ABS：2023年LNG价值链洞察报告（英文版）（40页）.pdf

1、1 LNG VALUE CHAIN September 2023 2 Table of Contents 1.Introduction.3 2.Upstream.3 2.1.Exploration&Production(Offshore and Onshore).3 2.2.Fracking.4 2.3.Processing.4 2.4.New Trends FLNG.5 3.Midstream.7 3.1.Liquefaction.7 3.2.Transportation.8 3.2.1.Pipeline.8 3.2.2.Marine Transportation.9 3.2.3.Small

2、 Scall LNG Distribution.19 4.Downstream.20 4.1.Storage&Regasification Terminal.20 4.2.FSRU.20 4.3.Distribution.20 4.3.1.Power Generation.20 4.3.2.Heating.21 4.3.3.Chemical Plants.21 4.3.4.GTL.21 5.New Technology Trends.22 6.Colors of LNG“Gray/Blue/Green”.23 6.1.Definition.23 6.2.Incentives.24 7.Envi

3、ronmental Aspect.26 7.1.Regulatory Framework.26 7.2.Methane Slip.28 8.Market Realities.29 8.1.Global Energy Demand.29 8.2.LNGC Fleet&Orderbook.30 8.3.Contracts&Pricing.32 9.Societal Perspective.36 9.1.Livelihood.36 3 1.Introduction Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG)has emerged as a transformative force in t

4、he global energy landscape,offering a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuels.This comprehensive paper delves into the intricate LNG value chain and explores the upstream processes of exploration,production and processing.Furthermore,it addresses the new trends and inno

5、vations that have revolutionized the industry.The midstream sector encompassing liquefaction,transportation via pipelines,specialized LNG carriers and small-scale LNG distribution plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and reliable movement of LNG from production centers to end-users across

6、the globe.Downstream operations,including storage,regasification and distribution,facilitate the utilization of LNG in various sectors such as power generation,heating,chemical plants and gas-to-liquid(GTL)conversion.Moreover,this report delves into environmental aspects,regulatory frameworks and ef