Designing Next-Generation Big Green LNG Plants: Objectives & Strategies for Low-Cost Production
This project focuses on developing next-generation LNG plant options that are large, environmentally friendly, and cost-efficient. The objectives include producing over 5 MTPA of LNG while reducing EPC costs per annual tonne by 25% compared to ALNG Train #1, and lowering CO2 emissions per ton of LNG by 50%. The design emphasizes all-electric configurations and benchmarking a variety of LNG process technologies to ensure an unbiased comparison. Collaboration among owners, contractors, and licensors is crucial for success in achieving these goals.
Designing Next-Generation Big Green LNG Plants: Objectives & Strategies for Low-Cost Production
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BP’s Big Green Train:Benchmarking Next Generation LNG Plant Designs
project objectives Develop Next Generation LNG Plant Options that are Big, Green and Low Cost, and … • Produce 5+ MTPA of LNG • Reduce the EPC cost per annual tonne of LNG produced by 25% (as compared to ALNG Train #1) • Reduce CO2 emissions per ton of LNG produced by 50% (as compared to ALNG Train #1)
10 LNG Plant Capacity (mtpa) 5 0 All Electric Ultimate Aero Green Frame 7 big green plant designs • capacity is essentially set by drivers and configurations • project sponsor philosophy is key to design • variety of configurations can achieve big, green train • designs are not LNG process technology dependent
LPMR Motor 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage Gen Motor 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage Gen ST HPMR Motor Gen 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage Waste Heat Recovery ROP Motor Motor Gen Fr 7FA 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage Endflash Inlet BOG Power Grid Motor Fr 7FA Fr 7FA Motor BGT all electric design Island Combined Cycle Power Plant Island Combined Cycle Power Plant
benchmarking approach • Select a LNG plant design • Ensure level design playing field • Develop a detailed basis of design • Obtain support from the LNG technology Licensors • Assure a fair and unbiased comparison of technologies
lng process technologies evaluated • Air Products and Chemical, Inc. • AP-XTM Process • Axen/IFP • LIQUEFINTM • Black & Veatch Pritchard, Inc. • PRICO® • Linde AG • MFC®
conclusions • Big, Green LNG plants can provide low cost LNG • Plant capacities above 8 mtpa are economically feasible • BGT plant designs are LNG process independent • Benchmarking success requires strong cooperation between the owner, contractor and process licensors