LNG liquefaction plants

Defining the New Generation of Liquefaction Plants

Chart defined small-scale LNG through a range of standard plants with capacities ranging from 3,000 gallons per day (10 tons per day) to 450,000 gallons per day (725 tons per day). Each plant is a complete packaged solution required to liquefy natural gas. Chart’s mid-scale modular model challenges the traditional paradigm that a large baseload LNG facility provides the best economy of scale.

Modular Mid-Scale LNG Liquefaction

In contrast to the risk profile and upward CAPEX of a traditional baseload liquefaction plant, Chart's mid-scale solutions use multiple, smaller modular LNG trains that allow clients to scale projects according to market conditions and expand capacity as demand grows. Modular solutions are quicker to market and thereby generate faster revenues for stakeholders.

IPSMR® Process Technology

Chart’s IPSMR® process technology provides significantly better efficiency and superior performance over other comparable technologies and makes it possible to optimize liquefaction systems over a wide range of site conditions. IPSMR® process technology can be configured to match available gas turbine power with single cold box capacity to >4 MMTPA.

Efficient Heat Exchange is Key

Brazed aluminum heat exchangers provide optimal thermal performance and operating efficiency versus other heat exchanger types and are at the heart of our standard and modular plant solutions and process technologies.

Hudson Air Coolers

Hudson air cooled heat exchangers reduce plot space and deliver significant cost savings in LNG liquefaction plants.

Biogas Liquefaction

Commercially viable solution for the liquefaction of smaller gas volumes typically associated with biogas. Chart's C15MR Micro LNG liquefaction plant enables customers to recover and monetize methane produced during anaerobic digestion processes.

BioLNG is defined as the highly sustainable version of LNG, has virtually identical chemical properties and can be used at source for power generation, natural gas vehicle fueling, bunkering, loaded into cryogenic containers and transported for regional use or vaporized and injected into the pipeline.

Plant features include:

Nameplate capacity of 15,000 gallons per day (25 tons per day)

Shop built and tested equipment

IPSMR process technology

Skid mounted for over the road shipping and easy site install

Floating LNG (FLNG)

FLNG refers to the process of developing offshore, or near shore, natural gas reserves using a floating facility that incorporates raw gas processing, liquefaction and storage. The floating units can be platforms or converted ships/barges, the latter typically slated for small- and mid-scale FLNG projects.

As with all offshore projects, minimized footprint, modularization and reliable equipment performance in a harsh environment are all pre-requisites, hence why Chart critical cryogenic and rotating equipment has a proven pedigree in many FLNG projects, including, reportedly, the first floating vessel to produce LNG in 2016.

Chart FLNG equipment scope includes:

Brazed aluminum heat exchangers (BAHX)and cold boxes - heavy hydrocarbon removal can be incorporated into the design providing further process integration

Mixed refrigerant compression loop

Cryogenic storage tanks

Vacuum insulated pipework (VIP)

Screw compressors

Steam turbines

Turbo blowers

Energy Independence Through Small-Scale LNG

Solutions for the distribution, storage and end-use of LNG as an alternative to imported pipeline gas.

Energy Security Through LNG

At a time when it is not possible to rely entirely on uninterrupted energy supplies from gas pipelines, the electricity grid or renewables, companies and institutions must address their energy independence.

LNG Statement of Qualification

Chart provides LNG solutions across the value chain - liquefaction, distribution and storage - delivering clean burning natural gas for energy and transportation.

Standard LNG Liquefaction Plants

Standard plant solutions for economical liquefaction of natural gas for small-scale LNG.

The Right Size Solution for Mid Scale LNG

A Nexus of Clean Energy

First published in Global Hydrogen Review, Chart experts discuss the core cryogenic technology that connects LNG, hydrogen and carbon capture paving the way to cleaner, sustainable energy for all.

BAHX in LNG Processes

A Key to LNG was first published in Hydrocarbon Engineering in October 2017.

C50N Standard Liquefaction Plant

New product offering for a small LNG liquefier. 50,000 gallons/day LNG production plant using LN2 is detailed in this case study.

Energy Security Through LNG

Chart explains how LNG can provide energy security, independence, access and resiliency. First published in Gasworld US, November 2022.

FLNG Compression

Howden screw compressors have been selected for a number of FLNG projects for their compact design, high performance and reliability.

Golden Pass LNG Plant

Low noise cooling fans for major LNG production plant.

LNG Production

Producing LNG as an adjunct to a gas processing facility.

LNG Storage & Trailer Loadout

LNG storage and loading facility located in arctic region.

LNG to Power - Using LNG for Prime Power Replacing Diesel

Micro Liquefiers for Biogas- C15MR and C15

Vertically integrated technologies to add Micro Liquefaction with the option for LBG Liquefaction on the C15 Mixed Refrigerant (MR) Series.

Mid-Scale LNG - the right size solution

Bechtel and Chart discuss the benefits of modular mid-scale LNG liquefaction. First published in LNG Industry November 2018.

Modular Mid-scale LNG Liquefaction

Case study showing how a Chart modular liquefaction plant in Canada is satisfying local demand for clean burning natural gas and export to China.

Scaling up LNG Brazed Aluminum Heat Exchangers for mid-scale LNG Liquefaction

First published in LNG Industry March 2016.

Silencing the soundwaves

An article, published in LNG Industry magazine, which explains why selecting the right cooling fans is integral to reducing noise emissions in LNG plants.

Standard liquefaction plant for small-scale LNG

Providing LNG as a clean burning alternative to oil field equipment and enabling a merchant market for local enterprises.

LNG Solutions in Action

Collection of case studies from LNG projects completed by Chart. Includes all aspects across the value chain - liquefaction, distribution, storage and end-use, including LNG to power, vehicle, marine and rail fueling.

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