Contract win at Arctic LNG project
31 Jan 2014
Air Products has been chosen to supply three cryogenic heat exchangers at the Yamal liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, northwest Siberia, Russia.
The LNG project on the Yamal Peninsula will serve as Russia’s largest LNG production and export facility once construction is completed.
Air Products will supply the project with three of its MCR Main Cryogenic Heat Exchangers which are set to be installed at the heart of the propane pre-cooled mixed refrigerant liquefaction process.
There are some specific challenges beyond the very remote location, such as huge temperature swings
Air Products’ LNG director Jim Solomon
Each unit using Air Products’ AP-C3MRTM LNG process technology and equipment will be capable of producing up to 5.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG, for the overall 16.5 mtpa three-train facility.
Air Products’ LNG director Jim Solomon said: “This is the largest project ever of its kind to be located in the Arctic, and the most northern LNG facility in the world. There are some specific challenges with it, beyond the very remote location, such as huge temperature swings.
“Our equipment and process were specifically configured to address these challenges, and we are very excited at the prospect of playing a significant role in this landmark project.”
To meet the rising need for energy around the globe, the Yamal LNG project will primarily be used to service the requirements of the Asia and pacific region countries.
