Powering the Future of LNG

Engineering Expertise for the Midstream and LNG Industries

For more than 30 years, Waldemar S. Nelson and Company has proudly served the Midstream and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industries, offering comprehensive engineering, design, project management, procurement and architectural support. Currently, NELSON is contributing its expertise to site power generation for an LNG project in Louisiana.

LNG is primarily composed of methane and ethane. It is cooled to an ultra-low temperature of -260°F, transforming it into a liquid for safer, more efficient storage and transport. This process reduces its volume to about 1/600th of its gaseous state, making it ideal for non-pressurized storage and shipping.

However, the liquefaction process is energy-intensive, requiring approximately 200 to 400 kWh of electricity per ton of LNG produced. In fact, 7% to 15% of the natural gas feedstock delivered to a liquefaction facility is often consumed to generate the electricity needed for production. For an average LNG facility producing 5 million tons of LNG annually, this translates to hundreds of megawatt-hours of power consumption each year.

NELSON has extensive experience in power generation and electrical distribution, making us a trusted partner in the LNG industry. We continue to seek opportunities to support owners and EPC contractors in this dynamic and growing market.