Marmara Ereğlisi LNG Terminal

LNG Import Terminal

Sofregaz Supports LNG Expansion in Turkey

  • Project Name: Marmara Ereğlisi LNG Terminal - E for EPC
  • Country: Turkey
  • Project Site Location: Marmara LNG Terminal
  • Name of Client: RONESANS (Final Client: BOTAS)
  • Project Type: Detailed Design
  • Completion Date: 2017

Located in Marmara, Turkey, the Marmara Ereğlisi LNG Terminal is a critical facility for Turkey’s natural gas infrastructure. In response to rising energy demands, the terminal’s capacity increase project focused on enhancing its send-out capabilities. Key upgrades included the installation of:

  • 3 high-pressure LNG pumps,
  • 2 Open Rack Vaporizers (ORVs) to efficiently convert LNG back into gas,
  • 4 warm water pumps to ensure reliable vaporization even in colder months.

These additions significantly boosted the terminal’s ability to supply natural gas to the Turkish grid, supporting the country’s growing energy needs.

Sofregaz led the detailed design phase of the project, ensuring that all elements of the capacity expansion were seamlessly integrated into the existing terminal infrastructure.
Our team was responsible for:

  • Developing comprehensive process flow diagrams for the upgraded facilities,
  • Providing detailed mechanical equipment specifications for the new pumps and vaporizers,
  • Overseeing the safety design, ensuring compliance with international safety standards,
  • Designing the necessary electrical systems to support the new equipment.

LNG Send-Out Capacity Enhancement 

The project’s primary focus was to increase the terminal’s ability to regasify LNG and send it out to the national grid. The addition of 3 LNG high-pressure pumps and 2 ORVs dramatically improved the terminal’s efficiency, ensuring it could meet peak demand during both summer and winter months. Sofregaz’s engineering expertise ensured that these upgrades were implemented with minimal disruption to the terminal’s operations.

Safety and Efficiency Upgrades 

Safety was a top priority throughout the design and installation phases. Sofregaz ensured that all new components met the highest standards for safety and operational efficiency, including designing advanced safety systems for the terminal’s new equipment. Our work also involved ensuring that the warm water pumps used for vaporization would function reliably even in Turkey’s colder regions.

Sustainable Operations 

The use of Open Rack Vaporizers (ORVs) significantly reduces the terminal’s environmental footprint by using seawater to vaporize LNG, a more energy-efficient method compared to traditional systems. This aligns with Sofregaz’s commitment to designing energy infrastructure that not only meets operational needs but also prioritizes environmental sustainability.

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