Siemens Energy to help reduce emissions at NLNG plant

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has selected Siemens Energy to provide a cryogenic boil-off gas (BOG) compression train for its Bonny Island plant in Finima, Rivers state.

According to a statement signed by Robin Zimmermann, head of communications, Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG, the solution will play a key role in providing additional BOG handling capability and spares for the existing system.

It said the new BOG compression train will be driven by a high-efficiency electric motor and includes two Siemens Energy centrifugal compressors.

“With more than 20 years of safe and reliable production, the NLNG Bonny Island plant is a staple facility in the global LNG industry,” Arja Talakar, senior vice president, Industrial Applications Products for Siemens Energy, said.

“NLNG’s selection of our cryogenic BOG compression technology is a testament not only to the reliability and performance of our existing equipment at the plant but also to our focused service and ability to meet local content requirements through our in-country presence.

“The new BOG compression train will contribute to NLNG’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in a highly sustainable manner.”

The company said it has a fleet of cryogenic BOG compressors that have accumulated more than 4.2 million hours in service.

Matthew Russell, head of LNG industrial applications products for Siemens Energy, said: “Because of current restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, all discussions between Siemens Energy and NLNG were conducted remotely via virtual meetings.

“In the end, proactive planning, perseverance, and the long-standing relationship between the companies facilitated seamless communication and smooth negotiations virtually”.

Siemens Energy said the manufacturing, testing, and packaging of the compression train will take place in Duisburg, Germany, with a free onboard delivery slated for the fourth quarter of 2021.