Over the past few decades, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business has experienced astounding expansion and gained global relevance. LNG has emerged as a key element in meeting the world's rising energy demand while working to cut carbon emissions, since it is a cleaner and more adaptable energy source. The entire process from natural gas extraction to consumption is covered in the presented analysis of the LNG value chain, starting out by looking at the discovery and production of natural gas reserves, highlighting important innovations and methods used during the extraction stage. The procedures used to treat and purify natural gas in order to meet the strict standards for liquefaction are detailed. Analysis of the liquefaction process reveals numerous liquefaction technologies, e.g. the well-known conventional liquefaction and the cutting-edge floating LNG and small-scale LNG facilities. LNG storage and transportation, as critical components in the value chain, are examined in great detail. When the LNG reaches its destination, regasification plays a crucial role in repurposing it as a gas for distribution and consumption. Regasification technologies, such as conventional onshore terminals, floating storage and regasification units, and land-based regasification facilities, are covered. Concerns regarding methane emissions and the carbon footprint, the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new technology, the environmental impact of LNG, and the economics of LNG are also considered across its value chain.

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液化天然气价值链：全面回顾与分析

在过去的几十年里，液化天然气（LNG）业务经历了惊人的扩张并获得了全球影响力。液化天然气已成为满足世界不断增长的能源需求同时努力减少碳排放的关键要素，因为它是一种更清洁、适应性更强的能源。对液化天然气价值链的分析涵盖了从天然气开采到消费的整个过程，首先着眼于天然气储量的发现和生产，重点介绍了开采阶段使用的重要创新和方法。详细介绍了用于处理和净化天然气以满足严格的液化标准的程序。对液化过程的分析揭示了许多液化技术，例如众所周知的常规液化和尖端的浮式液化天然气和小型液化天然气设施。液化天然气储存和运输作为价值链的关键组成部分，受到了详细的研究。当液化天然气到达目的地时，再气化在将其重新用作分配和消费的气体方面发挥着至关重要的作用。涵盖了再气化技术，例如传统的陆上终端、浮式储存和再气化装置以及陆上再气化设施。整个价值链还考虑了对甲烷排放和碳足迹、通过新技术减少温室气体排放的潜力、液化天然气对环境的影响以及液化天然气的经济性的担忧。