ECONNECT Energy Blog

The Benefits of Gas-to-Power

Nov 3, 2021

Natural gas will continue to play a central role in the energy mix, but how is it used to produce power, and what are the benefits?

Case Study: Gasum

Sep 29, 2021

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In May of 2021 we conducted a commercial IQuay transfer operation with Gasum and other partners, while also using the opportunity to collect exclusive measurements of the flow rate and pressure of fluid in the floating, flexible hoses.

The Environmental and Social Benefits of "Jettyless" Infrastructure

Sep 21, 2021

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Here we explore the several environmental and social benefits of replacing conventional marine loading and offloading jetties with "jettyless" infrastructure.

How do IMO 2020 regulations impact the LNG market?

Aug 20, 2021

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Due to IMO 2020 regulations, shipping actors are looking into methods of reducing sulfur emissions, which will increase demand for lower carbon fuel sources, such as LNG. Here we investigate the impact of the IMO policy on the global LNG market.

Ammonia – what is it, and how can it be applied to the energy and shipping sectors?

Aug 3, 2021

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To decarbonise the shipping sector, ammonia (NH3) is seen as a promising alternative to current marine fuels. Ammonia has many applications; apart from agricultural, industrial and marine fuel use, ammonia can also be used for the energy storage of electricity produced by renewables.

A Greener Future: Major Differences Between Gas and Oil

Feb 17, 2021

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A shift from oil to gas is necessary for a greener future. Gas is increasingly attractive for its low carbon emissions, low sulfur content, high energy density and availability. While many carbon-based fuels have faced declining demands in recent years, liquified natural gas (LNG) is globally one of the fastest growing fuels today.

Case Study: Equinor

Feb 8, 2021

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ECONNECT Energy in partnership with Equinor conducted a physical wave operation to demonstrate the safe connection in waves, between the IQuay jettyless transfer system, La Santa Maria, to an Equinor-chartered gas carrier. The operation demonstrated the ability of the IQuay to withstand challenging weather without compromising safe and effective operations. The full-scale operation measured both the performance of the vacuum attachment system and the IQuay motion in waves, as well as a towing operation in significant swell.

Sustainable Development Goals and ECONNECT Energy

Feb 2, 2021

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The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Paris Agreement on climate change provide a pathway for a more prosperous, equitable and sustainable future for people and the planet. Answering the call of the SDGs has never been more urgent. Luckily, recent trends have de-mystified both understanding and achieving the SDGs for the private sector.

How Does Regasification of LNG Work?

Jan 26, 2021

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Liquefied natural gas must be regasified to be used as fuel, power generation, for heating, cooking etc.. This process can be done in different ways, which is explained in the article.

What will the future LNG infrastructure and technology look like?

Jan 1, 2021

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Innovation keeps the LNG world in constant motion. This article discusses how and why we can expect LNG infrastructure and technology to change in the future.

Economics of the LNG Value Chain

Nov 24, 2020

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Knowledge of the economics of the LNG value chain is key to effectively manage financial risk in LNG projects. LNG is now so cheap that incentives for fuel-switching are no longer on the critical line to secure future adoption of natural gas from coal and oil. Nevertheless, adequate allocation of volumes and the establishment of associated agreements between suppliers, buyers and other relevant stakeholders needs to be configured in a manner favoring natural gas in the long run.

Floating Jettyless vs Fixed Infrastructure

Nov 12, 2020

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Here we will discuss the most traditional methods of transferring LNG and other fluids from ship to shore, comparing it to floating jettyless transfer systems.

How do LNG Ships Work?

Oct 30, 2020

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This article explains some of the key aspects of transporting LNG by ship.

How Does an LNG Plant Work?

Oct 20, 2020

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Natural gas needs to be liquefied at an LNG plant in order to be shipped. This article explains how this key link in the LNG value chain works.

Construction of an LNG jetty

Oct 13, 2020

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A jetty often serves as the marine infrastructure of an LNG terminal. Below, follows a breakdown of the different components and aspects of constructing an LNG jetty.

Case study: Saldanha Bay

Sep 23, 2020

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The LNG industry needs to keep evolving to keep up with competing energy sources. Floating LNG transfer systems can enable new energy markets. We explore the import infrastructure available along South Africa’s coastline and how improvements can be made to strengthen the country’s energy industry.

Case Study: Naturgy

Jul 3, 2020

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In 2017 ECONNECT Energy (then Connect LNG) and Naturgy Energy Group S.A. (then Gas Natural Fenosa) made history with the world's first transfer of LNG with the IQuay jettyless transfer system.

Opportunities within an over-supplied LNG market

Jun 17, 2020

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In recent years the excess supply of LNG, deregulation of markets, new hub-based pricing structures and technological developments have resulted in the emergence of new and complex trading patterns being driven by a dynamically changing global market that is also opening emerging new opportunities.

Instant LNG to Indonesia

May 25, 2020

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Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world, with a population of over 250 million, where the majority is located on five major islands and about 30 smaller groups. The nation is the largest energy consumer in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), accounting for more than 36% of the region's energy demand.

Jettyless Opportunities in a Global LNG Market

Feb 9, 2020

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Traditionally, economies of scale led natural gas to predominantly be distributed through pipelines or shipped as LNG by massive carriers moored to expensive jetties, restricting the supply of LNG to locations of large demand.

Carbon Capture and Storage: decarbonising systems during the energy transition

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Carbon capture is an important measure to reduce carbon emissions to the atmosphere by capturing CO₂, and either utilizing it or storing it several kilometres underground. Carbon capture has existed for many years already, but at a relatively small scale. Our current global systems will continue to produce too much CO₂, and solutions to handle it elsewise must be considered.

A selection of our customers and industry partners

With proprietary technology suitable for ammonia, CO₂, hydrogen, LNG, and more, ECONNECT Energy is engaged in international projects:

Serving the upstream, midstream, downstream and bunkering sectors;
Decarbonising shipping, power generation and mobility;
Where affordable and agile solutions are required;
In environmentally and socially fragile areas with low-footprint technology.

We are dedicated to fulfilling your project goals and de-risking your marine infrastructure

ECONNECT Energy was founded to address the challenges and inefficiencies of traditional LNG offloading methods from ship to shore. Our core offerings remove the need for fixed and permanent infrastructure, such as quays, jetties, trestle structures and loading platforms, and our technology also transfers ammonia and liquid CO₂.
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Dredging and marine construction, which are both expensive and damaging to coastal areas, can be eliminated with ECONNECT Energy’s floating jettyless transfer solution.

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