Chart Industries to Equip Argent LNG’s Louisiana Facility | LNG

US cryogenic equipment manufacturer Chart Industries will supply its mid-scale modular liquefaction solution for the Argent LNG facility in Port Fourchon, Louisiana.

Chart’s integrated pre-cooled single mixed refrigerant (IPSMR®) process technology is at the core of the liquefaction solution and will enable Argent LNG to tailor its liquefaction systems to site-specific conditions.

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Capacity is comparable to gas turbines with a single coldbox capacity, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Jonathan Bass, CEO at Argent LNG, said he is excited to work with Chart on the project.

He continued: “The superior performance of the IPSMR® technology will enable us to optimize our operations and bring an attractive, competitive solution to the market, expected to come online in 2029/2023.”

Chart has started engineering work related to the project and hopes to book an order for IPSMR® technology and equipment in 2025.

In conjunction with its contract with Chart, Argent LNG has also confirmed its selection of global engineering company Worley as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and development partner for the project.

Under the terms of an agreement, Worley will initiate the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) process with Argent and move to the pre-FEED phase, where a better definition of the development will be achieved.

Worley’s services will be delivered through its Houston and Baton Rouge offices, leveraging global LNG expertise.

The Argent LNG facility in Louisiana covers 143 hectares and will produce up to 20 million tonnes of LNG per year at full capacity.