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Last month, the GPAE community came together in Bergen, Norway, for another successful GPAE Annual Conference. Over three days, delegates enjoyed an outstanding technical programme, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.

A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, delegates, and volunteers whose support and enthusiasm made the event such a success. We are already looking forward to building on this momentum as we prepare for the remainder of 2026.

This month also sees the publication of the latest edition of In Brief, and we are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers is now open for the GPAE Technical Meeting & AGM 2026. If you have an innovative project, case study, or technical insight to share, we would love to hear from you.

Looking Ahead: GPAE Events in 2026

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

Thank You for Making the GPAE Annual Conference 2026 a Success

The GPAE Annual Conference 2026 brought together professionals from across the gas processing industry for three days of technical excellence, collaboration, and networking in Bergen.

The conference featured:

• A high-quality technical programme covering key industry challenges and innovations
• A dedicated Young Professional Training Day
• An engaging technical workshop
• A panel discussion exploring the risks and rewards of CCUS

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our:

• Technical speakers and session chairs
• Sponsors and exhibitors
• Delegates
• Volunteers and organising committee
• Host organisations and partners

Your support and participation continue to make GPAE a thriving technical community.

Sponsorship & Industry Support

We would like to thank all sponsors and exhibitors supporting the GPAE Annual Conference 2026.

Industry support plays a vital role in enabling GPA Europe to continue promoting technical excellence, collaboration, and Young Professional development across the European gas industry.

If your organisation would like to support future GPAE events and initiatives, please contact:

[email protected]
 

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Call for Papers Now Open

GPAE Technical Meeting & AGM 2026

19 November 2026 | London, UK

Theme: Unconventional Processes

Do you have a project, innovation, operational challenge, or technical development that could benefit the wider industry?

We are now inviting abstracts for presentation at the GPAE Technical Meeting & AGM 2026.

We welcome submissions covering all aspects of Unconventional Processes, including innovative technologies, novel applications, lessons learned, operational experience, and emerging developments across the gas processing industry.

Abstract submissions should be approximately 100–200 words and include:

• Presentation title
• Author(s)
• Company
• Abstract

All submissions will be reviewed by the GPAE Technical Committee.

Submit your abstract to: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from both returning presenters and first-time contributors.

GPAE Webinar Series

Fundamentals of Gas Processing

Our new Fundamentals of Gas Processing webinar series continues in September with the next session focusing on Flow Assurance.

This series is designed primarily for Young Professionals and engineers looking to strengthen their understanding of key gas processing principles through accessible, practical technical presentations.

Next Webinar

24 September 2026

Flow Assurance

The session will explore the operational challenges and technologies involved in maintaining safe and efficient hydrocarbon transport systems, including:

• Fluid behaviour
• Hydrate management
• Pipeline integrity
• Operational flow assurance strategies

Registration will open next month.

More information is available here:

https://gpaeurope.com/event/gpae-september-webinar-2026

Get Involved

If you would like to:

• Present at a GPAE event
• Submit a paper
• Sponsor or exhibit an event
• Contribute to In Brief
• Support our Young Professional initiatives

 

We would love to hear from you.

For all enquiries, please contact:
[email protected]

New Edition of In Brief Available

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 Spring/Summer 2026 issue of In Brief is available now - click here to explore.   In this issue of In Brief, we explore how high-integrity CO₂ measurement systems are helping unlock the full potential of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). Our cover story examines how Carbon Centric and Bohr Limited are enabling the “U” in CCUS through advanced CO₂ quality assurance, supporting the development of commercially viable circular carbon economies.   Elsewhere, GPA Europe reflects on the growing importance of attracting and developing the next generation of engineering talent, as Chairperson Samantha Nicholson highlights Europe’s widening STEM skills gap and the vital role young professionals will play in the future of gas processing. We also share highlights from the GPAE Technical Conference 2025, featuring presentations on carbon capture, hydrogen, LNG innovation, debottlenecking and net zero strategies, alongside coverage of our latest webinar series and Annual Conference award winners.   The lead article, titled “Enabling the ‘U’ in CCUS Through CO2mplete Measurement,” is authored by Andrew Alcock and Nishadi Perera of Bohr Limited, alongside Raymond Forbord of Carbon Centric.

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Paper of the Month

This month we are looking back to a paper from Rieks de Rink, Paqell. The most downloaded paper from last month, presented at the GPAE Annual Conference 2026.

“Start-Up and Operation of a New Thiopaq O&G Unit for Flare Gas Recovery in Oman”
 

"In 2025, a new gas sweeting unit for the recovery of sour flare gas from oil production has been put in operation at an existing production station of PDO in Oman. To remove H₂S, PDO selected the Thiopaq O&G (TOG) process, supplied and licensed by SLB and Paqell. This environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to conventional physico-chemical desulfurization processes utilizes naturally occurring bacteria to convert toxic H₂S to reusable elemental biosulfur.

The TOG unit in Oman is designed for a total gas flow rate of 365,000 Sm3/day, combining 3 sour flare gas streams. During start-up, it appeared that the CO₂ and mercaptan concentrations were significantly higher than anticipated at the design. Built-in process margins allowed for the successful treatment of the gas. Furthermore, by including several measures in the design, the solution temperature can be maintained successfully <40 °C despite Oman’s hot climate.

Four months after initial gas intake, the TOG unit achieved near-design gas flow rates, demonstrating very stable and robust operation without process upsets. Chemical consumptions are well within design parameters. The 72-hour Site Acceptance Test for the facility was successfully completed and gas is being exported to the South Oman Gas Line.”

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