GE

Oil
&
Gas

Liquefied Natural Gas

Reliable innovation for the entire LNG value chain

Pushing technological boundaries

When GE Oil & Gas introduced its Frame 5 gas turbine driver Our compression technologies cover virtually all the major LNG
to LNG liquefaction in 1989, it enabled a step out in terms of processes including APCI C3 Pre-cooled MR™ or AP-X™, Shell’s
production capacity and propelled the industry into a new era. Double Mixed Refrigerant DMR™, Phillips Optimized Cascade™ and
Linde Mixed Fluid Cascade MFC™ process.
Since that first 2.6-MTPY train, we have continually evolved our
LNG technologies to deliver ever-higher power densities and plant
capacities around the world. In 2009, our Frame 9 enabled the
7.8-MTPY megatrains at Qatargas 2 – and we are now installing
even more powerful trains for the latest developments.

Adriatic LNG Oman LNG Malaysia LNG, Bintulu

Gas turbines for power generation Turbocompression and Propane and mixed refrigerant
power-generation units turbocompression trains

Proven Atlantic Basin

56 MTPY

technology

Source: IHS CERA, September 14, 2010

Providing comprehensive support

We
provide
products
and
services
that
increase
performance
All our technologies are rigorously tested to the highest
through
the
entire
LNG
value
chain
–
production,
liquefaction,
re- international standards and proven in the most extreme operating
gasification
and
storage.
And
we
customize
all
our
equipment
conditions worldwide. Our extensive Global Services network also
for
the
best
fit
with
each
project’s
specific
requirements.
ensures that the right resources and expert support personnel are
always close to our customers – ready and able to help keep the
natural gas flowing.

Woodside Trinidad & Tobago Qatargas 1-4

Main refrigerant compressor drivers Turbocompression units Turbocompression including latest
megatrain technologies

Middle East
67 MTPY

Higher
Asia Pacific
58 MTPY

capacity
Since our Frame 5 gas turbine driver first surpassed
2 MTPY in 1989, GE solutions have been adopted at all the
major LNG plants around the world – contributing much
needed power, efficiency and reliability to help produce
over 181 MTPY (70% of existing capacity) of natural gas.
Safety
Thermal efficiency

Environmental health and safety (EHS) is an integral aspect of our
business and the foundation of all our work in this challenging
sector. Our superior EHS metrics and strong performance give
customers the confidence they need regarding the protection
of their employees and surrounding communities as a whole.
The overall success of an LNG plant is dependent on many
features, the most significant of which is turbomachinery
efficiency. GE Oil & Gas is well known for its industry-leading
contributions to these technologies – continually evolving machine
designs for safe and superior efficiency increases.

We have an exceptional record with international regulatory bodies
and an unwavering commitment to compliance. We recognize
and support it as a crucial part of successful public-private
partnerships for clean energy solutions, global infrastructure
development, and various other long-term shared goals.
Our liquefaction portfolio includes axial compressors with over
90% efficiency and gas-turbine drivers (e.g., LM2500, LM6000 and
LMS100) with simple-cycle thermal efficiency of more than 40%.

Designed for
unique demands
 Economies of scale Availability & reliability

The viability and competitiveness of an LNG project are very
sensitive to the investment cost of the liquefaction facility.
Consequently, the specific cost per ton of LNG produced is of critical
importance.
Our experience includes design and installation of the megatrain
technologies that enabled Trains 4 and 5 at the Qatargas facility in
Ras Laffan. These trains, driven by our Frame 9E gas turbines, set
a new industry milestone for economies of scale. The next step in
large LNG drivers is represented by our LMS100 – with a nominal ISO
power output of about 100 MW and a thermal efficiency of 45%,
it is the best available option to reduce the total cost of an LNG
operation.
High-quality, reliable equipment is critical to our customers’ success,
so we make rigorous testing a critical part of our procedures –
both for product development and specific project configurations.
Working closely with our customers, GE Oil & Gas has developed a
wide range of services to improve the performance of all our plant
equipment – ranging from specific maintenance methodologies that
shorten planned maintenance site activities, through to taking full
responsibility for the ongoing performance and availability of the
equipment under Contractual Service Agreements.
By injecting our latest technologies into existing installations, we
are able to extend maintenance intervals and component life. We
also provide advanced machine monitoring and diagnostics – with
a variety of on-site and remote system options – ensuring that
each piece of equipment is running to its potential, and making the
necessary contribution to plant performance.

LNG is the industry’s most volume-intensive process, with success hinging on a balance
of critical aspects – both technological and organizational. With over 25 years of proven
experience in this field, GE Oil & Gas continues developing innovative solutions that help
customers achieve their objectives at many of the largest processing facilities in the world.

Compression solutions

CO2 Barrel Pumps

Vertically Split HP
Discharge Pressure

Pipeline

Vertically Split LP/MP Integrally Geared

Vertically
Split LNG

Integrated Line
Horizontally Split
Overhung

Axial Split Pumps

Screw
Axial

Inlet Volume
 Liquefaction trains
Power generation

GE Oil & Gas has supplied turbocompression trains for all the main
LNG processes. Our technological versatility, breadth of experience
and single-source approach gives our customers the advantage
of maximized efficiency, reliability and availability in every aspect
of plant operation. In addition to extensive design experience,
we also provide comprehensive in-house capabilities for testing,
installation, start-up and commissioning support, maintenance,
plant integration and upgrading.
Other compression services
We also provide compression solutions for all the other services
generally found in an LNG plant. Of particular interest is our
innovative design for the boil-off gas compressor that draws on
extensive in-field experience and has been validated through a
dedicated experimental campaign of detailed analysis and testing.
This robust and reliable solution now enables our LNG customers
to get their complete line of compressors – including associated
maintenance and support – from a single, trusted source.
GE Oil & Gas can supply the complete power station for any
liquefaction or regasification facility. Our solutions vary from
packaged simple-cycle turbo-generators to complete power-
generation islands and waste-heat recovery systems – all available
on a turnkey basis. Thanks to our full line of steam and gas turbine-
based configurations, we offer true single-source solutions with the
most efficient power supply tailored to every need.
Floating LNG
GE’s aeroderivative gas turbines offer high power-to-weight ratios
that are ideal for floating LNG installations. To meet even the most
demanding requirements, we can offer proven and integrated
solutions that maximize flexibility and simplify on-site maintenance
and operation. Our technological leadership in all LNG processes
and breadth of experience with offshore installations result in a
single-source approach that decreases installation time and cost
while enabling higher operating efficiency and safety in harsh
marine environments.

Our planning, design and engineering experience spans the entire LNG value chain
– and so does our portfolio of equipment and support capabilities. Since every LNG
facility has unique characteristics and operational objectives, we are committed to
solutions that are customized and configured to each customer’s specific needs.

Gas-turbine drivers for LNG applications Aeroderivative Heavy duty

LMS100
98 MW, 45%

LM6000
PGT25+/G4 44-52 MW, 42%
31.4-34 MW, 41%

LM2500/PGT25
Efficiency

23.2 MW, 37.7%

MS5002E
32 MW, 36%
MS9001EA
130 MW, 34.6%
MS6001B MS7001EA
42 MW, 33% 87 MW, 33%

MS5001, MS5002C-D
26.8-32.6 MW, 29.4%

Power
Modules
Control systems
Modularization of the plant is the best solution to meet overcome
limited site resources and space availability. GE Oil & Gas has all the
necessary engineering, manufacturing and procurement resources
available in-house to produce turnkey modules. Our fabrication
yard is equipped with full-load testing capabilities that replicate
on-site conditions to considerably reduce risk. Our teams support
customers throughout the entire project lifecycle, from design and
installation to ongoing maintenance and upgrades.
Auxiliary equipment
We offer a complete portfolio of auxiliary equipment including
reciprocating compressors, steam turbines, turbo-expanders,
air coolers, pumps, valves and more. Design and manufacturing
is tailored to each plant’s specific process requirements. All
engineering, manufacturing and testing is carried out at our
facilities for optimum quality control.
Delivering
unique results
We have the unique ability to offer an integrated control platform
for compressors with a variety of drivers including gas turbines,
steam turbines and electric motors. Our Integrated Compressor
Train Control (ICTC) system, previously known as Integrated Turbine-
Compressor Control (ITCC), is a well-established product with over
500 installations on different applications including refrigerant
compressors. This integrated product offers a simplified, reliable and
efficient control architecture and software for compressors for anti-
surge control, process control and load sharing.
The ICTC generally uses our Mark VIe system which ensures high
reliability and availability through triple modular redundancy
(TMR) or dual redundancy for critical systems. Key advantages of
an integrated system include cost savings in terms of hardware,
simplified installation and commissioning, enhanced maintainability
and system availability – without impacting performance or safety
of the anti-surge system.
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