LNG : Fuel for a Changing World-A Nontechnical Guide, 2nd Edition

“A thorough overview of LNG. A must-read for anyone in the energy industry.”—Lucio A. Noto, former vice chairman, ExxonMobil, and chairman/CEO, Mobil Corporation

“A sweeping review of LNG. It will be considered the industry’s encyclopedia for many years to come.”—Peter G. Livanos,Chairman, Gaslog Ltd.

In this updated and revised second edition, authors Michael Tusiani and Gordon Shearer use everyday language and real-world examples to help readers understand the complex LNG industry. It provides the reader with insights into changes in the markets, technology advances and the commercial evolution of what remains as one of the most capital-intensive and formidable global industries.

Features include:

• Explains the technologies utilized: liquefaction, shipping and regasification, onshore and floating
• Covers existing and proposed worldwide LNG projects
• Examines the economics and commercial structure of the LNG industry, including synopses of gas supply agreements, LNG sales contracts, and financing
• Discusses shipping conventions and regulations

This book is an important resource for energy industry leaders, investment bankers, energy professionals, or anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of the LNG industry.

List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Introduction : The Liquefied Natural Gas Industry - An Overview

Chapter 1 : The Liquefied Natural Gas Industry
Chapter 2 : The LNG Chain : The Project Nature of the LNG Business
Chapter 3 : Global Gas and LNG Markets
Chapter 4 : Evolution of the LNG Business Model
Chapter 5 : LNG Projects
Chapter 6 : LNG Shipping
Chapter 7 : The Economics of an LNG Project
Chapter 8 : Upstream Natural Gas
Chapter 9 : The Liquefaction Plant
Chapter 10 : LNG Tankers
Chapter 11 : LNG Import Terminals
Chapter 12 : LNG Project Formation
Chapter 13 : Upstream Gas Supply Agreements
Chapter 14 : LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements
Chapter 15 : LNG Tanker Contracts
Chapter 16 : Shipping Conventions and Regulations
Chapter 17 : LNG Terminal Siting and Regulatory Issues
Chapter 18 : LNG Import Terminal Use Agreements
Chapter 19 : Conclusion : The Future of LNG

Index
About the Authors