UK Club: Beware and prepare for LNG heavies
In recent times, the UK Club has observed an uptick in cases where LNG ships have faced operational delays due to presence of LNG heavies.
As explained, “LNG heavies” are long chain hydrocarbons, which can create operational problems during shipping and handling. LNG is mostly made up of methane, but also includes small amounts of other hydrocarbons like ethane, propane, and butane, along with traces of nitrogen.
The problem arises when heavier hydrocarbons (called “C6+”) are present in higher amounts. Unlike methane, these compounds can solidify at the ultra-cold storage temperatures used for LNG (around -162°C), causing freezing and clogging
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