SOME ASPECTS REGARDING THE LNG OFFSHORE TERMINALS

The important role of natural gas as a primary fuel in the energy industry led to the increase of its transportation on board the ships. This kind of transportation is made under the form of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), on board of special vessels, called LNG carriers which are equipped with cryogenic tanks. LNG carriers deliver it to terminals for storage and re-gasification, after which LNG is supplied to consumers from the LNG production plant, situated offshore. This paper presents the vaporization technology based on open-rack vaporizers (ORV), a modern technology for LNG terminals. Also, is discussed the environmental aspect connected with the construction of the terminal.