Innovations to reduce cost and schedule for small-scale LNG

A small-scale LNG (ssLNG) plant does not equate to small design challenges. On the contrary, a small LNG plant requires additional effort to minimize capital and operating costs in a wider and somewhat more unpredictable operating window. It is, therefore, critical to offer a design that is robust and flexible for all the expected operating cases, while at the same time avoiding unnecessary plant complexities. Growth potential for ssLNG. In the coming decade, increased interest in LNG for transportation, peakshaving, power generation and marine fuel (bunkering in support of IMO regulations) is expected to significantly expand the need for ssLNG liquefaction plants. In this article, ssLNG re