Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing, Third Edition offers indispensable insights from experts in the field. This comprehensive text introduces readers to the intricacies of the natural gas industry, detailing the processes necessary for converting wellhead gas into valuable natural gas and hydrocarbon liquids products, including LNG. The authors, drawing on information from literature, meeting proceedings, short courses, and their extensive work experiences, provide a current overview of gas processing technology and highlight emerging technologies that could shape the future.

The third edition features updates on North American gas processing and evolving gas treating requirements due to shale gas production. It delves into international natural gas trade, LNG, and economics, ensuring relevance in today’s dynamic market. The first five chapters offer an accessible introduction to basic engineering concepts applicable across the gas, oil, and chemical industries, followed by 15 detailed chapters focusing on natural gas processing technologies and plant processes.

The book includes two appendices: the first is a revised glossary of gas processing terminology, while the second, available online, provides essential conversion factors and physical properties data. This edition serves as an invaluable resource for both engineers and non-engineers alike, bridging technical knowledge with practical understanding.