PROCESS FOR TREATING A NATURAL GAS STREAM

摘要

The present invention relates to a process for treating a natural gas stream to remove impurities such as carbon dioxide and water. The process may be carried out onshore or, alternatively, offshore in a floating environment, such as on a floating platform or ship which carries natural gas purification equipment. The invention further relates to an apparatus for performing such a process. In another aspect the invention relates to the use as a hydrate inhibitor of acid gas absorption compounds, such as methyl ethanol amine (MEA). In a further aspect the present invention provides a purified natural gas or liquefied natural gas obtained or obtainable by any of the processes herein described.