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Synthetic natural gas (SNG), also known as substitute natural gas, is a manufactured fuel gas predominantly composed of methane (CH₄) designed to replicate the chemical and combustion properties of conventional natural gas extracted from geological reservoirs.^[1]^[2] It is produced through processes such as coal or biomass gasification followed by methanation, wherein syngas (a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen) is catalytically converted to methane, or by blending liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with air or other diluents to achieve equivalent calorific value and Wobbe index for seamless integration into existing natural gas pipelines and appliances.^[3]^[4] SNG production originated in the mid-20th century as a strategy to supplement depleting natural gas supplies, with early commercial plants in the United States and Europe converting abundant coal reserves into pipeline-quality gas via high-pressure methanation reactors.^[3] Advances in gasification technology have enabled scalability, though economic viability depends on feedstock costs, carbon capture integration, and policy incentives; for instance, coal-to-SNG projects require efficient syngas cleanup to remove impurities like sulfur and tar that could poison catalysts.^[3] In recent developments, renewable-derived SNG—produced via power-to-gas electrolysis of hydrogen combined with captured CO₂—has gained traction for grid balancing and sector decarbonization, offering a dispatchable energy carrier without reliance on intermittent renewables.^[5]^[6] While SNG extends energy security by diversifying gas sources and utilizing stranded assets like low-grade coals or biomass waste, its fossil-based variants face scrutiny for higher upstream emissions compared to direct natural gas extraction, necessitating carbon capture and storage (CCS) for net-zero compatibility; empirical lifecycle analyses indicate that without CCS, coal-to-SNG can emit 20-50% more CO₂ per unit energy than natural gas.^[5]^[3] Proponents highlight its role in transitional fuels, but deployment has been limited by competition from cheaper shale gas and regulatory hurdles on emissions, with global capacity remaining under 10 billion cubic meters annually as of 2024.^[5]

People

Entertainment figures

Ayden Sng (born 17 November 1993) is a Singaporean actor, host, and musician who has gained prominence in local Mandarin-language media since his major debut in 2019.^[7]^[8] Fluent in English and Mandarin, Sng initially pursued music, performing as an erhu player with the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra before transitioning to acting.^[9] He is signed as a full-time artiste with Mediacorp and is recognized for lead and supporting roles in television series such as Loving You (2021), Truths About Us (2022), and The Unbreakable Bond (2023), contributing to narratives exploring family dynamics and personal growth in contemporary Singaporean settings.^[8]^[10] In 2024, Sng expanded regionally by appearing in the Chinese fantasy series Lin Jiang Xian, portraying a character requiring elaborate costume work, which marked a step toward broader Asian market exposure.^[10] Kelvin Sng (born 28 April 1974) is a Singaporean filmmaker and lyricist whose directorial work has emphasized commercially viable stories rooted in local culture and everyday struggles.^[11] After completing an Advanced Diploma in Film Production (Directing) at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Sng established Kelvin Sng Productions in 2008 to focus on feature films that resonate with Singaporean audiences.^[12] His breakthrough came with Taxi! Taxi! (2013), a comedy-drama about immigrant taxi drivers that achieved strong local box office performance and highlighted themes of integration and economic pressures in Singapore's service sector.^[13] Subsequent films include The Fortune Handbook (2017), which explored entrepreneurship and family legacies, and King of Hawkers (2024), a drama depicting the hawker trade's generational challenges, earning Best Feature Film at the 1st Asian Art Film Awards in Macau.^[13]^[14] Sng's contributions extend to mentoring emerging talents and producing content that fosters cultural representation in Singapore cinema, often drawing from personal observations of societal shifts.^[13]^[15]

Business figures

Joel Sng Zhiwei (born circa 1983) is a Singaporean entrepreneur and former venture capitalist who co-founded the online grocery and food delivery platform Honestbee.^[16] He earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Harvard University.^[17] Prior to launching his own ventures, Sng contributed to early-stage investments through Formation 8, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, where he became a partner in 2014 and focused on Asia opportunities, including stakes in companies such as Facebook, Xiaomi, Airbnb, Uber, and Razer.^[18]^[16] In 2012, Sng co-founded LifeOpp, a job portal aimed at providing income opportunities for service workers in Singapore, which later evolved into Honestbee.^[19] Honestbee launched operations in 2015, offering personal shoppers for grocery selection and delivery, and secured backing from U.S. and Asian venture capital firms.^[16] By 2016, under Sng's leadership as CEO, the company expanded beyond Singapore to markets including Hong Kong, Indonesia, and the Philippines, targeting rapid habitat growth in urban areas with high delivery demand.^[16]^[20] Honestbee's model relied on physical "habitats" for order fulfillment to reduce delivery times, but the firm encountered operational challenges, including cash shortages and mounting debts exceeding $100 million by 2019.^[21] Sng stepped down as CEO in May 2019 amid these financial strains, with interim leadership shifting to Brian Koo.^[21]^[22] The company subsequently initiated legal action against Sng and former director Jeffrey Wong in 2020, alleging breaches of fiduciary duties related to fund mismanagement.^[23] In September 2022, Sng was declared bankrupt by Singapore's courts, reflecting the venture's collapse despite initial funding and expansion efforts.^[24] These outcomes underscore the high fixed costs and competitive pressures in on-demand grocery delivery, where scaling across Southeast Asia amplified burn rates without achieving sustainable profitability.^[21]

Substitute natural gas

Definition and composition

Substitute natural gas (SNG), also known as synthetic natural gas, is a manufactured fuel gas composed primarily of methane (CH₄), engineered to match the chemical and physical properties of conventional natural gas extracted from geological formations.^[3]^[2] This synthetic origin distinguishes SNG, which is derived from non-gaseous feedstocks such as coal, lignite, biomass, or petroleum residues, from pipeline natural gas formed through geological processes over millions of years.^[25]^[6] The formulation ensures interchangeability in existing natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines and combustion appliances, without requiring hardware alterations due to equivalent heating values and combustion characteristics.^[26] Empirically, SNG exhibits a methane content exceeding 90% by volume, with the balance comprising trace higher hydrocarbons (e.g., ethane and propane at levels below 5%), inert gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide, and minimal hydrogen or other impurities depending on purification standards.^[27]^[28] This composition yields a higher heating value of approximately 950–1,050 British thermal units per standard cubic foot (BTU/scf), aligning closely with typical pipeline natural gas specifications of 1,000 BTU/scf to facilitate blending and distribution.^[2] Variations in minor components arise from feedstock differences and processing endpoints, but regulatory and commercial benchmarks prioritize methane dominance to minimize variances in Wobbe index—a measure of interchangeability—for safe, efficient utilization.^[2]

Production technologies

Substitute natural gas (SNG) is primarily produced through gasification of carbonaceous feedstocks such as coal or biomass to generate synthesis gas (syngas), followed by catalytic methanation to convert carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) into methane (CH₄).^[3] In coal-based processes, gasification occurs in the presence of oxygen and steam, yielding syngas composed mainly of CO and hydrogen (H₂), which is then purified to remove impurities like sulfur compounds and particulates.^[29] Key steps include the water-gas shift reaction to adjust the H₂-to-CO ratio, typically targeting a stoichiometric number of around 3 for methanation, followed by fixed-bed or fluidized-bed catalytic reactors operating at 200–400°C and 20–40 bar pressure.^[3] The methanation employs nickel-based catalysts via the Sabatier reaction: CO + 3H₂ → CH₄ + H₂O and CO₂ + 4H₂ → CH₄ + 2H₂O, with exothermic heat recovery often integrated to improve efficiency.^[29] Technologies like the Lurgi dry-ash fixed-bed gasifier are commonly applied for coal, producing raw gas at rates of 3,000–4,200 m³ per hour per m² of cross-section.^[30] For coal-to-SNG plants using steam-oxygen gasification, overall thermal efficiencies range from 59% to 61% on a higher heating value basis, with variations depending on feedstock rank and gasifier type; for instance, the British Gas Lurgi (BGL) process achieves about 8% higher efficiency than traditional Lurgi due to better carbon conversion.^[25]^[31] Biomass-to-SNG production follows similar gasification and methanation steps but starts with thermal decomposition via pyrolysis or direct gasification in fluidized-bed reactors at 800–1,000°C, producing syngas with higher tar content that requires advanced cleaning such as molten carbonate electrolysis cells or catalytic reforming.^[32] Pyrolysis yields bio-oil, char, and gas intermediates, which are reformed into syngas before methanation, enabling integration with existing natural gas infrastructure but with efficiencies typically lower than coal routes due to feedstock heterogeneity, often around 50–60% without power co-generation.^[33]^[34]

Historical development

The production of manufactured gases resembling natural gas originated in the early 19th century with town gas, derived from coal through carbonization processes that yielded a combustible mixture primarily of hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide for urban lighting and heating.^[35] These early systems, widespread in Europe and North America by the mid-1800s, demonstrated the feasibility of synthetic gaseous fuels but differed from modern substitute natural gas (SNG) in composition, as town gas lacked the high methane purity required for pipeline interchangeability with fossil natural gas.^[36] Interest in high-BTU SNG, emphasizing methanation of syngas to near-pure methane, intensified after World War II amid concerns over natural gas supply constraints, but accelerated sharply during the 1973 and 1979 oil crises, which exposed vulnerabilities to imported energy and spurred investments in coal-to-gas technologies.^[37] In the United States, federal incentives under the Energy Security Act of 1980 supported commercialization, leading to pilot-scale advancements in gasification and methanation processes tested in the 1960s and 1970s.^[3] A pivotal milestone was the Great Plains Synfuels Plant in Beulah, North Dakota, constructed in the early 1980s by a consortium of pipeline companies seeking domestic energy alternatives; it began commercial SNG production from lignite coal in July 1984, marking the first U.S. facility designed for pipeline-quality synthetic gas at scale, with an initial capacity of 125 million cubic feet per day.^[38] Despite high capital costs exceeding $2 billion (in 1980s dollars) and operational challenges like catalyst poisoning, the plant's Lurgi-based gasification and Rectisol purification achieved over 90% carbon conversion efficiency, influencing subsequent designs.^[39]^[40] European development paralleled U.S. efforts, with West German initiatives in the 1960s and 1970s focusing on lignite gasification for SNG amid coal abundance and import diversification needs; projects by firms like Ruhrkohle advanced fixed-bed reactors for low-rank coals, achieving pilot outputs of synthetic methane blends by the late 1970s.^[41] These were driven by similar energy security imperatives, though commercial scale lagged due to abundant North Sea natural gas discoveries reducing urgency.^[25] By the early 2000s, SNG evolution incorporated biomass feedstocks for bio-SNG variants, motivated by decarbonization pressures; the first biomass-derived methane was produced via gasification in 2004 by the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN), followed by an 800 kWth pilot integrating MILENA gasifier and OLGA cleaning in 2008.^[42] In Sweden, a 20 MWth demonstration plant using wood waste began bio-SNG output around 2015, validating fluidized-bed gasification with methanation efficiencies above 60% on a higher heating value basis.^[43] These pilots presaged hybrid approaches linking SNG with carbon capture, as retrofits at facilities like Great Plains demonstrated CO2 sequestration from syngas streams starting in the 2000s.^[38]

Applications and economic factors

Substitute natural gas (SNG) serves as a direct substitute for conventional natural gas in standard applications, including residential and commercial heating via pipeline distribution, electricity generation in combined-cycle gas turbines, and as a feedstock for petrochemical processes such as methanol synthesis and ammonia production for fertilizers.^[26]^[44] These uses leverage SNG's high methane content, enabling seamless integration into existing natural gas infrastructure without modifications to end-user equipment or distribution networks.^[26] In coal-abundant regions with limited indigenous natural gas reserves, such as inland areas of China, SNG production from coal gasification bolsters energy security by utilizing domestic feedstocks to generate a storable, transportable fuel, thereby mitigating dependence on LNG imports vulnerable to global price volatility and geopolitical risks.^[45]^[46] This approach allows coal-rich provinces like Xinjiang to convert abundant low-grade coal into pipeline-quality gas, supporting local industrial expansion and reducing transmission bottlenecks from distant gas fields.^[46] Economic assessments of coal-to-SNG projects highlight substantial upfront capital requirements, with large-scale plants (capable of 4-10 billion cubic meters annual output) entailing investments of approximately $1-2 billion, driven by gasification reactors, methanation units, and purification systems.^[25] Operational costs are predominantly tied to coal input prices and plant efficiency, with levelized production costs varying from $5-8 per MMBtu in favorable scenarios, offering cost stability relative to LNG imports when domestic coal is inexpensive (e.g., under $2 per MMBtu equivalent).^[25] Breakeven analyses indicate viability when pipeline natural gas prices exceed $6-8 per MMBtu, as seen in mid-2010s market conditions, though sensitivity to coal supply logistics and water availability can elevate effective costs in arid regions.^[47]^[48] China's post-2010 coal-to-SNG initiatives exemplify market integration, with 18 major projects approved by 2013 targeting a combined annual capacity of 75.1 billion cubic meters, concentrated in Xinjiang (accounting for over 75% of planned national output).^[49]^[46] Facilities like those developed by Datang and Shenhua groups have achieved operational scales of 5-10 billion cubic meters per year per plant, supplying gas for regional power plants and chemical facilities while demonstrating economic feasibility through government-backed financing and coal price subsidies during periods of high import gas costs.^[47] These cases underscore SNG's role in diversifying fuel supplies, though project economics remain contingent on sustained low coal prices and infrastructure access to consumer markets.^[47]

Environmental and policy debates

Coal-based substitute natural gas (SNG) production typically results in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 150-250 kg CO2 equivalent per MMBtu, substantially higher than the 53 kg CO2 per MMBtu for conventional natural gas combustion, due to the energy-intensive coal gasification process and associated upstream mining impacts.^[50]^[51] These emissions can be reduced by 80-90% through carbon capture and storage (CCS) integration during methanation, potentially achieving near-zero net CO2 output in optimized facilities, though CCS adds 20-40% to production costs and requires suitable geological storage sites.^[52]^[25] Biomass-derived SNG variants approach carbon neutrality under sustainable sourcing conditions, as CO2 released during combustion offsets atmospheric uptake during plant growth in a closed biospheric cycle, though short-term emissions exceed re-sequestration rates without rapid regrowth or CCS enhancements.^[53]^[54] Environmental debates center on SNG's capacity for reliable baseload power generation versus its resource demands, including high water usage (up to 10-20 gallons per kWh in coal gasification) and land disturbance from feedstock extraction, which critics argue exacerbate local ecological strain in water-scarce regions.^[50] Proponents highlight SNG's dispatchability—providing steady output without weather dependence—as a counter to intermittent renewables like wind and solar, whose full lifecycle costs rise 2-3 times when accounting for storage and backup needs, with levelized costs of storage alone adding €100-200/MWh in grid-scale deployments.^[55]^[56] Empirical analyses refute claims of renewables' inherent superiority by demonstrating that unsubstantiated dispatchability assumptions ignore backup fossil peaking plants or battery degradation, where SNG's methane compatibility enables efficient grid integration via existing infrastructure.^[55] Policy discussions emphasize SNG's role in energy security, as evidenced by the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation (established under the 1980 Energy Security Act with up to $88 billion in authorized funding), which subsidized coal-to-SNG projects like the Great Plains Synfuels Plant to reduce oil import dependence amid 1970s crises, achieving initial production of 14,000 barrels of oil equivalent daily despite later oil price drops curtailing expansion.^[57]^[39] However, regulatory frameworks often impose stricter emissions permitting on domestic SNG versus imported liquefied natural gas, favoring global supply chains despite lifecycle analyses showing SNG's viability in carbon-priced or high-import scenarios, with net benefits for air quality via reduced direct coal combustion in some contexts.^[58]^[50] These policies reflect trade-offs, where subsidies have historically accelerated technology maturation but faced criticism for fiscal inefficiency when fossil prices fluctuate.^[57]

Rail transport

Sprinter New Generation

The Sprinter New Generation (SNG), also known as Sprinter Nieuwe Generatie, is an electric multiple unit (EMU) trainset designed for short-distance regional and suburban services operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), the principal railway operator in the Netherlands. Developed by Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) on the Civity platform and adapted for the Dutch 1.5 kV DC electrification system, the SNG features configurations of three-car (59.5 m length, 110 tonnes) or four-car (75.7 m length, 138 tonnes) formations with a maximum operating speed of 160 km/h.^[59] ^[60] ^[61] NS awarded the contract to CAF in October 2014 following a tender process initiated in 2013, with the first units entering commercial service on December 9, 2018, after initial testing and deliveries starting in 2017.^[61] ^[62] The full order of 206 trainsets was completed on May 9, 2023, enabling progressive replacement of older Sprinter models such as the SGMm series on dense regional networks.^[63] Each SNG trainset provides approximately 118 seats, yielding a fleet-wide total of 20,000 seats and 15,900 standing places, supporting peak-hour capacities exceeding 300 passengers per unit depending on configuration and load factors.^[59] Key performance attributes include rapid acceleration and braking suited for frequent-stop services, with designs compliant to Technical Specifications for Interoperability-Persons with Reduced Mobility (TSI-PRM) standards, incorporating features like low-floor access and wheelchair spaces for enhanced accessibility.^[64] Initial deployments focused on high-frequency routes such as The Hague to Haarlem, with subsequent expansion to northern regional lines in Friesland and Groningen, improving service density and reliability on electrified secondary corridors.^[60] ^[65] The SNG fleet has integrated with NS's Automatic Train Protection (ATB) system via a specific transmission module, facilitating safe operations up to the design speed while contributing to NS's broader electrification and modernization efforts.^[65]

Cultural institutions

Slovak National Gallery

The Slovak National Gallery (SNG) was founded on July 29, 1948, through Act No. 24 enacted by the Slovak National Council, positioning it as Slovakia's central institution for the acquisition, conservation, and exhibition of visual arts.^[66] Headquartered in Bratislava's Esterházy Palace and adjacent buildings along the Danube embankment, the SNG functions as a decentralized network with four regional branches: Zvolen Castle, Strážky Mansion in Liptovský Mikuláš, the Miloš Alexander Bazovský Gallery in Trenčín, and the East Slovak Gallery in Košice.^[67]^[68] This structure enables comprehensive coverage of Slovak artistic production across historical periods, from medieval origins to modern and contemporary expressions, while integrating select international works for contextual depth.^[69] The SNG's holdings comprise approximately 90,000 artifacts, including paintings, sculptures, graphics, and decorative arts, with strengths in Gothic panel paintings and altarpieces from the 14th to 16th centuries, Baroque religious art, and 19th- to 20th-century Slovak modernism influenced by national romanticism and avant-garde movements.^[67] Notable examples include medieval wooden sculptures and works by key figures such as Ľudovít Fulla and Mikuláš Galanda, reflecting empirical documentation of artistic evolution tied to Slovakia's cultural and political history.^[70] The gallery maintains rigorous conservation practices, with recent renovations expanding exhibition space to 5,385 square meters and storage to 1,844 square meters, facilitating detailed restorations based on material analysis and historical provenance.^[71] Funded primarily by the Slovak Ministry of Culture, the SNG advances public access through temporary exhibitions, permanent displays, and educational initiatives, such as lectures and workshops grounded in curatorial research rather than interpretive agendas.^[67] Following its major refurbishment and partial reopening in late 2022, the institution recorded initial surges in attendance before a year-on-year decline by 2024, underscoring its role in sustaining empirical engagement with national heritage amid evolving public interest.^[72] This state-supported mandate prioritizes verifiable artistic documentation over contemporary sociopolitical framing, ensuring collections serve as a factual repository for scholarly and visitor inquiry.^[73]

Online gaming

Sit 'n' Go tournaments

Sit 'n' Go (SNG) tournaments are a poker format consisting of small-field events that commence immediately upon registration of the required number of players, typically ranging from 6 to 10 participants at a single table, with play continuing until a single winner emerges by accumulating all chips.^[74]^[75] Buy-ins generally span low stakes from $1 to higher levels exceeding $100, enabling rapid games lasting 20 to 60 minutes depending on structure.^[76] The format emphasizes push-fold decisions in later stages, where independent chip model (ICM) considerations dictate strategy to maximize payout equity rather than chip stacks alone.^[77] Variations include turbo SNGs with accelerated blind levels to shorten duration, heads-up formats limited to two players for direct confrontations, and satellite SNGs offering entry to larger events as prizes.^[76] Their popularity escalated during the online poker expansion of the early 2000s, particularly on platforms like PokerStars, which facilitated instant-start tournaments amid the broader boom triggered by events such as Chris Moneymaker's 2003 World Series of Poker victory.^[78]^[79] This surge positioned SNGs as a staple for recreational and skilled players seeking quick, skill-tested action without scheduled start times.^[80] Economically, SNGs feature rake structures of 5 to 10 percent of buy-ins, with sites like PokerStars applying caps that diminish proportionally at higher stakes to incentivize volume play.^[81] Skilled players can achieve return on investment (ROI) of 2 to 5 percent over large samples, leveraging edges in pre-flop ranges and bubble play against weaker fields, though variance demands substantial volume for statistical reliability.^[82] Pre-2006 U.S. regulations, millions of SNGs ran annually across major sites, contributing to peak online poker liquidity before shifts like the UIGEA curtailed U.S. participation and altered global volumes.^[83]^[84]

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