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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM GPAE

Welcome to 2026!

As we begin the new year, the GPAE team would like to wish all our Members, Sponsors, Speakers, and Subscribers a very happy, healthy, and successful year ahead.

Thank you for being part of the GPAE community. Your continued involvement — through attending events, presenting papers, sponsoring, and staying engaged — plays a vital role in supporting technical excellence and collaboration across our industry.

2026 promises to be an exciting year, with a full programme of technical webinars, conferences, and networking opportunities focused on innovation, best practice, and the evolving energy landscape. We look forward to connecting with you throughout the year and welcoming you to our events.

 

Get Involved in 2026

Membership renewals for 2026 have been issued, and we look forward to another year of collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the GPAE community.

Looking Ahead: GPAE Events in 2026

Full details and registration information can be found here: gpaeurope.com/events/

 

GPAE Webinar
23 April 2026 | Our free Technical Webinar Series will continue
Details coming soon...

GPAE Annual Conference 2026
3-5 June 2026 | Bergen, Norway

Our flagship event of the year brings together industry experts, operators, technology providers, and young professionals for three days of high-quality technical papers, discussion, and networking.

Includes a visit to the Northern Lights CO2 Transport & Storage facility in Øygarden.

Conference details: gpaeurope.com/event/gpae-annual-conference-2026

Sponsor the GPAE Annual Conference 2026

Sponsoring the GPAE Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to raise your profile, connect with decision-makers, and demonstrate your commitment to technical excellence and the energy transition.

We offer a range of flexible sponsorship packages, including:

• Principal & event sponsorship
• Networking receptions & social events
• Technical sessions & delegate materials
• Exhibition and branding opportunities

Whether you are looking to increase brand visibility, generate leads, or strengthen relationships with industry peers, our sponsorship options can be tailored to meet your objectives. Click here to view our Sponsorship & Exhibition Packages or contact [email protected] to discuss opportunities.

GPAE Webinar
24 September 2026 | Our free Technical Webinar Series will continue
Details coming soon...

GPAE Technical Meeting & AGM
19 November 2026 | London, UK
Details coming soon...

Call for Papers – Share Your Knowledge

Be part of our conferences promoting a new energy future and the transition of our industry towards that future. 

We are looking for stories about the development of technology and best practices affecting Natural Gas processing. As well as a look at Hydrogen, Biogas, Ammonia, Carbon Capture and Storage, and LNG amongst others, to inspire the gas processing community.

Please submit your abstract title, author, and 100-200 words to [email protected]

We would love to hear from you… come and share your story with us!

Be an Award Winner:  each year we present an award at our AGM for the best paper. The Best Paper Award is selected by our conference attendees and is based on the feedback scores received.

The Aungier Award is also granted for the best paper presented by one of our Young Professionals at our conferences. The winner is decided by our Technical Committee. Alongside the award, the winner will also receive £1,500.

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In Brief – GPAE Magazine

If you have an article, technical insight, or news to share — or would like to sponsor an In Brief publication — please contact [email protected]

Our Autumn/Winter 2025 issue of In Brief is available - click here to check it out! In this issue of  In Brief, we explore how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the future of energy.  Siemens’ process digital twin is driving real-world decarbonisation, while new advances in CCUS, hydrogen systems, and gas treatment highlight innovation across the sector. GPAE Chairperson Samantha Nicholson reflects on the global energy trilemma — balancing security, cost, and sustainability amid political and economic uncertainty — calling for greater collaboration and resilience across Europe. Plus, hear insights from GPAE leaders and Young Professionals as they champion sustainability and the next generation of engineering excellence.

 

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Paper of the Month

This month we are looking back to a paper from Sebastien Duval, Aramco. The second of our Best Paper Award Winners, presented during our Annual Conference 2025.

"Innovative CO₂ Capture Technique for Natural Gas Operations"

"Introduction: A breakthrough process that combines a new category of membranes with amine solvent technologies offers an energy-efficient and economical alternative for CO₂ capture at gas plants. This hybrid approach presents a cost-effective and energy-saving solution compared to traditional absorption-based CO₂ capture methods, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing CO₂ capture capabilities.

Body: During the acid gas removal stage, CO₂ is removed along with H₂S and sent to the Claus unit, where H₂S is converted into elemental sulfur. High CO₂ content in the acid gas feed to Claus unit leads to operational challenges in the Claus Unit. It may also cause a significant drop in the reaction furnace temperature, reducing the Claus unit’s effectiveness in processing harmful compounds such as ammonia, BTX, and heavy hydrocarbons.

Currently, some gas plants already implement a method that partially removes CO₂ from the Claus unit's acid gas feed using H₂S-selective amines. This process produces two streams: a stream enriched with H₂S for the Claus unit and another stream high purity CO₂ stream suitable for compression and sequestration. However, this absorption process is typically limited to a CO₂ capture to around 70%.

A new type of membrane, which preferentially permeates CO₂ over other gases including H₂S, presents a promising opportunity for use in acid gas streams to enrich the H₂S in the acid gas stream, while simultaneously capturing CO₂. By integrating this membrane with the H₂S-selective amine, the CO₂ capture rate of can be increased to over 90%. Since the membrane is not constrained by equilibrium limitations, it can generate a residue stream with more than 90% H₂S, which can be directed to the Claus unit. The CO₂-rich permeate is subsequently treated in an H₂S-selective amine unit to capture CO₂. Hence, this process is referred to as Membrane-Acid Gas Enrichment (MAGE).

This membrane technology was successfully piloted and demonstrated stable performance throughout a field test lasting over 4,500 hours of operation. It is now set to be demonstrated in an oil refinery to further validate its potential.

Conclusion: This innovation has the potential to significantly improve CO₂ capture and H₂S enrichment, leading to more sustainable gas treatment operations. By integrating this specialized membrane with H₂S-selective amines offers a unique solution for enhancing CO₂ capture and increasing the H₂S content in acid gas streams, paving the way for more efficient industrial practices."

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