Report Summary

Small Scale LNG is an effective solution to provide natural gas access to users not connected with pipelines. These terminals enable distribution of LNG from either a liquefaction or LNG import terminal or directly from a LNG carrier using a combination of both sea and land based transport directly to the end-user. Through various modes of transport ranging from ships to semi-trailers and Road containers, LNG is distributed directly to end users.

The report- “Global Small and Medium Scale LNG Industry Outlook to 2015” from LNGReports provides detailed analysis of global small scale and medium scale LNG projects. It provides information on industry trends and drivers to 2015. The research work also identifies prospects of investment in the industry. It also details existing and planned small and medium LNG projects globally. It also analyzes different technologies and compares different technological providers along with their projects and expertize in the industry.

1.1 List of Tables 4
1.2 List of Figures 5
2 Introduction to Small Scale LNG Industry 6
2.1 Rising gas demand Encouraging Investments in Small and Mid- Scale LNG Projects 6
2.2 Supply Chain of Mini Scale LNG Projects 8
2.3 Key Advantages of Mini LNG Terminals 10
2.4 Small Scale LNG vs. Large (Base Load) LNG 10
2.5 Small and Mid Scale LNG Industry Challenges 11
3 Outlook of Global Small and Medium Scale LNG Projects 12
3.1 Global Small and Medium Scale LNG Capacity forecast to 2015 12
3.2 Production Forecasts 13
4 Prospects for small and Mid Scale LNG terminals 14
4.1 Stranded Natural Gas Reserves 14
4.2 Potential Investment Areas in Global Small and Medium Scale LNG Industries 15
4.3 Prospects in China and Indonesia LNG Supply Markets 16
4.4 Future Developments in Philippines and Vietnam 17
4.5 Operational Strategies in Mature US Mini LNG Market 17
4.6 Upcoming Small and Medium LNG terminals 18
5 Small and Mid Scale Liquefaction and Regasification Technologies 20
5.1 Analysis of Available Technologies 20
5.2 Linde Engineering- Technologies and Processes 21
5.3 APCI LNG- Technologies and Processes 22
5.4 Black and Veatch- Technologies and Processes 23
5.5 Kryopak- Technologies and Processes 23
5.6 Hamworthy (Nitrogen Cycle)- Technologies and Processes 24
5.7 CH4 International- Technologies and Processes 25
5.8 Cryonorm- Technologies and Processes 25
5.9 Cryostar- Technologies and Processes 25
6 Global Operational and Planned Mini LNG Terminal Details 26
6.1 Asia Pacific- Small and Mid Scale LNG Plant Details 26
6.2 Europe- Small and Mid Scale LNG Plant Details 30
6.3 Middle East and Africa- Small and Mid Scale LNG Plant Details 33
6.4 Americas- Small and Mid Scale LNG Plant Details 33
7 Latest Developments in Global Small and Medium Scale Industry 45
7.1 Micro-LNG Plant Opens in Tasmania Further Boosting LNG as a Viable Alternative Fuel Source for Heavy Vehicle Transport (February 2011) 45
7.2 Indonesia's PGN considers building mini LNG terminals (April 2011) 47
7.3 Oil India Limited plans to set a mini LNG plant in Assam (September 2009) 47
7.4 Gazprom to Set Up Mini-LNG Plant (April 2011) 48
7.5 AGL Energy is planning A$300 million small LNG plant in Newcastle, Australia (December 2010) 48
7.6 Hitachi, Toyo Target Sale Of Small LNG Plants To Asia (July 2010) 49
8 Appendix 52
8.1 Abbreviations 52
8.2 LNG Conversions 52
8.3 LNG Pricing 53
8.4 Sources and Methodology 55
8.5 About LNGReports 56
8.6 Disclaimer 56

List of Tables

Table 1: World Natural Gas Demand Forecast, Bcm, 2000- 2020 7
Table 2: Small Scale LNG Vs. Base Load Regasification Terminals 11
Table 3: Estimated Small and Mid Scale LNG Capacity Forecast, Tonnes, 2000- 2015 12
Table 4: Estimated Small and Mid Scale LNG Production Forecast, Tonnes, 2000- 2015 13
Table 5: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Asia Pacific--I 26
Table 6: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Asia Pacific--II 27
Table 7: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Asia Pacific--III 28
Table 8: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Asia Pacific--IV 29
Table 9: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Europe -- I 30
Table 10: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Europe -- II 31
Table 11: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Europe -- III 32
Table 12: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Middle East and Africa 33
Table 13: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas -- I 34
Table 14: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas -- II 35
Table 15: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas -- III 36
Table 16: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas -- IV 37
Table 17: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas -- V 38
Table 18: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas --VI 39
Table 19: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas -- VII 40
Table 20: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas –VIII 41
Table 21: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas -- IX 42
Table 22: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas -- X 43
Table 23: Small and Mid Scale LNG Plants in Americas -- XI 44

List of Figures

Figure 1: World Natural Gas Demand Forecast, Bcm, 2000- 2020 8
Figure 2: Small Scale LNG- Typical Supply Chain 9
Figure 3: Global LNG Gas Reserves, Tcf, 2010 15