Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) via Long-Distance Low-Temperature Pipeline and Cascade Utilization of Cold Energy

Yuxin Zhang; Yuanjie Liu; Tong Li; Xinhai Zhang

doi:10.62051/ijnres.v3n3.04

Authors

Yuxin Zhang
Yuanjie Liu
Tong Li
Xinhai Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijnres.v3n3.04

Keywords:

LNG; Cold Energy Utilization; Pipeline Transportation and Regulation; Multi-Network Integration.

Abstract

In addition to methane, liquefied natural gas (LNG) typically contains valuable light hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, and butane. Establishing LNG receiving stations for imported LNG can effectively alleviate regional energy supply-demand conflicts, optimize energy consumption structures, promote sustainable regional economic development, and improve ecological environments. The technology for long-distance low-temperature pipeline transportation of LNG facilitates the efficient transfer and cascading utilization of the cold energy contained in LNG, allowing for deep coupling with cold networks and natural gas pipelines, thereby promoting the integrated development of LNG, cold energy, and natural gas transportation. This paper systematically summarizes the current status of LNG long-distance low-temperature pipeline transportation technology, cold energy cascading utilization technology, pipeline regulation technology, and multi-network integration technology. It analyzes the key challenges these technologies face under new strategies and looks ahead to future development trends, aiming to provide scientific insights and directions for the application of LNG long-distance low-temperature transportation and multi-network integration in China.

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