LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Air
Products (NYSE: APD), the world's leader in liquefied natural gas
(LNG) technology and equipment, has been selected to provide
its proprietary AP-X® Natural Gas Liquefaction
Process technology and equipment to Qatargas for the first
phase of Qatar Petroleum's massive LNG production expansion
project, commonly known as the North Field East (NFE) Project, in
Ras Laffan, the State of Qatar.
Each of the four new LNG process units, the largest LNG production
trains in the world, will have a production capacity of 7.8 million
tonnes per year.
When these mega LNG trains become operational in 2025 liquefying
natural gas from Qatar's North
Field, regarded as the largest offshore non-associated natural gas
field in the world, Qatar will
maintain its position as the world's number one LNG producer.
"The truest sign of a satisfied customer is one that comes back
and places another order, and Air Products is both pleased and
proud that our premier technology was selected again for the
newest phase of this massive LNG expansion project in Qatar. Our AP-X liquefaction technology sets
the standard for the industry and offers the largest LNG process
trains in the world, satisfying our customer's desire to reduce
capital cost per tonne of LNG produced via economy of scale. These
immense AP-X units have a process production capacity that is 50
percent larger than any other LNG train in operation and positions
Air Products well for any customer requiring larger LNG process
trains," said Dr. Samir J. Serhan,
chief operating officer at Air Products.
Air Products has supplied key equipment and technology for all
of Qatar's 14 existing LNG trains
operating in Ras Laffan, the first of which started production in
1996 using Air Products' AP-C3MRTM LNG technology. These
AP-C3MR LNG Process units were followed by six AP-X LNG Process
units, which started up between 2009 and 2011. The Air Products
equipment provided with the proprietary AP-X natural gas
liquefaction technology includes main cryogenic heat exchangers
(MCHEs), subcooling heat exchangers (SCHEs), and
Rotoflow® turbomachinery companders and nitrogen
economizer cold boxes. Rotoflow is an equipment division of Air
Products working with our LNG equipment and cycle experts to
provide seamless product development and optimal liquefier
performance for end users.
The proven AP-X process is an elegant solution that enables
significantly higher LNG production without requiring individual
equipment items to be significantly larger and provides an
efficient and flexible operation over a wide range of production
capacities.
Air Products will build the AP-X LNG heat exchangers at its
Port Manatee, Florida
manufacturing facility. Air Products opened its Port Manatee facility in January 2014 and completed a 60% expansion in
October 2019 to meet the needs of the
ever-growing LNG industry. In October
2018, a new LNG equipment test facility (ETF) was
dedicated which will enable Air Products to improve the reliability
and yield produced from its LNG equipment and design new
equipment.
Air Products' proprietary LNG technology, vital to helping meet
the world's increasing energy needs and desire for clean energy,
processes and cryogenically liquefies valuable natural gas for
consumer and industrial use. For over 50 years Air Products has
manufactured LNG heat exchangers, which currently operate in over
100 LNG trains in 20 countries around the world.
Typically, an LNG heat exchanger can be as large as over 15 feet
(5 meters) in diameter and 180 feet (55 meters) long. A finished
unit can weigh as much as 500 tons. Photos of Air Products'
LNG technology can be downloaded for publication at
http://prphotolibrary.airproducts.com/ImageViewer.aspx?q=LNG.
Air Products' LNG process technology and equipment is the heart
of an LNG production plant. The technology, in place at some of the
most remote locations around the world, takes natural gas and
unlocks its value by liquefying it and making it possible to
economically ship it. The LNG is eventually re-gasified for energy
uses.
The majority of total worldwide LNG is produced with Air
Products' technology. In support of the LNG industry, Air Products
provides process technology and key equipment for the natural gas
liquefaction process for large export plants, small and mid-sized
LNG plants, floating LNG plants and LNG peak shavers. Upstream, Air
Products provides both nitrogen and natural gas dehydration
membrane systems for offshore platforms. Downstream, Air Products
provides membrane nitrogen generators for LNG carriers and
land-based membrane and cryogenic nitrogen systems for LNG import
terminals and baseload LNG plants.
About Air Products
Air Products
(NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation
for nearly 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and
emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases,
related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens
of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics,
manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the
global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process
technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds,
owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas
projects, including gasification projects that sustainably convert
abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of
high-value power, fuels and chemicals.
The Company had fiscal 2019 sales of $8.9
billion from operations in 50 countries and has a current
market capitalization of over $60
billion. More than 17,000 passionate, talented and committed
employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products'
higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the
environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges
facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information,
visit airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
or Instagram.
About Rotoflow
Rotoflow, an Air Products
business, designs and manufactures turbomachinery for LNG,
industrial gas, hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and energy markets. As
a turbomachinery company with world-leading operating expertise,
Rotoflow draws on decades of experience and operational know-how to
design, build, and support mission-critical turbomachinery.
Rotoflow, one of the only OEMs both manufacturing and operating
turbomachinery, provides total solutions, and with its global
services team, offers complete support for all types of
turbomachinery equipment and systems. For more information, visit
www.rotoflow.com.
About Qatargas
Qatargas is a unique
global energy operator in terms of size, service and reliability.
The Company operates 14 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) trains with a
total annual production capacity of 77 million tonnes. This makes
Qatargas the largest LNG producer in the world. Established in
1984, Qatargas develops, produces, and markets hydrocarbons from
the world's largest non-associated natural gas field. In addition
to producing LNG, Qatargas is also a leading exporter of natural
gas, helium, condensate and associated products. Today, Qatargas
continues to set the benchmark in the LNG industry as it safely and
reliably supplies energy to customers all over the world.
NOTE: This release may contain forward-looking statements
within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
based on management's reasonable expectations and assumptions as of
the date of this release regarding important risk factors. Actual
performance and financial results may differ materially from
projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking
statements because of many factors not anticipated by management,
including risk factors described in the company's Form 10K for its
fiscal year ended September 30,
2019.
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