Fundamentals of Natural Gas : An International Perspective

Natural Gas has been called “the prince of hydrocarbons”: an abundant resource that is versatile and competitive with other fuels and popular throughout the world. The advent of newer technologies that can deliver natural gas to worldwide markets, coupled with its reputation as a clean-burning, efficient energy source, make natural gas the international “fuel of the future.”

Benefits for Readers :

• Thorough understanding of the entire natural gas value chain, including detailed discussion of emerging sectors such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Gas-To-Liquid (GTL), and Coal Bed Methane (CBM)
• Gas terms, conversion units, commercialization and marketing issues
• Current and emerging international players, and the latest in technology development

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 : The Basics
Chapter 2 : Transport and Storage
Chapter 3 : Gas Usage
Chapter 4 : Contracts and Project Development
Chapter 5 : World Trade

Conclusion
Appendix A : Unit Conversion
Appendix B : LNG Projects Existing as of 2006
Appendix C : LNG Projects Expected Complete 2006-2012
Appendix D : LNG Contracts Schematic
Glossary
Index