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Expanding Canadian natural gas production will strengthen growth of LP-gas industry

Journal Article · · Butane-Propane News; (United States)
OSTI ID:5401801
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  1. Purvin and Gertz, Inc., Calgary, Alberta (Canada)
In 1992, over 86% of Canadian propane and 70% of Canadian butane production originated in gas plants. Propane and butane production not recovered at gas plants is recovered in other processing facilities, primarily refineries and heavy oil upgraders. As a result, supplies of both products are largely tied to natural gas production, and the outlook for natural gas therefore provides the basis for any discussion on the outlook for gas processing and NGL industry infrastructure. The paper discusses gas processing, economies of scale, NGL supply, expected declines, industry structure and infrastructure, the two major centers of the Canadian NGL industry, new shippers, and required pipeline expansion.
OSTI ID:
5401801
Journal Information:
Butane-Propane News; (United States), Journal Name: Butane-Propane News; (United States) Vol. 26:1; ISSN 0521-9140; ISSN BUPNAT
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English