Definition:
The process of converting liquefied natural gas (LNG) back into a gaseous state for distribution through pipelines and end-user consumption.
Key Components:
- Seawater or Ambient Air Vaporizers: Use external heat sources to re-gasify LNG.
- Pipeline Injection Systems: Transports re-gasified natural gas to distribution networks.
- Floating Storage & Regasification Units (FSRUs): Offshore facilities for rapid LNG deployment.
Use Cases/Industries:
- Natural Gas Utilities: Supplies gas to power plants and residential customers.
- Industrial Fuel Supply: Provides a flexible, transportable natural gas source.
- Global Energy Markets: Enables countries without domestic gas production to import LNG.
Advantages:
- Scalability: Can be implemented in both onshore and offshore environments.
- Rapid Deployment: FSRUs provide quick access to LNG without building new infrastructure.
- Flexible Fuel Source: Allows gas supply diversification.
Challenges:
- Energy Intensive: Requires significant heat input for vaporization.
- Infrastructure Costs: Requires cryogenic storage and specialized regasification systems.
- Safety Considerations: LNG is highly volatile and must be handled carefully.
Related Terms:
LNG Import Terminals, Gasification, Floating LNG Processing
Example:
A floating LNG terminal near a coastal city re-gasifies imported LNG to supply power plants during peak demand seasons.
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Synonyms:
LNG Vaporization, LNG Re-Gas, Liquefied Gas Expansion
