Natural Gas Processing from Midstream to Downstream will present a global perspective on the production and monetization of shale gas and natural gas, providing techno-economic assessments of the midstream and downstream natural gas processing technologies. The book will identify the current status and the challenges facing the advancement of the midstream natural gas treatments, such as gas sweeting processes and sulfur recovery units, gas dehydration, and natural gas pipeline transportations, while highlighting the challenges facing shale gas production and treatment.
Special emphasis will be given to the downstream processes including the physical treatment (Liquefied Natural Gas or LNG) and the chemical conversion (both direct conversion (e.g. natural gas to methanol) and indirect conversion (e.g. Gas-to-Liquid or GTL)). The book will also provide an overview of natural gas monetization processes and the potential for shale gas to play a role in the future of the energy market, specifically for the production of ultra-clean fuels and value-added chemicals.
Written by a team of international authors, the book will include contributions from world leading researchers in academia and industry, highlighting examples of successful collaboration between academia and industry for the advancement of existing commercial technologies and the development of innovative processes.
This book will be a valuable reference to academic researchers and industry professionals, providing a broad overview of the current status and challenges for natural gas production, treatment and monetization technologies.
