Session 11. Oral Presentation for: Solid natural gas technology: natural gas production and storage innovation

Presented on 28 May 2025: Session 11 Originally intended for strategic, zero-emissions natural gas storage to complement liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facilities, solid natural gas (SNG) technology is being developed at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and has the potential to dramatically reduce emissions from LNG supply chains, as well as unlock stranded reserves of contaminated natural gas. SNG is a ‘super-charged’ gas hydrate that can be produced from either pure natural gas or contaminated gas wellstream fluids and seawater. While SNG has an energy density part way between compressed natural gas and LNG it can be produced and stored for a fraction of the energy. NUS has achieved several significant milestones since the research project started in 2016 including the proof of concept, patents in place, development of a rapid production process at moderate pressure and temperature conditions, and demonstration of safe and long term, zero emissions storage. The next stage of technology development targets design and construction of a continuous production and storage process pilot plant. In parallel, the DORIS Group will be undertaking commercial feasibility studies for industrial application of SNG technology quantifying the emissions reduction benefits for gas storage projects, and improved project economics for stranded gas development. To access the Oral Presentation click the link below. To read the full paper click here