阿拉斯加LNG项目成本降低12.4%

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原标题：阿拉斯加LNG项目成本降低12.4%

    中国石化新闻网讯 据全球能源新闻网6月29日报道，阿拉斯加天然气管道开发公司(AGDC)公布了阿拉斯加液化天然气项目最新的387亿美元预算，这将提高该项目向阿拉斯加输送天然气的能力，并以具有竞争力的价格将液化天然气输送到出口市场。

    最新的估算比之前的442亿美元成本估算减少了55亿美元(即降幅12.4%)，之前的估计是由该项目的前几位合资公司领导人在2015年编制的，这些合资公司包括BP阿拉斯加公司、埃克森美孚阿拉斯加公司、康菲石油公司和AGDC。与竞争亚洲主要市场的类似项目相比，新的估算将提高阿拉斯加液化天然气项目的价格竞争。预计长期液化天然气需求将超过现有供应，因为消费者希望液化天然气在环境方面优于其他能源。

    除了AGDC的工作人员，与会者还包括来自英国石油公司、埃克森美孚公司和Fluor公司（国际工程、采购、建筑和维修公司）的代表。

    阿拉斯加液化天然气项目成本的降低利用了液化天然气行业在过去几年发展起来的技术和工艺改进，反映了液化天然气行业的成熟。这些改进包括天然气液化技术和模块化施工技术的进步，降低工程成本和精简的项目管理团队。这一成本估算验证了阿拉斯加液化天然气项目的设计和主要组成部分的效率，包括一个北坡天然气处理厂，一条800英里长的管道，以及一个液化天然气厂。

    AGDC总裁弗兰克·理查兹表示，这些更新改善了阿拉斯加液化天然气项目的竞争地位，并提高了以优惠价格提供液化天然气和天然气的能力。

    AGDC于2020年5月21日获得了美国政府的授权，开始建设和运营阿拉斯加液化天然气项目。

    郝芬 译自 全球能源网

    原文如下：

    12.4% COST REDUCTION FOR ALASKA LNG PROJECT

    The Alaska Gasline Development Corp. (AGDC) released an updated $38.7 billion cost estimate for the Alaska LNG Project, which will increase the project’s ability to deliver natural gas to Alaskans and LNG to export markets at competitive prices. The updated cost estimate was presented during today’s AGDC board meeting.

    The updated estimate reflects a $5.5 billion (12.4%) cost reduction off the previous $44.2 billion cost estimate, which was compiled in 2015 by the project’s previous joint venture leaders, which included BP Alaska, ExxonMobil Alaska, ConocoPhillips and AGDC. The new estimate will enhance the competitive price of LNG from the Alaska LNG Project versus similar projects vying to serve major Asian markets. Long-term LNG demand is forecast to exceed available supply as consumers seek the environmental benefits of LNG over other energy sources.

    The $38.7 billion estimate announced today was established during a rigorous, fourteen-month process incorporating significant third-party natural gas and LNG industry expertise. Along with AGDC staff, participants included representatives from BP, ExxonMobil, and Fluor Corporation, an international engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance company.

    Alaska LNG Project cost reductions capitalize on technology and process improvements developed in the LNG industry over the past several years, reflecting maturation of the LNG industry. These improvements include advancements in gas liquefaction technology and modular construction techniques, lower engineering costs, and a streamlined project management team. The cost estimate validates the efficiency of the Alaska LNG project’s design and major components, including a North Slope gas treatment plant, an 800-mile pipeline, and a Nikiski, AK- based LNG plant.

    AGDC President Frank Richards said, “These updates improve the competitive position of the Alaska LNG Project and its ability to deliver LNG and natural gas at favorable prices. We are incorporating these results into our discussions with potential partners as we work to transition to a new market-led project team and maximize project benefits for the State of Alaska. While today’s results strengthen the case for developing this project, it will ultimately be the market that determines the best path forward.”

    AGDC obtained federal authorization to construct and operate the Alaska LNG project on May 21, 2020.