Date / Time:
Friday, July 10, 2015 – 11:15 a.m. sign-in & networking with the speaker beginning at NOON ending promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Topic:
“FLNG Liquefaction Technology: Considerations Influencing LNG Technology Selection”
Traditional LNG market focus has been on the development of large natural gas fields and the construction of large LNG base load plants to take advantage of the economies of scale. Liquefaction has been dominated by two main schemes: Cascade process and C3MR (propane pre-cooling with mixed refrigerant). During the past five years however, a trend has developed to focus on stranded gas or smaller production fields (less than 5 tcf). These stranded gas fields, located throughout the world, have typically focused on the off-shore environment. This shift in focus has brought a large number of smaller technology providers to the forefront of LNG development projects.
Technology selection in an off-shore environment varies due to several factors – some conflicting and some complimentary. This presentation will provide a high level overview of the characteristics of LNG and the factors influencing FLNG technology section including quantity and quality of source gas, compositional variations, heavy hydrocarbon removal options, types of storage, marinization, space requirements, and process efficiency. A quantitative and qualitative comparison, using key criteria for technology selection, will be evaluated.
Event Flyer: Flyer – Roundtable 150710
Speaker:
Martin Rosetta
Vice President of Technology, Braemar Engineering
Martin Rosetta is Braemar Engineering’s Vice-President of Technology. Mr. Rosetta has over 23 years of experience in the design and engineering of LNG (both regasification and liquefaction), NGL fractionation, gas processing, NGL Cryogenic Extraction, and off-shore FPSO facilities. He has broad experience in gas treating and conditioning of the gas prior to gas processing and/or liquefaction. Prior to working at Braemar Engineering, he worked for industry recognized companies such as WorleyParsons, Oil & Gas Solutions (OGS), Randall Gas Technologies (ABB Lummus), Enron Engineering and Construction Company (EECC), and Black & Veatch (The Pritchard Corporation) where he held various positions including manager of process engineering, senior technical consultant, and lead process engineer. He is the primary filer on several patents regarding LNG vaporization.
Mr. Rosetta holds a BS degree from the University of Kansas and resides in Houston, Texas.
Location & Parking:
Grand Hall in the Rice Ley Student Center Detailed campus maps are available on the web at http://www.rice.edu/maps/ or download the map here here. The Ley Student Center, located in the central part of Rice campus, is building number 45 on the campus map. The Central Campus Garage, which is the closest parking facility, is located at building number 53, to the left of the Ley Student Center across the street.
Rice University is a popular meeting location. In the remote possibly the underground parking is full, the second closest parking is the West Lot. Continue down the Laboratory Loop Road to the stop sign. Cross the street and the gate will be on the left. Be sure to bring an umbrella if the weather seems inclement.
The campus also offers a bus shuttle that runs about every 15 minutes as it loops the campus. Look for the bus stop signs to use or enjoy a short brisk walk!
Registration:
$25 per person for online registration and $35 per person for on-site registration – a boxed lunch will be served. $ 0 for Rice Students and $15 for Rice Faculty – registration required in advance. Online registration will close at Noon on Thursday, July 9. On-site registration is available on the day of the event for $35 per person.
Payment accepted online by credit card at time of registration.
In order to protect the privacy of the luncheon attendees, the list of attendees is not published or distributed.
This Roundtable qualifies for one (1) Professional Development Hour (PDH). Your email confirmation at completion of registration serves as your PDH and payment receipts. Paper receipts may be picked up at the registration desk at time of check-in.