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INTRODUCTION TO LNG / LPG

Details the characteristics and specific hazards of refrigerated and/or pressurized cargoes commonly carried on board ships and barges, such as LPG/LNG/Ammonia/VCM/Chemical Gases.  Cargo loading, discharging, changing cargoes, vessel vetting, chartering, the various types of gas carriers, tanks, and shore facilities are discussed as are cargo measurement/ quantification, IGC Codes, SIGTTO safety/operational requirements, GIIGNL and other general/specific industry safety requirements, practices and organizations.  The course provides a practical background for those just getting into the gas trade or who want to brush up on the latest trends and technologies in this rapidly growing segment of the maritime/petroleum industries.

Introduction to LNG / LPG

Course Topics

This course provides an excellent overview of the Liquefied Gases currently used and transported by ship around the world today including LNG, LPG, Ammonia, and the chemical gases, their sources, uses, markets, hazards/requirements, handling, storage, measurement, the tanks they are stored in and the specialty ships that carry them.  Among the topics covered will be:


  • State of Matter - Solids / Liquids / Gases
  • What is Liquefied Gas?  Its Markets / Uses
        - LNG - LPG - NGLs - Chemicals
  • Sources of Natural Gas - Gas Processing
  • Benefits / Methods of Liquefaction
  • Current / Proposed LNG Projects
  • History of LNG / Liquefied Gas Industry
  • Potential Hazards / Safety Precautions
  • Government Regulatory Agencies
  • Storage Tanks - In-Ground / Full Containment / Other
  • Shore Terminal Equipment / Instrumentation
  • Gas Carrier Designs - LNG / LPG / Ethylene - Other
        - Refrigerated / Pressurized / Semis / LNG
  • The IMO/IGC Code - Flag State/ Class / SIGTTO
  • Cargo Tanks / Types A,B,C - Membrane – Other

  • GIIGNL - CLNG - GSA - ASTM – Other
  • Cargo Handling Equipment - Pipelines, Pumps,
        Heaters, Vaporizers, Re-liquefaction Plants, etc.
  • Inert Gas and Nitrogen Systems
  • Cargo Handling Operations - Loading,  Discharging,
        Lightering - FSRUS / FSOS - Cool-Down, Gas-Up, etc.
  • Ballasting - Cleaning Tanks - Gas Freeing
  • Terminals - Ship / Shore Interface
  • Custody Transfer Measurement / Calculation
  • API / ISO Measurement Standards / GIIGNL Handbook
  • ICS Safety Guide - Gas / Health and Safety
  • Typical Sales Agreements – SPAs
  • Emergency Procedures / Contingency Plans
  • Industry Safety Record – Accidents
  • Industry Trends and Developments


Program Objective:  To provide participants with a practical overview of this fastest growing part of the industry by providing them with a better understanding of the nature of the Liquefied Gas cargoes being carried on ships today, how they are safely handled, accounted for, stored, transported and ultimately used.

Course Format

The sessions consist of a combination of lectures, audio visual presentations, problem solving discussions/calculations, hands-on use of equipment (where applicable), and daily question/answer periods.


Registration begins a half hour before the scheduled start of each session.  Sessions are conducted from 0900-1630 daily.

Continental breakfast and refreshments are provided during the Houston and Singapore sessions.

Everyone is on their own for lunch, except in Singapore where refreshments and full lunch is provided each day.


Materials

Participants receive original reference books, pertinent industry publications, papers and other handouts.  A course certificate is awarded to all of those successfully completing the program.

 

Who Should Attend

Manager, field/office staff, traders, brokers, owners, ship/terminal operators, charterers, schedulers, attorneys, claims analysts, accountants, government personnel, and anyone working in the marine petroleum industry in any way will benefit from these programs.



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Bring Your Questions...They Will Be Answered!

Enercon's courses have been designed to be as practical as possible and bring these technical subjects into context for participants. This is done, in part, by allowing the attendees to discuss their specific operational problems as well as directly participate in the structured program.  If a specific question raised cannot be answered immediately, all attempts will be made to have an answer before the end of the program.  If this is not possible, the question will be researched and a response provided as soon as practical after the course. 

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Coral Gables, Florida 33134 USA

2025


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