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Apr 4, 2023 • 13 tweets • 2 min read
🌐 Challenges in Competitive Bidding for LNG Liquefaction Projects
🔖 Navigating the complex world of competitive bidding in the LNG industry 1/12
🧵Introduction:
Competitive bidding in LNG liquefaction projects comes with a unique set of challenges.
This thread aims to discuss the hurdles in selecting a competitive bidder.
#LNG #CompetitiveBidding 2/12
Apr 3, 2023 • 6 tweets • 7 min read
🚀 LNG Train Sizing: A Comparative Analysis! Tweet 1 of 6
In this thread, we'll compare individual #LNG train sizes across different scales based on various criteria grouped under four themes.
📚Our criteria are grouped into the following themes:
✅ Large-scale LNG trains:
a (1-3 MTPA)
b (3-5 MTPA)
c (5-8 MTPA)
Note: We're talking about individual train capacities, NOT the total export capacity of a LNG plant complex.🌏🏭
Here is the structure of this thread:
Tweet 1 of 6: Introduction 🌏🏭
An overview of our comparative analysis on individual LNG train sizes and the thread's structure (This tweet).
Tweet 2 of 6: Project Economics 💰
Exploring the financial aspects of different LNG train sizes, focusing on
1️⃣ Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
2️⃣ Operational Expenditure (OPEX)
3️⃣ Financing options
Tweet 3 of 6: Project Development 🛠️
Exploring the Project Development aspects of different LNG train sizes comparing
1️⃣ Technology availability
2️⃣ Contractor selection
3️⃣ Fabrication methods
4️⃣ Project complexity
5️⃣ Construction duration
6️⃣ Permitting and regulatory requirements
Tweet 4 of 6: Operations & Logistics 🚢
Exploring the Operations & Logistics aspects of different LNG train sizes evaluating
1️⃣ Workforce requirements
2️⃣ Infrastructure needs
3️⃣ Energy efficiency
4️⃣ Scalability & Expansion potential
Tweet 5 of 6: Market & Supply Chain 🌐
Exploring the Market & Supply Chain aspects of different LNG train sizes Assessing
1️⃣ Feed gas supply
2️⃣ Pipeline access
3️⃣ Off-take agreements
4️⃣ Market flexibility and adaptability
Tweet 6 of 6: Summary and Key Takeaways 📝🔑
Concluding the series by highlighting the most significant insights and takeaways from the comparisons made in the previous tweets.
3-5 MTPA: Even higher initial investment, further economies of scale benefits
5-8 MTPA: Largest upfront capital requirements, greatest economies of scale
2️⃣ OPEX Comparison
🔹Small-scale: Higher operating costs per ton (less efficient processes, lower output)
🔹Mid-scale: Lower operating costs per ton (improved efficiencies, higher production volumes)
🔹Large-scale:
1-3 MTPA: Even lower operating costs per ton
3-5 MTPA: Greater cost efficiency due to economies of scale
5-8 MTPA: Optimal cost efficiency
3️⃣ Financing Options
🔹Small-scale & mid-scale: More accessible financing (lower capital requirements)
🔹Large-scale (1-3, 3-5, 5-8 MTPA): More complex financing, may require involvement from multiple stakeholders (governments, international financing institutions)
In summary, project economics vary greatly across LNG train sizes, with larger trains offering better economies of scale, but also higher upfront costs.
Finance options, risks, and returns depend on the specific size and market.
#LNGTrains #ProjectEconomics, #LNG
Mar 31, 2023 • 8 tweets • 1 min read
🚀🌐 LNG Liquefaction Project Management Series 🌐🚀
📚 Identifying Lessons Learned in Interface Management for LNG Liquefaction Project
🔍 Spotlight on Identifying Lessons Learned
"Learn from Experience: Reflect, Analyze, Apply" 💪🌐🚀
Baker Hughes is a global leader in the LNG industry, providing reliable and efficient gas turbine solutions to power LNG facilities worldwide. 💨🌍 1/8
Their range of gas turbines includes both aeroderivative and frame turbines, as well as power generation turbine packages. 🔌🏭 #BakerHughes#LNG#GasTurbines 2/8
Mar 31, 2023 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
1/ 🌟LNG Spotlight: Egypt🌟
Egypt has a growing presence in the global #LNG market, with its strategic facilities contributing to the nation's gas exports. Dive into this thread to learn about Egypt's major LNG plants and their capacities! 🇪🇬👇
2/ Egyptian LNG (ELNG): Located in Idku, the Egyptian LNG plant is operated by a consortium of international energy companies, including Shell, Petronas, and Engie. ELNG has two LNG trains, with a combined capacity of 7.2 MTPA. 🏭 #EgyptianLNG#EgyptLNG
Mar 31, 2023 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Fuel Gas System 1/8 "LNG Plant Explained: A Deep Dive into Key Processing Units 🏭🌐
Spotlight Fuel Gas System - The energy supplier of LNG plants!"
2/8 🔥⛽ Fuel Gas System Focus: Let's examine Fuel Gas Systems in LNG plants.
Their main purpose?
Supply the necessary fuel gas to power plant processes and equipment. #LNG#FuelGasSystem
Mar 30, 2023 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
1/8 "LNG Plant Explained: A Deep Dive into Key Processing Units 🏭🌐
Spotlight Flare and Vent Systems - The safety valves of LNG plants!"
2/8 🔥🌬️ Flare and Vent Systems Focus: Let's take a closer look at Flare and Vent Systems in LNG plants.
Their primary function?
Safely release excess gases and maintain pressure control. #LNG#FlareAndVent
Mar 30, 2023 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
🌐 Natural Gas vs. Hydrogen Pipeline Design: Comparing European Design Standards ⚡️
🍃 Fueling Tomorrow: Decoding the Pipeline Design Challenge 🔍
👋 Welcome! 1/14
Europe is rapidly moving towards substituting hydrogen 💧 for natural gas 🔥 as part of its ambitious clean energy transition 🌱.
In this thread, we'll explore the differences between:
Natural gas pipeline design using EN 1594 🏭
Hydrogen pipeline design using EN 16726 🌿 2/14
Mar 30, 2023 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
1/ 🌊 Prelude FLNG: Challenges & Lessons Learned 🌊
Shell's Prelude FLNG is the world's largest floating LNG facility, but its journey hasn't been without obstacles. Discover the key challenges faced by the project & what the industry can learn from them. 👇 #PreludeFLNG#LNG2/ 🔧Technical Complexities: The sheer scale & complexity of Prelude FLNG posed numerous engineering and construction challenges. Managing the integration of various components, such as subsea infrastructure, the floating facility, & offloading systems, was a massive undertaking.
Mar 30, 2023 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
1/8 "LNG Plant Explained: A Deep Dive into Key Processing Units 🏭🌐
Spotlight Power Generation - The powerhouse of LNG plants!"
2/8 ⚡🔌 Power Generation Focus: Let's explore Power Generation in LNG plants.
Their goal?
Provide the electricity needed to run various processes and maintain safe, efficient operations. #LNG#PowerGeneration
Mar 30, 2023 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
1/ 🌟LNG Spotlight: Australia🌟
Australia is a key player in the global #LNG market, with its substantial facilities contributing significantly to the nation's gas exports. Dive into this thread to learn about Australia's major LNG plants and their capacities! 🇦🇺👇
2/ Gorgon LNG Project: Located on Barrow Island, the Gorgon LNG Project is one of the largest in the world, with a capacity of 15.6 MTPA. Operated by Chevron, the project consists of three LNG trains. 🏭 #GorgonLNG#AustraliaLNG
Mar 29, 2023 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
1/8 "LNG Plant Explained: A Deep Dive into Key Processing Units 🏭🌐
Spotlight Pig Launchers/Receivers & Slug Catchers - The cleaning crew of the natural gas world!"
2/8 🐷🌪️ Pig Launchers/Receivers & Slug Catchers Focus: Let's delve into Pig Launchers/Receivers and Slug Catchers, essential components in LNG plants that receive gas from subsea wells.
Their mission?
Maintain pipeline cleanliness and handle liquid slugs.
Mar 29, 2023 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
1/ 🌟PFLNG Success Stories: Petronas Floating LNG Satu & Dua🌟
Discover how Petronas Floating LNG Satu & Dua have revolutionized the #LNG industry and become success stories in the world of natural gas extraction in this thread! 🇲🇾🐀
2/ 🌊Innovative Design: Both PFLNG Satu & Dua showcase groundbreaking engineering with their floating designs. These facilities can operate in offshore locations, unlocking deepwater gas resources that were previously inaccessible. #Innovation#FloatingLNG
Mar 29, 2023 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
1/ 🌟LNG Spotlight: Malaysia🌟
Malaysia holds a prominent position in the global #LNG market, with its key facilities playing a significant role in the country's gas exports. Dive into this thread to learn about Malaysia's major LNG plants and their capacities! 🇲🇾👇
2/ Bintulu LNG Complex: Located in Sarawak, East Malaysia, the Bintulu LNG Complex is the largest LNG facility in Malaysia. Operated by Petronas, it consists of three separate LNG plants: MLNG, MLNG Dua, and MLNG Tiga. 🏭 #BintuluLNG#MalaysiaLNG
Mar 28, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
1/6 "LNG Plant Explained: A Deep Dive into Key Processing Units 🏭🌐
Spotlight Subsea Support Facility - The underwater backbone of the natural gas world!"
2/6 🌊⚙️ Subsea Support Facility Focus: Let's dive into Subsea Support Facilities, crucial components in LNG projects when the gas is coming to the shore from a subsea pipeline.
Developing an Interface Schedule requires the LNG plant owner's project team to identify all critical interfaces between stakeholders, such as EPC contractors, technology licensors, & external stakeholders. #LNG#ProjectManagement 2/13
