Severn Glocon secures LNG contract in Australia

UK-based control valve specialist Severn Glocon has secured a contract to supply 536 engineered control valves for the processing plant on the Ichthys project onshore LNG facilities in Australia.

As part of the deal, the company will supply cryogenic valves of up to 42in bore, which weighs about 20t, and valves with pressure ratings of up to 2,500 ANSI.

The valves will handle volatile fluids at temperatures below -160°C, and deal with the extreme requirements asociated with cryogenics, thermal dynamics and velocity control.

The valves include customised multi-labyrinth trim, which can be used in applications such as compressor anti-surge and gas-to-flare control.

The multi-labyrinth trim will helps control fluid velocity and reduces stress on components to enhance performance and reliability, as well as enhances valve life and brings down noise levels.

The valves have been manufactured at the group’s Gloucester and Chennai facilities.

JKC Australia LNG, a joint venture of JGC, KBR and Chiyoda has undertaken engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) work activities for the project.

The project is currently under construction phase, while the first valves have been shipped and supply of valves will continue to 2014.

Severn Glocon commercial manager Roger Spiers said the scope, scale and harsh needs of the project requires highly-engineered, technically advanced hardware.

"Our brightest engineers have been focusing their efforts on developing breakthrough valve solutions," Spiers added.

"We have also invested in extended in-house cryogenic testing facilities to optimise delivery times."

The Ichthys LNG project is a joint venture of INPEX, TOTAL and the Australian subsidiaries of Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, Chubu Electric Power and Toho Gas.

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Image: Severn Glocon will supply 536 engineered control valves for the processing plant on the Ichthys Project onshore LNG facilities. Photo: Courtesy of Mixabest.