Focus on LNG - Liquefied Natural gas

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) business has developed in a global scale over the past decades and is continuing to grow in the future as a result of increasing energy demands worldwide.

One of the reasons that LNG is an increasingly important area in the energy business is that by converting the natural gas to LNG, it is possible to transport the gas over long distances and from remote areas without the need for pipelines.

Ramboll has developed great expertise in the area of LNG. With a multidisciplinary approach, we provide independent engineering consultancy services on all types of LNG projects.

If you want to boost your knowledge on LNG, you can read much more on this LNG theme site.

Ramboll's extensive experience also includes LNG projects in Finland and Estonia

Facts on LNG

LNG typically contains more than 90% methane (CH₄). It also contains small amounts of ethane, propane, butane and some heavier alkanes. It is predominantly methane that is converted temporarily to liquid form.
Depending on temperature, pressure and composition, the density of LNG is typically in the range 0.41 to 0.5 kg/l compared to water with a density of approximately 1.0 kg/l.

The detailed specification of LNG varies for the different locations from where the LNG is shipped from. The gas converted to LNG is typically richer on heavy components compared to traditional European pipeline gas, why the heating value of gas from LNG typically is higher compared to traditional European pipeline gas.

In 2008 pipeline gas accounted for 588 bcm or 72% of the world gas trade while LNG accounted for 227 bcm or 28% (Source: BP Statistical Review of World Energy, June 2009).

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