A New Reason for Boiler Modification The Virtual Pipeline David Lavoie Vice President Business Development NG Advantage LLC May 25 2016 Hershey Pennsylvania Boiler Operations Maintenance and Performance Conference ID: 773746
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A New Reason for Boiler Modification The Virtual PipelineDavid LavoieVice President, Business DevelopmentNG Advantage LLCMay 25, 2016Hershey, Pennsylvania Boiler Operations, Maintenance and Performance Conference
Virtual Pipeline Access to natural gas where no pipeline network available System is based on compression/liquefaction, transportation, and decompression/regasification of natural gasCompressed/liquefied natural gas moved by various modes of transportationIndustrial, commercial, and residential applications2
CNG Versus LNG CNGCNG operations are less capital intensive than LNGCNG taken directly out of transmission lines; LNG requires cryogenic liquefactionVariable operating costs are lower than LNGCompressor Stations are built closer to customer’s site, reducing the transport distance Delivered cost of CNG is frequently less expensive than LNGHybrid CNG and LNG solution Eliminate need for backup fuel3
CNG Versus LNG LNGEnergy dense – 2 to 3 times more dense than CNGLNG operations are capital intensive More economical to transport long distances More handling requirements for LNG – drivers must wear protective gearLNG must be vented when not usedLNG may be better solution than CNG for peaking requirements4
CNG Virtual Pipeline 5Compressor Site takes natural gas from transmission pipeline loads it into tube trailersTrailer hauls CNG housed in carbon fiber cylinders to Offloading StationOffloading Station installed at customer site
Virtual Pipeline Advantages Greatly reduced CAPEX and investment riskDecreased maintenance costs over coal and heavy fuel oilsQuicker implementation versus pipeline extensionReadily scalable6
Virtual Pipeline Advantages Increased flexibilityEnhanced control of supply chainVirtual pipeline services identical to those of physical pipelineSame flow to burner tipMetering and billing (e.g., pay only when gas is used)Ability to purchase commodity directly from a gas marketerSame nomination process7
Potential Virtual Pipeline Customers Pulp and Paper MillsFood ProcessorsAsphalt PlantsMining Operations (e.g., lime)Chemical, Glass, Textile and Apparel ManufacturersRegional HospitalsLarge Colleges or Universities with Centralized PlantSmall and Medium Sized Power Plants8
Conversion Considerations Ability of boiler to fire natural gasStack designChimney compliance with local and state codesPlant upgrade considerations (e.g., combustion air, electrical, and safety systems)Backup fuelBurner firing rate and efficiencyEngineeringCommunication9
Responsibilities Customer Convert burner, boiler, kiln system to natural gasObtain permittingProvide space in yard to accommodate Offloading Station, turning and parking of CNG trailersBring electricity, Internet, and low pressure gas piping to Offloading Station 10
Responsibilities Virtual Pipeline Service ProviderBuild Compressor and Offloading StationsManage trailers and hauling from Compressor Station to customer siteTrain staff and first responders (e.g., properties of natural gas and equipment)Deliver CNG 24/7 in timely and safe mannerAssist with engineering and permitting11
Thank You 122/29/2016 Council of Industrial Boiler Owners Boiler Operations, Maintenance and Performance Conference Presenter David Lavoie Vice President, Business Development dlavoie@ngadvantage.com 617-848-9050