ABB to provide electrification package for Mozambique LNG project

ABB has been selected by the CCS JV, comprising Saipem, McDermott and Chiyoda, to provide an end-to-end electrification package for the $20bn Mozambique LNG Project.

Planned to commence production in 2024, the French oil and gas company Total-led Mozambique LNG project comprises the Golfinho-Atum gas field development in the offshore Area 1 Block of the deep-water Rovuma Basin.

It also involves the construction of a 12.88 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) onshore LNG facility on the Cabo Delgado coast of Mozambique.

Under the contract, ABB team in Singapore will build 14 large onshore electrical houses or prefabricated electrical substation buildings (PESB).

Specifically designed for oil and gas applications, the PESB will be later transported to the Mozambique LNG Project site.

Additionally, ABB will integrate its electrical control and power management system alongside 110kV gas-insulated switchgears (GIS), medium voltage switchgears and low voltage switchgears.

ABB oil and gas global vice-president Johan de Villiers said: “We have optimised and customised our solutions to meet the specific technical and capital expenditure requirements of the customer.

“With ABB as the main original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for electrical systems, Mozambique LNG Project will benefit in terms of cost-efficiency, maintenance, service as well as upgrades and expansions.”

The Area 1 Mozambique LNG facility will comprise two liquefaction trains, which will have a combined nameplate capacity of 12.88Mtpa in the initial phase.

CCS JV is responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the onshore liquefaction plant along with its support facilities for the Mozambique LNG project.

Illustration of the Mozambique LNG project. Credit: Mozambique LNG.

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ABB brought on board to power Total-led Mozambique LNG Project

2021-03-18

The company will deliver an end-to-end electrification package for landmark natural gas project off the coast of Africa

CCS JV, comprising Saipem, McDermott and Chiyoda, has signed a deal with ABB to provide comprehensive integrated and intelligent electrical systems for the east-African Mozambique LNG field which is expected to start production by 2024.

With LNG capacity of approximately 13 million tonnes per annum, the current development will spearhead crucial economic and social investment for Mozambique.

Brandon Spencer, President of ABB Energy Industries said, “Winning this project is a testament to ABB’s technical superiority in electrification technologies, as well as our highly skilled management and engineering capabilities. We are proud to be part of Africa’s economic growth story, especially Mozambique.”

ABB’s 26-month project will culminate in a significant installed base in Mozambique for ABB and will involve collaboration across multiple ABB divisions and regions, led by ABB in Singapore. Fourteen large onshore electrical houses (e-houses) or prefabricated electrical substation buildings (PESB) – specifically designed for oil and gas applications, will be built by ABB team in Singapore and transported to the Mozambique LNG Project site.

The company will also integrate its electrical control and power management system alongside 110kV gas-insulated switchgears (GIS), medium voltage switchgears (33kV, 11kV) and low voltage switchgears.

Johan de Villiers, Global Vice President, Oil and Gas commented: “We have optim­­­­­­­ized and customized our solutions to meet the specific technical and capital expenditure requirements of the customer. With ABB as the main original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for electrical systems, Mozambique LNG Project will benefit in terms of cost-efficiency, maintenance, service as well as upgrades and expansions.”

With operations in over 23 countries, ABB is a leading supplier of automation and electrification technologies across Africa. The company is committed to generating in country value across the region delivering several initiatives aimed at supporting local communities and workforces, as well as those promoting collaboration, social inclusion, and the importance of education.

ABB’s Process Automation business is a leader in automation, electrification and digitalization for the process and hybrid industries. We serve our customers with a broad portfolio of products, systems, and end-to-end solutions, including our #1 distributed control system, software, and lifecycle services, industry-specific products as well as measurement and analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings. As the global #2 in the market, we build on our deep domain expertise, diverse team, and global footprint, and are dedicated to helping our customers increase competitiveness, improve their return on investment and run safe, smart, and sustainable operations.