TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractNatural gas supply shortfalls are forecasted for the next decade in the U.S. and certain other markets worldwide. Most ongoing efforts to address these shortfalls, such as LNG enhancements and the transition of GTL science from the laboratory to the field, require low gas prices and huge volumes to generate adequate economic returns, and thus have necessitated the targeting of large and remote sources.The marine transport of compressed natural gas (CNG) represents a different approach to the delivery challenge, and recent breakthroughs in technology are providing CNG with the ability to cost effectively ship much larger volumes of gas over greater distances. Thus, CNG is expected to help economically access moderately sized resources (typically 1-5 Tcf) with greater scalability and flexibility while lowering overall capital requirements. Adding to CNG's attractiveness are the modest fixed infrastructure investments needed at the production and market delivery points, and a high degree of security through the use of offshore loading and offloading operations.
TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractNatural gas supply shortfalls are forecasted for the next decade in the U.S. and certain other markets worldwide. Most ongoing efforts to address these shortfalls, such as LNG enhancements and the transition of GTL science from the laboratory to the field, require low gas prices and huge volumes to generate adequate economic returns, and thus have necessitated the targeting of large and remote sources.The marine transport of compressed natural gas (CNG) represents a different approach to the delivery challenge, and recent breakthroughs in technology are providing CNG with the ability to cost effectively ship much larger volumes of gas over greater distances. Thus, CNG is expected to help economically access moderately sized resources (typically 1-5 Tcf) with greater scalability and flexibility while lowering overall capital requirements. Adding to CNG's attractiveness are the modest fixed infrastructure investments needed at the production and market delivery points, and a high degree of security through the use of offshore loading and offloading operations.
TX 75083-3836, U.S.A., fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractEnerSea has advanced its design for the marine transport of compressed natural gas (CNG) through use of its proprietary technology, VOTRANS TM ("Volume Optimized Transport and Storage"). Over the past six years, EnerSea's design has been validated through completion of all testing required by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and project opportunities are now being progressed worldwide. E&P operators and many markets are increasingly expressing interest in transporting natural gas via CNG marine solutions. This paper will describe the innovative VOTRANS CNG solution and the state of its readiness to meet the immediate energy needs of stranded markets worldwide. It will also present case reviews of two gas transport projects utilizing CNG marine transport solutions which are currently in preproject development planning.
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