LNG Storage And Loading

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a secure and eco-friendly energy source. It is produced in liquefaction plants close to the natural gas reserves and transported mainly by ship. LNG is exported and imported through LNG terminals, and delivered to local markets. The gas is distributed from the terminals to the customer in liquid or gaseous form.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is natural gas, predominantly methane (90%) with some mixture of ethane, propane, butane, some heavier alkaline and nitrogen that has been condensed into a cryogenic liquid through liquefaction process at close to atmospheric pressure by cooling it to approximately -162°C or less for ease of storage or transportation.

This article aims to explain, in simple terms, LNG storage, cargo loading operations at the loading terminal end. Throughout the article, references have been drawn from a wide range of resources and author’s personal industry experience. This paper is intended to share industry knowledge with wide varieties of audience including aspiring mariners.