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OverviewThe demand for natural gas rises annually, straining existing supplies, and emerging markets often aren't accessible by pipeline. Using everyday language and real-world examples, authors Michael D. Tusiani and Gordon Shearer present LNG as the most viable energy answer. Their straightforward explanation of a complex industry proves that LNG can deliver a critical link in the energy demands of international economies.Readers will realize the complexity of this industry, which involves an intricate link of critical companies, governments, and stand-alone facilities. LNG: A Nontechnical Guide will be a valuable reference for energy industry leaders, investment bankers, and professors specializing in energy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael D. Tusiani , Gordon ShearerPublisher: PennWell Books Imprint: PennWell Books Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.980kg ISBN: 9780878148851ISBN 10: 087814885 Pages: 458 Publication Date: 30 September 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsList of illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction The liquefied natural gas industry The evolution of the global gas and LNG markets The LNG chain: The project nature of the LNG business Upstream natural gas The liquefaction plant LNG tankers LNG import terminals The evolution of the LNG industry Orchestration and financing of an LNG project Global liquefaction projects The economics of an LNG project Upstream gas supply agreements Sale and purchase contracts LNG tanker contracts Shipping conventions and regulations Import-related project siting and regulatory issues LNG import terminal use agreements Conclusion: The future of LNG Appendix: Units of measurement Glossary Bibliography Index About the authorsReviewsAuthor InformationMichael D. Tusiani joined Poten & Partners in 1973. From 1983 to 2016 he served as its chairman and chief executive officer. He is currently the chairman emeritus. During his career he has been active in all aspects of oil and gas trading and transportation. He has written numerous articles on energy and shipping matters and four books: The Petroleum Shipping Industry, Vol I: A Nontechnical Overview (PennWell 1996), The Petroleum Shipping Industry, Vol II: Operations and Practices (PennWell 1996), LNG: A Nontechnical Guide (PennWell 2007, co-author), and LNG: Fuel for a Changing World, A Nontechnical Guide, 2nd Edition (PennWell 2017, co-author). He received a BA from Long Island University and an MA in economics from Fordham University. Gordon Shearer has been active in the LNG industry for more than 25 years. He is a senior adviser with Poten & Partners, which he rejoined in 2015. From 2007 until 2013 he was CEO of Hess LNG (a joint venture of Hess Corporation and Poten & Partners). Before joining Poten in 2001, he was employed by Cabot Corporation, where he was CEO of Cabot LNG Corporation, which owned and operated the LNG terminal in Boston Harbor and the LNG carrier Matthew. During this time, he was heavily involved in the creation of the Atlantic LNG project in Trinidad and Tobago. He received a BSc in geophysics from Edinburgh University in 1976 and an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1978. He was a member of the National Petroleum Council from 2005 until 2016. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |