LNG Infrastructure – DESFA
Location
DESFA, The Revithoussa LNG Terminal, Greece
Building Type
Static LNG Facility based on the rock Revithoussa Island
Key Features:
Dimensions:
Revithoussa Island square
Processing Capacity:
5.1 mtpa LNG
Facility Type:
LNG Receiving, Storage (225,000 m3), and Regasification Unit
Pipelines:
Specialized pipes on seabed to shore facilities
Operational Buildings:
Jetty, LNG pump station, sea water pump station, ORV and SCV vaporizers, Fire pump station, export gas pipeline station, Emergency turbine generator, air compressor unit, control room and electrical room, transformers unit
Engineering Services Provided:
Process Design:
• Liquefaction Processes: Selection of systems and equipment for cooling natural gas to −162°C to transform it into a liquid state.
• Compression and Turbine Equipment: Selection of compressors, coolers, and heat exchangers required for gas cooling.
• Evaporation Equipment: Regasification system (vaporizers) need for transformation LNG from storage tanks using high-pressure pumps to gaseous natural gas for export to shore facilities and for stable vapor recovery (BOG) inside LNG terminal
• Compression and Turbine Equipment: Selection of compressors, coolers, and heat exchangers required for gas cooling.
• Evaporation Equipment: Regasification system (vaporizers) need for transformation LNG from storage tanks using high-pressure pumps to gaseous natural gas for export to shore facilities and for stable vapor recovery (BOG) inside LNG terminal
LNG Storage System:
• Cryogenic Tanks: Design of cryogenic storage tanks capable of withstanding extremely low temperatures.
• Insulation Systems: Advanced insulation materials and technologies to minimize heat loss and LNG evaporation.
• Pressure and Vapor Management: Systems to prevent excessive pressure buildup in storage tanks due to LNG evaporation.
• Insulation Systems: Advanced insulation materials and technologies to minimize heat loss and LNG evaporation.
• Pressure and Vapor Management: Systems to prevent excessive pressure buildup in storage tanks due to LNG evaporation.
Loading and Transport Systems:
• LNG Loading/Unloading Systems: Design of pipelines, pumps, and valves to transport LNG to tankers or other delivery systems.
• Robotic Cranes and Pumps: For efficient handling of large LNG volumes.
• Specialized Pipelines: Designed to withstand cryogenic temperatures and high pressure.
• Robotic Cranes and Pumps: For efficient handling of large LNG volumes.
• Specialized Pipelines: Designed to withstand cryogenic temperatures and high pressure.
Safety and Environmental Protection:
• Leak and Fire Detection Systems: Advanced systems for detecting leaks and preventing accidents.
• Emergency Response Procedures: Design of backup systems and emergency installations such as fire suppression systems.
• Emission Reduction Systems: Solutions to minimize environmental impact, including the reuse of vaporized gas.
• Emergency Response Procedures: Design of backup systems and emergency installations such as fire suppression systems.
• Emission Reduction Systems: Solutions to minimize environmental impact, including the reuse of vaporized gas.
Automation and Control Systems:
• Process Monitoring and Control: Implementation of control systems to ensure stable operations, pressure management, temperature control, and equipment monitoring.
• Remote Monitoring and Control: Modern telemetry systems for managing infrastructure on remote facilities.
• Remote Monitoring and Control: Modern telemetry systems for managing infrastructure on remote facilities.
Facility Expansion or Modernization:
• Needs Assessment: Evaluation of required additional capacities or new technologies, identification of locations for new equipment, and piping integration.
• New Technology Integration: Implementation of innovative solutions to enhance productivity, reduce energy consumption, and minimize environmental impact.
• Detailed Expansion/Modification Design: Comprehensive plans for technological and operational improvements.
• New Technology Integration: Implementation of innovative solutions to enhance productivity, reduce energy consumption, and minimize environmental impact.
• Detailed Expansion/Modification Design: Comprehensive plans for technological and operational improvements.
