Air Products Announces Successful Performance Test of AP-DMR™ LNG Process Technology for Coral South FLNG Facility
Air Products has announced the successful performance test of its proprietary AP-DMR™ LNG Process technology at the Coral South FLNG facility in Mozambique, Africa. The technology achieved LNG production above 3.4 million tons per year, making it the second largest FLNG facility in the world. Air Products' advanced technology offers high efficiency, reliable operation, and lower carbon intensity compared to other LNG processes, positioning them as a leader in LNG technology and equipment.
Air Products' AP-DMR™ LNG Process technology achieved successful performance testing at the Coral South FLNG facility, producing over 3.4 million tons of LNG per year.
The selection of Air Products' AP-DMR™ LNG Process technology for the Coral South project highlights its high efficiency, reliable operation, and compact footprint.
Air Products' involvement in the landmark Coral South FLNG project showcases their expertise and experience in the LNG industry, positioning them as a key player in the global LNG market.
While the successful performance testing of the AP-DMR™ LNG Process technology is a positive milestone, there may be potential challenges in scaling up the technology for larger LNG projects in the future.
Despite the successful completion of performance testing, there could be risks associated with the long-term reliability and maintenance of the AP-DMR™ LNG Process technology at the Coral South FLNG facility.
First Floating LNG Plant Using the Company's Proprietary AP-DMR™ LNG Process
Air Products' proprietary AP-DMR LNG Process was selected because of its high efficiency, reliable operation, and compact footprint. AP-DMR's superior process efficiency combined with the use of aeroderivative machinery translates to a lower carbon intensity than all other LNG processes in floating service.
Coral South FLNG is
The CWHEs for the Coral South project were fabricated at Air Products' LNG equipment manufacturing facility in
"Having been selected to participate in this landmark project is a significant achievement and the first project to leverage our very efficient AP-DMR LNG process. Our supplied equipment having successfully completed performance testing is the direct result of the expertise and experience of our team, from all areas of the LNG business, working in close collaboration and in support of TP JGC Coral France (the EPC joint venture of Technip Energies France SAS and JGC Corporation) executing the project and Coral FLNG S.A. (the owner/operator)," said Dr. John Palamara, general manager – LNG at Air Products.
Air Products' AP-DMR LNG Process has also been selected for the Energía Costa Azul LNG land-based project in
Air Products has extensive experience in offshore, or floating LNG projects, having executed a rigorous 15-year FLNG development and marinization program to ensure the proprietary equipment and liquefaction processes would meet the requirements of demanding offshore conditions, such as extensive fatigue conditions that can affect mechanical integrity of equipment, and sea state induced motion conditions, which can affect process performance if not properly designed. As a result, Air Products' LNG business has supplied liquefaction technology and equipment to all four of the first deep water, offshore FLNG projects which include Shell Prelude, Petronas FLNG Satu, Petronas FLNG Dua, and Coral South FLNG.
Air Products is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its world-class
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 with proper attribution 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 ship it economically. Typically, 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.
For more information on Air Products' LNG process technology and equipment, visit https://www.airproducts.com/lng.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products' base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest clean hydrogen projects supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in the heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors. Additionally, Air Products is the world leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment, and provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally.
The Company had fiscal 2023 sales of
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FAQ
What is the name of the proprietary LNG Process technology used by Air Products at the Coral South FLNG facility?
The proprietary LNG Process technology used by Air Products at the Coral South FLNG facility is called AP-DMR™.
Where was the CWHEs for the Coral South project fabricated?
The CWHEs for the Coral South project were fabricated at Air Products' LNG equipment manufacturing facility in Port Manatee, Florida.
How much LNG production was achieved by the AP-DMR™ LNG Process technology at the Coral South FLNG facility?
The AP-DMR™ LNG Process technology achieved LNG production above 3.4 million tons per year at the Coral South FLNG facility.
