Black & Veatch, in partnership with Chemtex, said it has been selected by Jilin Qianyuan Energy Development to deliver a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility.
Once completed in late 2013, the 500,000 NM 3 /D plant will be the largest of its kind in northeast China and will feature Black & Veatch’s patented PRICO® LNG technology.
The new facility will liquefy inlet pipeline natural gas. The LNG will be used primarily by trucks and other vehicles as an alternative fuel to diesel and petrol.
“ LNG delivers significant cost and environmental benefits over other fuels, ” said Brian Zhang, Business Development Manager for Black & Veatch’s Oil & Gas business in China . “ Applied and delivered with the right technology, the value that LNG brings can supersede that of alternative fuel options .”
In addition to utilizing PRICO® technology, the plant integrates a nitrogen stripping process. This will contend with high nitrogen levels in the pipeline feed gas. A special boil-off gas re-liquefaction system will also be installed to prevent unnecessary fuel loss and increase the efficiency of the plant.
“ The demand for LNG as a clean, portable alternative fuel source is gaining momentum in China ,” said Kerry Erington, Services Projects Director for Black & Veatch’s Oil & Gas business . “ Our successful partnership with Chemtex has allowed us to establish a trusted reputation and leading market position in China .”
The Black & Veatch-Chemtex team has won 14 projects in China since the start of the partnership in 2005. Chemtex will provide engineering, procurement and construction services for the project.
[mappress] LNG World News Staff, April 24, 2012; Image: Black & Veatch