AG&P and Air Liquide Global sign MoU to develop LNG infrastructure

AG&P has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Air Liquide Group’s engineering and construction division Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions to develop small-scale infrastructure for LNG distribution across Asia.

The agreement will enable AG&P and Air Liquide to focus on liquefaction, transportation and downstream infrastructure to deliver LNG to various sectors such as power, shipping, ground transport and other industrial applications.

AG&P chairman Jose P Leviste (Jr.) said: “This milestone agreement with Air Liquide will enable the integration of downstream LNG infrastructure, including small-scale regasification terminals, distribution hubs, truck loading stations and boil-off gas handling systems into AG&P’s LNG supply network for rapid delivery of tolled gas to last-mile customers.

“Our aim is to streamline Air Liquide’s know-how in gas processing technology and patents with AG&P’s experience in design, engineering and construction to bring the most competitive solutions to customers across Asia. We offer unique products for both onshore and offshore applications.”

Under the MoU, AG&P will integrate the Air Liquide-developed technologies with its expertise in planning, designing engineering, financing and operating LNG infrastructure modules to develop upgraded blocks across the LNG supply chain.

Both companies will work to develop standardised downstream LNG modules, which will reduce costs and decrease delivery time.

The agreement also includes the usage of innovative Boil-off Gas (BOG) management systems that ensure environmental and economic benefits.

Air Liquide engineering and construction vice president and chairman Domenico D’Élia said: “We chose AG&P to be our partner because of their reputation for innovation, safety record and fast delivery.

“Through this agreement, we will be able to meet the dynamic requirements of customers in the vast region of Asia where small quantities of LNG need to be delivered efficiently to end-users scattered across vast distances.”

LNG demand is a cheaper and cleaner alternative for power generation, shipping, ground transport and industrial use that is expected to increase worldwide.