Xi’an LNG to use Air Products liquefaction technology

Shaanxi LNG Reserves & Logistics Co. Ltd. front-end engineering and design (FEED) contractor Technip Energies NV has agreed with Air Products and Chemicals Inc. for supply of LNG process equipment for the 0.8-million tonne/year Xi'An LNG Emergency Reserve & Peak Regulation project. LNG produced will be distributed to the Chinese market for residential and industrial use.

Air Products will supply its AP-SMR LNG Process technology, and the coil wound main cryogenic heat exchanger for the liquefaction section of the plant. The company will also provide technical advisory services for installation and commissioning, and performance testing when operational.

Air Products describes Xi’an LNG as the largest liquefaction unit worldwide to use a single electric motor-driven mixed refrigerant compressor, lowering emissions accordingly.

Technip was awarded the project’s FEED contract last month (OGJ Online, Apr. 5, 2023).