Understanding LNG Terminals and Terminal Operations Overview
Course Overview:
Understanding LNG Terminals and Terminal Operations provides a comprehensive introduction to the systems, equipment, processes, and operational considerations involved in LNG terminals. Designed for both technical and non-technical professionals, this course helps participants understand how LNG terminals function as a critical link within the overall LNG value chain—from liquefaction and transportation through receiving, storage, vaporization, and delivery to downstream markets.
Led by instructors with extensive LNG industry experience, the course combines LNG fundamentals with practical discussions of terminal design and operations. Participants explore how LNG properties and thermodynamic behavior influence facility design, equipment selection, storage, transfer, boil-off gas management, vaporization, instrumentation, utilities, safety, reliability, and day-to-day terminal operations.
The course also examines the important interface between LNG ships and terminal operations, providing participants with a broader understanding of how marine transportation, receiving terminals, and facility operations must work together to safely and reliably move LNG through the supply chain.
Upon completion, participants will have a stronger end-to-end understanding of how an LNG terminal is designed, operated, and integrated into the broader LNG supply chain.
Participants will be better equipped to recognize major terminal systems and equipment, understand their functions and operational relationships, participate effectively in LNG-related discussions, and appreciate the safety, reliability, and operational considerations necessary for successful terminal operations.
Target Audience:
- LNG plant and terminal operators, supervisors, and managers
- Engineers and technical professionals supporting LNG facilities
- Operations, maintenance, reliability, and project personnel
- Professionals involved in planning, designing, constructing, or operating LNG terminals
- Government and regulatory personnel responsible for LNG facility siting or operations
- Project managers and business professionals who need a working knowledge of LNG terminal operations
- Technical and non-technical personnel seeking a broader understanding of LNG terminals and their role within the LNG value chain
Course Formats
In-person | vILT
CEU 2.1 | PDH 21
Objectives:
- Describe how an LNG terminal is designed, operated, and integrated into the broader LNG supply chain.
- Recognize major terminal systems and equipment.
- Describe the functions and operational relationships between terminal systems.
- Participate effectively in LNG-related discussions.
- Explain the safety, reliability, and operational considerations necessary for successful terminal operations.
Topics Covered:
- LNG Fundamentals & Liquefaction — Understand LNG properties and basic thermodynamics, including flashing and boil-off gas, along with gas processing and liquefaction processes used to
produce LNG. - Terminal Design & Major Systems — Explore the major components of LNG terminals and the considerations involved in transforming a terminal concept into an operating facility, including design parameters, materials, pumps, compressors, vaporization systems, instrumentation, controls, and supporting utility systems.
- LNG Receiving & Storage Operations — Understand the functions and operating considerations associated with receiving LNG, transferring product, LNG storage systems, inventory management, and preparing LNG for delivery into downstream systems.
- Safety, Reliability & Operational Integrity — Examine LNG-specific safety considerations, terminal operating practices, security, quality assurance, inspection, and approaches for maintaining reliable facility operations.
- LNG Transportation & Terminal Interfaces — Explore LNG shipping, trucking, offshore LNG applications, and the critical ship-to-terminal interface involved in transferring LNG safely and efficiently.
Upcoming Sessions
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- All
- In-person
- vILT
March 2-4, 2027 | McNeese State University | $1,785
Course Overview: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the systems, equipment, processes, and operational considerations involved in LNG terminals. Designed for both technical and non-technical professionals…
If you're registering with a company colleague (or two or more) at the same time, you can save an additional 10%. (The 10% discount applies only to two or more students taking the same class and does not apply to two students taking separate courses.) Contact us if you plan to use the team discount.
Meet Your Instructor Scott J. Walden, Sr.
Scott J. Walden, Sr. has over 25 years of experience within the Natural Gas & LNG industry. His professional responsibilities have included LNG consulting & training, LNG terminal manager level leadership, Terminal Operations & Maintenance supervision, Facility Security Officer, and Compliance & Regulatory Affairs.
Scott’s career began while serving his country. As a reactor training specialist, in the United States Naval Nuclear Power Program, he is skilled at sharing information in a manner proven to expedite the acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities required for safe and effective job performance.
From Naval Reactor operations & training to Reliability Engineering, Terminal Reactivation, and multiple LNG expansion projects at the Elba Island LNG facility, Scott is a proven leader with expertise in various technical and training disciplines. He is a past member of the NFPA 59A Technical Committee, AGA Supplemental Gas Committee, API/INGAA LNG Working Group and is a Subject Matter Expert concerning LNG Codes & Standards, functioning as liaison with multiple regulatory agencies at the Federal, State, and local level.
Scott is an accomplished communicator with a passion for safe, reliable, and compliant operations within the LNG industry.
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