An Efficient And Reliable Route For The Transportation OfQatari Natural Gas To Europe

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Main Author:	Althaaly, Muneer Fawaz
Language:	English
Published:	University of Akron / OhioLINK 2016
Subjects:	Civil Engineering
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1479408728901112

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-akron14794087289011122021-08-03T06:38:56Z An Efficient And Reliable Route For The Transportation OfQatari Natural Gas To Europe Althaaly, Muneer Fawaz Civil Engineering Qatar is the world’s largest producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Europe is dependent on natural gas as a main source its energy needs. This dissertation addresses the problem of the transportation of natural gas from Qatar to European markets. Currently, LNG is transported from Qatar to Europe via LNG oceangoing vessels; the route used by these tankers passes through some of the world’s most dangerous and treacherous maritime areas. This dissertation proposes a new route, one which avoids these areas and which significantly reduces the transport time. A dual natural gas pipeline – originating in Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar and terminating in Yanbu Industrial City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – will avoid the straits of Hormuz(entrance to the Arabian Gulf) and Bab-el-Mandeb (entrance to the Red Sea), areas known for geopolitical and piracy threats. An analysis of the costs involved in the construction of this dual pipeline, along with the requisite compressor stations and natural gas liquefaction plant in Yanbu, is presented. In addition, this dissertation discusses the potential geopolitical and environmental impacts that may result from the proposed project. The economic benefits to Qatar and to Saudi Arabia are discussed: new job creation, transit fees, efficient access to European markets, Saudi re-export of LNG. The geopolitical benefits of the proposed new route are the enhancement of relations between GCC member states and enhancement of relations between GCC and Europe. 2016 English text University of Akron / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1479408728901112 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1479408728901112 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: some rights reserved. It is licensed for use under a Creative Commons license. Specific terms and permissions are available from this document's record in the OhioLINK ETD Center.
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An Efficient And Reliable Route For The Transportation OfQatari Natural Gas To Europe

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