CIP System

Falling feedstock prices, greater efficiency, and an increased worldwide demand as more economies emerge all present lucrative opportunities for the conversion of natural gas to liquid synthetic crude oil. That’s because much of the world’s natural gas – up to one-third by many estimates – are located in remote deposits. Liquefaction of natural gas makes it more economical to transport via tanker or pipeline and to store for future refinement and use. Small, onsite gas-to-liquid (GTL) plants will make tapping these “stranded gas” deposits profitable. Natural gas has proven the best feedstock for creating crude oil alternatives through the industry standard Fischer-Tropsch process, topping coal in purity, handling, and ease in conversion to syngas, which is required for efficient conversion to synthetic crude. GTL Plant Benefits The synthetic oil GTL plants produce is virtually interchangeable with conventional oil, both as refined transport

Manufacturers use synthesis gas, or “syngas” for fuel to produce electricity and as feedstock for production of industrial chemicals such as ammonia, methanol, and other hydrogen-rich compounds. Once isolated and purified, hydrogen from syngas is a major component in petrochemicals and oil refining. Syngas itself is a mixture primarily of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, created through the gasification of hydrocarbons in natural gas, coal, petroleum, biomass, and other feedstocks. Virtually all the hydrogen produced in the United States is produced from methane. And the cheapest, most available source of methane is natural gas. Steam Methane Reforming Steam methane reforming (SMR) accounts for about 95 percent of the industrial hydrogen produced domestically and about half the world’s production. The process begins with the introduction of superheated (1,300 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit) steam and natural gas into an array of vertically hanging tubes filled

Older chemical processing plants often have a lot more to give. They may be decommissioned for a variety of reasons, and relocating the equipment to overcome those circumstances could prove economical for companies looking to save money. Moving chemical and processing plants across regions, or even oceans can provide several major benefits including: Proximity to greater demand Access to cheaper workforces or raw materials Expanded operations Escape from stringent industrial regulations Money savings compared to purchasing new equipment Time savings on engineering, specifications, production design, and documentation While the cost of purchasing an existing plant, dismantling and refurbishing the equipment, shipping it to a new location, and reassembling can seem like an impossible task, in many cases it can be significantly lower than purchasing new components and building a brand new plant. Once the decision to relocate has been made, extensive, detailed