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Presentation of GIIGNL
The International Group of LNG Importers, known by its French acronym GIIGNL, is a non-profit organisation established in Paris in 1971 GIIGNL presently has 68 member companies from 21 countries of Asia, Europe and the Americas GIIGNL is unique in the industry in that it groups nearly all companies in the world active in the import and regasification terminalling of LNG The aggregate competence and experience of members, as represented in the General Assembly / Executive Committee and in the Technical and Commercial Study Groups, have the highest standing in the industry Membership has evolved in line with the development of the LNG industry and consists of companies either solely active as LNG merchant, solely active as LNG receiving terminal owner/operator or active in both businesses Minimum activity threshold levels apply for eligibility
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Objective
GIIGNLs main objective is to study and promote the development of activities related to LNG: purchasing, importing, processing, transportation, handling, regasification and various uses of LNG The Group aims to provide an overview of and reports on the state-of-the art technology in the LNG industry and its general economic state
GIIGNL promotes the exchange of information and of experience among its members to enhance the safe ,reliable, efficient and sustainable operation of LNG import facilities, to improve contractual techniques, to develop positions to be taken in international agencies, etc.
Organisation
President Jean VERMEIRE
General Delegate Jean-Yves ROBIN
Vice President for Asia Tsuyoshi OKAMOTO President ,Tokyo Gas Company, Ltd.
Vice President for Europe Jean-Marie DAUGER Executive Vice President , GDF SUEZ
Vice President for the Americas Martin HOUSTON Executive Director, BG Group plc
An Executive Committee, composed of 4 members per region is elected by the General Assembly
Transmission
Conventional gases
Unconventional gases
LNG
Artificial hydrates
Retail LNG
Gas to Wire
GTL
Associated gas
Stranded gas
Large size
Shale Gas
Tight Gas
LNG as fuel
Fisher Tropsch
DME
Methanol MTO
Onshore
CFD Simulations
Unlock technical barriers for floating LNG projects Cargo Contain System
Standing wave
40 % H Progressive wave
Sloshing risk Selecting adequate Cargo Contain System: e.g. single row vs two row
Unlock technical barriers for floating LNG projects LNG transfer system technologies
Transfert
Articulated hard arms
Aerial
Aerial
Floating
Source : Technip
Source : Technip
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Side-by-side transfer
Same configuration as LNG carrier moored to a jetty Suitable for benign sea conditions only
Excelerate / Exmar with Gutteling hoses
Shell
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Tandem transfer
Inspired by oil industry practice
SBM concepts
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Unlock technical barriers for floating LNG projects LNG transfer system technologies
Spool piece connected to the LNG carrier manifold Quick Connect/ Disconnect Coupler Emergency Release System Guiding devices Connection winch
Flexible hose
Gutteling hoses
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Companies face the challenges of seizing opportunities for spot cargoes, minimizing operational costs and using all assets as effectively as possible
CARGO, MOLAS: Being able to predict LNG ageing onboard LNG carriers and
its composition at unloading points is a precious advantage for shipping management and LNG trading
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Onboard Analysis System Evaluation of the link between BOG quality and propulsion system efficiency
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A new market
LNG as Fuel Retail LNG
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Onshore
Truck-to-ship transfer
A transfer procedure for harmonization in Europe
LNG quality / Methane Number: a key parameter for engine combustion with LNG
Promoting a global method for commercial transaction Studying a control process to guaranty LNG quality for engine 19
Long-range & low-level detection and quantification of natural gas emission (nano-pulsed laser)
Nano Gas Chromatography HHV, Sulfur, -80% CAPEX / -25% OPEX low maintenance, low consumables
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Information on LNG Safety Standards and Industry Safety Record - Provision of 7 information papers on public area of website www.giignl.org Database of LNG Incidents & Near-misses LNG Custody Transfer Handbook ( 3rd edition 2010) Overland Transportation of LNG by Truck and Rail (updated) Emissions to the Environment from LNG Import Terminals Security Equipment and Systems at LNG Facilities Quality and Compatibility of different LNG Sources (update in progress) Predictive Maintenance at LNG Import Terminals
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Major Publications
The GIIGNL LNG Custody Transfer Handbook is widely used for the purposes of title transfer in commercial transactions and describes the equipment and procedures for accurately measuring the thermal energy of LNG which is bought and sold. The recently completed third edition includes new technology, updated standards and new modes of operation, e.g. re-loading of cargoes at receiving terminals.
Major Publications
The LNG Industry, an annual compilation of the basic statistics of the LNG trade, providing data of LNG quantities traded, short and long term contracts concluded and extensive information about liquefaction plants, regasification plants and shipping. The data in the report are submitted by members of GIIGNL.
Available on the public area of the website www.giignl.org and in printed form, free of charge 24
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