Innovation and Advancements in LNG Production and Transportation: A Review

The global consumption of natural gas is increasing rapidly due to the increasing demand for clean and environmentally friendly energy. Therefore, LNG trade is increasingly developing due to the need for clean and cheap fuel in the las t three decades. Currently, natural gas is used as the third energy source in the world. The reference of mos t of the forecas ts of reliable centers shows that natural gas will have the highes t demand growth among other primary energy sources until 2040, after renewable energies, as a clean and cheap fuel. This paper, Provides a review of the advances, innovation and new ideas in the LNG production and transportation and reduce operating cos ts.