Russia’s $27bn Yamal LNG project to receive power equipment from AEG

AEG Power Solutions has secured a contract to supply equipment for the $27bn Yamal LNG project in Russia.

Novatek owns a 50.1% stake in the project, which is developed by JSC Yamal LNG. Total and CNPC own a 20% stake each, while the Silk Road Fund owns a 9.9% interest.  

JSC Yamal is implementing the project to build a natural gas liquefaction plant, which will have a capacity of 16.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) based on the resources of the South-Tambeyskoye field.

The plant will have three trains with total capacity of 16.5 million tonnes of LNG per year and the first train will be operational by the end of next year, with full capacity expected by 2021.

AEG’s Protect 8 power supply systems will ensure uninterrupted supply for the Yamal LNG Project.

The systems also meet all the stringent technical requirements that the project has set for the equipment to be operated in challenging climate conditions.

The Yamal LNG plant will receive more than 50 Protect 8 three-phase UPS units, which employ new technology and are based on the double conversion topology.

AEG said that the technology will ensure safe operation of high-performance equipment in demanding climate conditions.

AEG Power Solutions global industry sales vice-president John Ferriman said: “We have a rich experience and the Protect 8 UPS system has a proven track record of operation in most challenging environments.

“The gas market is now gaining momentum and we are positioning ourselves to benefit from it.”

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Image: AEG’s Protect 8 power supply systems will insure uninterrupted supply for the Yamal LNG Project. Photo: courtesy of Novatek.