Gulf Coast LNG Exporters Say Nitrogen from Permian Feed Gas Challenges Industry

Major U.S. LNG exporters and project developers on the Gulf Coast are exploring how to tackle the costly problem of rising nitrogen and heavy hydrocarbon levels from Permian Basin feed gas.

During a panel discussion at the LNG Export Engineering and Construction Conference in Houston last week, management from Freeport LNG Development LP, Sempra Infrastructure, Commonwealth LNG LLC and Glenfarne Group LLC discussed common problems impacting Gulf Coast projects.

Whether a traditional stick build plant, modular, already operating or currently in development, the panelists agreed that the spectrum of Permian gas helping fuel U.S. exports has gradually been changing, presenting a costly problem for the industry.

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