ESD Simulation Training and ExplainMedia have created a brand new online course, Centrifugal Compressor Training. This course is an affordable way to access ESD’s centrifugal compressor video at the low price of USD $149. The course undertakes an in-depth analysis on centrifugal compressors, which includes topics from how they are made to how to operate them. The course contains readings, video modules, and quizzes which all help enhance learning when compared to a text-based course.
Centrifugal Compressor Training focuses on four main topics:
After controversy surrounding the construction and startup of Enbridge’s Weymouth compressor station, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted Enbridge’s request to startup the station on October 1st.
Enbridge put in their request on September 16th, five days after a gasket failure that caused large vent of gas and an emergency shutdown. The failure caused a stir in the community, as the compressor station has been a point of contention between some members of the community and Enbridge. Although Enbridge has repeatedly assured the safety of the station, many locals and environments still hold concerns over the operation of the facility.
With the station being authorized for service, it will soon help transport natural gas as a part of Enbridge’s Atlantic Bridge pipeline. The pipeline currently carries gas from New Jersey to Massachusetts and has been in service since the fall of 2019. The compressor station will allow Maine and Atlantic Canada to receive natural gas as well.
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) selected Siemens Energy to provide a cryogenic boil-off gas (BOG) compression train for its Bonny Island plant. The solution will play a key role in providing additional BOG handling capability and spares for the existing system.
The new BOG compression train will be driven by a high-efficiency electric motor and includes two Siemens Energy centrifugal compressors.
Located in Finima, Nigeria, the Bonny Island plant has been in operation since 1999. Siemens’ partnership with NLNG and the Bonny Island project can be traced back over two decades when the plant was first commissioned.
“With more than 20 years of safe and reliable production, the NLNG Bonny Island plant is a staple facility in the global LNG industry,” said Arja Talakar, Senior Vice President, Industrial Applications Products for Siemens Energy. “NLNG’s selection of our cryogenic BOG compression technology is a testament not only to the reliability and performance of our existing equipment at the plant but also to our focused service and ability to meet local content requirements through our in-country presence. The new BOG compression train will contribute to NLNG’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in a highly sustainable manner.”
The order further establishes Siemens Energy’s leading role in LNG boil-off gas compression. The company has a fleet of cryogenic BOG compressors that have accumulated more than 4.2 million hours in service.
“Because of current restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, all discussions between Siemens Energy and NLNG were conducted remotely via virtual meetings,” said Matthew Russell, Head of LNG Industrial Applications Products for Siemens Energy. “In the end, proactive planning, perseverance, and the long-standing relationship between the companies facilitated seamless communication and smooth negotiations virtually.”
Manufacturing, testing, and packaging of the compression train will take place in Duisburg, Germany, with a Free on Board delivery slated for Q4 of 2021.
For further information on Siemens Gas and Power, please see www.siemens.com/energy
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In a letter to Enbridge’s President and CEO Al Monaco, Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren asked for activities at the Weymouth compressor station to be halted. This follows a failure at the station a weak prior, that caused 265,000 cubic feet of natural gas to be vented at ground level and an emergency shutdown.
The letter urges Enbridge to thoroughly investigate the cause of the failure before opening the station, which it had planned to do on October 1st. The release of the gas was due to testing during preparation for the opening of the station.
The accidental gas leak fueled pre-existing concerns surrounding the compressor station, and has made residents and government wary of the situation. The gas released was equivalent to the average daily natural gas consumption in nearly 1500 homes, which caused concern that this amount of gas could be ignited by a spark from a passing vehicle. With Weymouth being a densely populated region of 3100 people per square mile, any sort of dangers could potentially put many people at risk.
Enbridge insists that the station is ready for operations hopes to have the station running by October 1st.
Alpharetta, GA, August 20, 2020 –(PR.com)– Vericor Power Systems (“Vericor”) announced that they recently signed a strategic alliance with Atlas Copco Gas and Process (Atlas Copco) to power integrally geared centrifugal compressors and Companders™ with Vericor gas-driven turbines.
The combination of these efficient, reliable and well proven technologies enable customers around the world to benefit from a compact and cost effective solution.
Designed to handle the most demanding process requirements in remote areas, the Vericor gas turbine powered GT-series compressor from Atlas Copco Gas and Process offers lower CAPEX costs, shorter installation times during commissioning, and lower OPEX costs throughout the machine’s lifecycle. Featuring integrally geared technology, it’s designed to operate in extended service intervals with minimal manpower requirements, while providing lower energy costs than conventional compressor technology.
Vericor, a leader in gas turbine technology with presence in military marine, industrial and oil & gas sectors, produces gas turbines designed to operate reliably where few others could survive. The compact 5,000 HP ASE50B turbine provides continuous power to the Atlas Copco GT series integrally geared centrifugal compressor, minimizing maintenance downtime and optimizing cost efficiency, safety and environmental friendliness.
Vericor gas turbines are extremely compact and reliable, and require low maintenance over their extended operating life. The modular construction of these gas turbines makes scheduled maintenance activities fast and easy and their cold end drive design and fuel flexibility make them ideal for compression applications.
Richard Clinton, Vericor’s CEO, and Umberto Marseglia, Vericor’s CMO thanks Atlas Copco Gas and Process and our customers for the trust in Vericor Power Systems.
About Vericor:
Vericor is a leading OEM that manufactures, sells and supports aero-derivative gas turbines for marine propulsion, mechanical drive and power generation applications including high speed military and civilian ships, industrial pumping, compressor or electric generation applications and oil field applications.
For more information about Vericor visit www.vericor.com
Contact Information:
Vericor Power Systems
Umberto Marseglia
281-813-4500
Contact
www.vericor.com
Siemens Energy was selected to provide centrifugal compressor systems for Saudi Aramco’s Hawiyah Unayzah Gas Reservoir Storage (HUGRS) project. The plant includes a gas injection facility with a capacity of 1,500 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) (42,475,270 cubic meters per day, or m3/d) and a withdrawal facility capable of processing up to 2,000 MMSCFD (56,633,693 m3/d) of gas.
Siemens Energy received the order from Samsung Engineering, who was awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the entire project earlier this year.
The project, located 162 miles (260 kilometers) east of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, includes a plant that will take surplus pipelines gas in the winter months and inject it into an existing depleted field. From here, it can be withdrawn when needed to meet high summer demand.
Siemens Energy will supply the required 20 compression trains. Ten trains will be built for the injection portion of the plant, and another 10 trains will be used for the withdrawal portion of the plant.
“We have a track record of fastest delivery times and a dedicated local workforce to produce these units in our Dammam facility in line with our commitment to Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add program,” said Arja Talakar, Senior Vice President, Industrial Applications Products for Siemens Energy.
This order builds on Siemens’ recent successful supply of compressor trains for other Saudi Aramco projects, including the new Fadhill gas plant and the Hawiyah gas expansion project.
“Siemens Energy is honored to receive this order, which we believe is due to our proven ability to deliver better compressor performance and flawless execution, which ultimately results in lower life cycle costs,” added Patrice Laporte, Head of North America Industrial Applications Products.
For further information on Siemens Gas and Power, please see www.siemens.com/energy
The Gas Compressor Association will be hosting an educational webinar series from July to October. The series will feature seven different hour long sessions that detail different areas of knowledge based around compressors and the oil & gas industry. The webinars will be live every few weeks and will run through zoom calls with a different presenter for each session. The webinars will also be on-demand for those that missed a date or would like to re-watch. A certificate will be given upon completion of the series. The schedule is as follows:
1. July 22nd, 9:30am — Cummins Presents: COVID-19 Safe Work Playbook: Adapting and Growing Through COVID-19
2. August 5th, 9:30am — J-W Power Company Presents: Common Causes of Injury in Gas Compression: Slips/Trips/Falls
3. August 19th, 9:30am — Harvard Corporation Presents: How Ultra Clean Fluids Can Give High Cost Reductions – How Best Practices Need To Be Managed
4. September 2nd, 9:30am — Alliantgroup Presents: Tax Breaks for GCA Members
5. September 16th, 9:30am — The Empowerment Alliance Presents: Fueling America’s Energy Independence
6. September 30th, 9:30am — PENDING CONFIRMATION – WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
7. October 14th, 9:30am — FW Murphy Production Controls Presents: M-LINKTM Modem Capabilities
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Ovity Air Comprimé is located in Le Mans in the Loire Valley in France and has 8 employees.
“The acquisition will open up opportunities to further develop our presence in the area and grow our service offering in the north west of France,” said Vagner Rego, Business Area President Compressor Technique.
The purchase price is not material relative to Atlas Copco’s market capitalization and is not disclosed.
The company will become part of the service division within the Compressor Technique Business Area.
Sara Liljedal, Media Relations Manager
08 743 8060 or 072 144 1038
media@atlascopco.com
Vagner Rego, Business Area President Compressor Technique
With the acquisition of the global compressor business from The Japan Steel Works Burckhardt Compression is strengthening its market presence in Japan. The Japan Steel Works Ltd. whose headquarters are located in Tokyo generated in 2018 overall sales of CHF 1.9 billion. Approximately 1-2% of the overall sales is estimated to be generated in the compressor business. JSW is listed on the Japanese stock exchange. Burckhardt Compression (Japan) Ltd, headquartered in Yokohama, will assume responsibility for the local customer relationship management.
Both parties agreed not to disclose any details of the acquisition price.
Further information:
Marcel Pawlicek, CEO
Tel.: +41 52 262 55 00
marcel.pawlicek@burckhardtcompression.com
