REFLECTIONS ABOUT LNG AND ITS MARITIME TRANSPORT

REFLEXIONS SUR LE G.N.L. ET SON TRANSPORT MARITIME

History and prehistory of natural gas liquefaction and LNG transportation by ships are recalled. The present ratio of the technology is discussed. Possibilities of transporting liquefied natural gas in the form of methanol, maritime transport under very high pressure at ordinary temperature, transport by aircraft, and undersea gas pipelines, are considered. Future development of natural gas sources is surveyed. The research necessary to satisfy the energy demand is envisaged.

• Corporate Authors:

  Editions Techniques et Economiques

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  Paris,   France  75005
• Authors:
  • Verret, P
• Publication Date: 1974-6

Language

• French

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 459-476
• Serial:
  • Revue Francaise de l'Energie
  • Volume: 25
  • Issue Number: 263
  • Publisher: Editions Techniques et Economiques

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freight transportation; Liquefaction; Liquefied natural gas
• Old TRIS Terms: Lng reliquefaction; Lng transportation
• Subject Areas: Energy; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072619
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 29 1975 12:00AM