developed a concept for distribution of LNG on 40ft ISO containers for potential gas consumers not connected to a pipeline today. Applicable for smaller LNG volumes (0-100MW equivalent power plants, but can also be economically developed for up to 300MW depending on LNG sourcing point) and customers requiring quick startup.

 

 LNG ISO Container Solutions – Intermodal LNG Transportation

  •  developed a concept for distribution of LNG on 40ft ISO containers for potential gas ­consumers not connected to a pipeline today providing prospective clients with the following benefits:
    • Reduced lead time compared to conventional Small Scale LNG solutions – 6 months vs 24-36 months.
    • The use of standard ISO LNG containers with IMDG certification does not require extensive approval procedures before application. Can be used at the existing port and road infrastructure.
    • Lower CAPEX as intermodular infrastructure can be rented on a shorter-term basis.
    • The LNG ISO container solution can be applied anywhere in the world with a container port and suitable roads to move containers on land.
  • LNG can be supplied from a truck loading unit connected to a terminal or storage tank (relevant ­examples are Spain or Singapore), or a floating barge with a truck loading unit that can be moored against a large LNG carrier creating a “floating jetty”.
  • If loaded from an LNG Carrier, a barge can be stationed alongside an LNG “Mother vessel” where the empty containers received from the feeder’s vessel can be filled up.
  • The LNG ISO containers can be transported by sea on traditional container feeder vessels, or ­alternatively an economical Norgas ISO carrier can be developed by utilizing an existing Offshore Support Vessel with minimal modifications.

The transportation of LNG via ISO tank containers is an innovative and effective supplement to conventional natural gas distribution. It is a flexible, quick, and low-cost solution with a short lead time. It’s a well ­proven solution and the ISO LNG tank container model is very well suited as a start-up solution or for smaller ­volumes in remote locations.