Title: Energy Sources:
1Energy Sources The Emerging Technologies
November 11, 2004Washington, DC
- David M. Sweet
- Executive Director
- International LNG Alliance
- dsweet_at_ilnga.org
- WWW.ILNGA.ORG
2What is ILNGA?
- ILNGA represents broad based LNG interests
- ILNGA is sponsored by USEA, the US member of the
World Energy Council - ILNGA serves as the US representative on LNG to
the International Gas Union
3What is ILNGA?
4LNG Ministerial Summit
24 Participating Countries
- Peoples Democratic Republic of Algeria
- Republic of Angola
- Republic of Argentina
- Australia
- Commonwealth of the Bahamas
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- State of Brunei Darussalam
- Canada
- Arab Republic of Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Republic of Indonesia
- Italy
- Mexico
- Norway
- Sultanate of Oman
- Peru
- State of Qatar
- Russian Federation
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
- Republic of Venezuela
5 RD Funding
- Global upstream RD estimated at 5 B
- Most RD performed by service sector 2 - 4 of
revenues - Oil and gas sector RD spending is relatively low
compared to other industries - Collaborative research efforts such as GTI have
been slashed - DOE budget proposed 729 million for fossil
research (only 41 million originally requested
for oil and gas)
6LNG Properties and Safety
- LNG is natural gas in its liquid state at -259º
Fahrenheit - it is commonly stored and shipped at
slightly above atmospheric pressure. - LNG is odorless, colorless, non-toxic - it
neither explodes nor burns as a liquid. - LNG vapors are flammable only in concentrations
of 5 to 15 with air and will not explode in an
unconfined environment - the ignition temperature
is more than 500º Fahrenheit higher than
gasoline. - In the past 40 years there have been more than
33,000 LNG ship voyages without a significant
accident or cargo spillage.
-FERC Office of Energy Projects
7LNG Markets are Poised for Growth
- North American natural gas demand will continue
to outstrip productive capacity - Market fundamentals support growth in LNG trade
- Revamped regulatory structure will spur
infrastructure investment - US economy requires additional gas supply for
system reliability and growth
8United States LNG Activity Expanding
- U.S. LNG imports in 2003 are expected to reach
540 Bcf (11 million tons), up from 229 Bcf (4.8
million tons) in 2002. - The United States is both an importer and an
exporter of LNG. LNG has been produced in and
exported from Kenai, Alaska, to Japan for the
last 30 years, exporting 63 Bcf (1.3 million
tons) in 2002. - While historically Algeria was the United States
largest supplier of LNG, since 2000 it has been
far surpassed by Trinidad and Tobago, which now
serves as the source for a full 66 percent of the
nations LNG imports. The United States imported
151 Bcf (3.2 million tons) from Trinidad and
Tobago in 2002.
-U.S. EIA-DOE
9The NPC View on Gas Supply
- Finding Traditional North American producing
areas will provide 75 of long-term U.S. gas
needs, but will be unable to meet projected
demand. - The rate of production decline is increasing.
- Production response from increaseddrilling has
been modest.
10The NPC View on LNG
- Finding New, large-scale resources such as LNG
and Arctic gas are available and could meet
20-25 of demand, but are higher-cost, have
longer lead times, and face major barriers to
development.
11The NPC Balanced Future
- Finding A balanced future that includes
increased energy efficiency, immediate
development of new resources, and flexibility in
fuel choice could save 1 trillion in U.S.
natural gas costs over the next 20 years. Public
policy must support these objectives.
12The LNG Horse Race
Existing terminals supply a small share of the US
markets for natural gas. Permitted, new terminals
will increase the share of LNG entering the
markets. Applications pending will add
considerably to LNGs share of the market.
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14FERCs new policy toward LNG certification
- Hackberry LNG, LLC decision December 22, 2002
- FERC to treat new terminals as first sale
facilities under Section 3 authority - No change in jurisdiction over existing
facilities - No cost of service tariff
- No open access requirement
15How Much Natural Gas Is Out There?
Global LNG Supply Facilities
Existing Under Construction Proposed
- LNG supply growing
- Multiple LNG supply proposals announced
- Long term LNG supply outlook robust
Source Cedigaz, NPC
16LNG Value Chain
Source BG, ALNG, CMS, University o f Houston
(IELE)
17Improved Technology is Lowering the Cost of
Liquefaction and . . .
18. . . the Cost of Shipping
19These Reduced Costs Combined with High Gas Prices
in North America Portend Substantial Growth in LNG
Cost of re-gasified LNG in North America 2.50
3.50 / mmBtu
Source Platts Gas Daily, FutureSource, UH IELE
20Supply source heat content could be a problem for
US pipelines
Acceptable BTU Content
Source Conversion Gas Imports, LLC
Estimates
21Different quality specifications historical
reasons
- Gas producing countries - specs based on
characteristics of local gas - High inert gas content (UK - Groningen)
- Extraction of C3 C4 to valorize as LPG
- Extraction of C2 for petrochemicals feedstock (US
Gulf Coast) - Need to take different gases from diverse sources
(Cont. Europe) - Separate networks (H gas B gas in Europe)
- Countries using imported LNG from the start
specs based on characteristics of LNG available
in the Asia- Pacific basin - LNG with low inert gas content
- LNG rich in ethane and often also C3 C4
- Adjustment of GCV before distribution, by
injection of LPG
Source
22Characteristics of LNGs currently produced
Source
23Quality adjustment at the import terminal
- Options available
- LPG injection (butane and/or propane) Japan
- Nitrogen injection UK, US
- Extraction of C3 and even C2 US
- Gas streaming to users US, Japan
- Blending with local gas US, UK, Europe
- Blending different LNG cargoes Everywhere
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- Terminal specs can be quite different to network
specs - Both specs and available equipment may vary over
time - Þ   Negotiation on a case-by-case basis
Source
24Do you believe the U.S. will face an energy
shortage in the next 10 years?
San Francisco MSA residents (71) are more likely
to feel that there will be an energy shortage
within the next 10 years than their San Diego MSA
counterparts (63), though a majority in both
regions concur.
25Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of
Liquefied Natural Gas?
While 3 in 10 respondents from both regions have
favorable opinions of Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG), San Diego MSA residents are significantly
more unaware (36 - Never Heard Of) of LNG than
San Francisco MSA residents (21 - Never Heard
Of).
26What Does Congress Think About LNG Today?
- The following results are from a poll conducted
by Wilson Research Strategies of McLean, VA - The sample was 100 Capitol Hill staffers that are
directly involved with energy policy and current
energy committees. - The results have a margin of error of /- 10
- The survey instrument contained 57 questions
- The poll was conducted during the week of March
24, 2003
27Would you support or oppose the following
facilities in your district or state?
28In your opinion, how much of a safety risk to
your district or state is each of the following?
29Anti-import Sentiment Runs High
30ILNGA The Voice of the LNG Industry
- David M. Sweet
- Executive Director
- International LNG Alliance
- 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW suite 550
- Washington, DC 20004-3022
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