulsa, OK : , : PennWell Books, LLC, , 2016; ©2016
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (659 pages)
• Disciplina: 338.2/7285
• Soggetto topico: Liquefied natural gas industry
• Altri autori: ShearerGordon
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction:The Liquefied Natural Gas Industry-An Overview -- 1 - The Liquefied Natural Gas Industry -- Introduction -- The Global LNG Industry -- The Global Natural Gas Industry -- Natural Gas Resource Development -- LNG Industry Development -- Notes -- 2 - The LNG Chain: The Project Nature of the LNG Business -- Introduction -- The Physical Chain -- The Ownership Chain -- The Commercial and Financial Chain -- Note -- 3 - Global Gas and LNG Markets -- Introduction -- Liberalization of Downstream Natural Gas Markets -- Asia -- Southeast Asia -- Arabian Gulf and Pakistan -- Western Europe -- Eastern Mediterranean -- Eastern and Central Europe -- North America -- Caribbean and South America -- Notes -- 4 - Evolution of the LNG Business Model -- Introduction -- The Traditional LNG Business Model -- Transformation of the Industry -- New Business Strategies -- Notes -- 5 - LNG Projects -- Introduction -- The Pacific Basin -- The Middle East and East Africa -- The Atlantic Basin -- Notes -- 6 - LNG Shipping -- Introduction -- Larger Ship Sizes -- Containment Systems -- Fleet Ownership -- Evolution of LNG Shipbuilding -- LNG Shipbuilding Cost Evolution -- Notes -- 7 - The Economics of an LNG Project -- Introduction -- Project Capital Costs -- Operating Costs -- Liquids Production -- Government Terms -- Business Structure -- Shipping Costs -- Import Terminals -- Note -- 8 - Upstream Natural Gas -- Introduction -- The Physical and Chemical Properties of Natural Gas -- Natural Gas Reserves -- Notes -- 9 - The Liquefaction Plant -- Introduction -- Siting Considerations -- Liquefaction Process-Technology Overview -- LNG Loading Jetty -- Project Development and Execution -- Recent Trends -- Notes -- 10 - LNG Tankers -- Introduction -- The Prototype LNG Ships. ; The First Purpose-Built Commercial Ships -- LNG Tanker Cargo Containment and Handling Systems -- Typical LNG Shipbuilding Project -- Typical Parameters of LNG Ships -- Ship Operations -- LNG Ship Safety and Accident Records -- Notes -- 11 - LNG Import Terminals -- Introduction -- Storage and Sendout Capacity -- Design and Construction -- Cost -- Main Components of LNG Import Terminals -- Gas Quality and Interchangeability -- Safety and Security -- Peak Shaving LNG -- Floating LNG Import Terminals -- Note -- 12 - LNG Project Formation -- Introduction -- Monopoly Utilities and the Project-Chain Business Model -- The Emergence of LNG Merchants -- Supply Project Structure and Formation -- LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) -- Shipping -- Funding -- Evolving Project Venture Structures -- LNG Industry Trends: The Emergence of Commercial LNG -- Project Finance -- Performance -- Notes -- 13 - Upstream Gas Supply Agreements -- Introduction -- LNG Business Structures -- Typical Terms in a GSA -- Conclusion -- 14 - LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements -- Introduction -- Historical Context -- Long-Term Contracts -- Other Terms and Conditions -- 15 - LNG Tanker Contracts -- Introduction -- Charterparty Overview -- Evolution of LNG Charterparties -- Controlling LNG Tankers: Adaptation to an Emerging Model -- Note -- 16 - Shipping Conventions and Regulations -- Introduction -- The Rise of Modern Shipping Regulations -- The Role of Classification Societies -- 17 - LNG Terminal Siting and Regulatory Issues -- Introduction -- LNG Import Terminal Design Basis -- Regulatory Issues -- Notes -- 18 - LNG Import Terminal Use Agreements -- Introduction -- United States -- Europe -- Asia -- South America -- Regulated Third-Party Access -- Proprietary Access -- Bidirectional Agreements -- Note -- 19 - Conclusion: The Future of LNG -- Introduction -- Global Demand and Supply. ; Technical Outlook -- Commercial Trends -- Regulatory Trends -- Conclusions -- Index -- About the Authors.
• Sommario/riassunto: Even when the market is cloudy, LNG's future remains bright, with long-term annual growth projected to be steady. Natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel and offers a potential solution to concerns over global warming and air pollution. In this updated and revised second edition, authors Michael D. Tusiani and Gordon Shearer uses everyday language and real-world examples to help readers understand the complex LNG industry. It provides the reader with insights into changes in the markets, technological advances, and the commercial evolution of what continues to be one of the most capital-intensive and formidable global industries. Features Include: Explains the technologies utilized: liquefaction, shipping and regasification, onshore and floating Covers existing and proposed worldwide LNG projects Examines the economics and commercial structure of the LNG industry, including synopses gas supply agreements, LNG sales contracts, and financing Discusses shipping conventions and regulations This book is an important resource for energy industry leaders, investment bankers, energy professionals, or anyone looking to expand their knowledge of the LNG industry.
• Altri titoli varianti: Lng; LNG - Fuel for a Changing World - A Nontechnical Guide
• Titolo autorizzato: LNG
• ISBN: 1-5231-3044-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910959310603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II