System and method for the processing of LNG

A system for processing a feed stream of natural gas, the system comprising:

• a bulk removal stage arranged to remove and release CO2 liquid from the feed stream and release a lean CO2 feed, said bulk removal stage including a first high gravity mass transfer (HGMT) device;
• a first heat exchanger arranged to receive a liquid portion of the lean CO2 feed, said first heat exchanger arranged to cool and expand said liquid portion to a lower pressure;
• a second heat exchanger arranged to receive a vapour portion of the lean CO2 feed, said second heat exchanger arranged to heat and expand said vapour portion;
• and
• a polishing stage arranged to receive the cooled and expanded liquid portion and the heated and expanded vapour portion of the lean CO2 feed, said polishing stage arranged to remove and release residual CO2, the polishing stage including a second HGMT device;
• wherein the polishing stage is arranged to release an outflow of CO2 stripped natural gas.