Oil Patch Bits: Air Liquide signs contract with Kinetrex Energy

Air Liquide Engineering & Construction said it has been selected by Kinetrex Energy to upgrade their North Plant LNG production unit in Indianapolis, Indiana, by replacing the cold box with the Smartfin proprietary technology. This state-of-the-art, single mixed-refrigerant technology for small to medium scale plants will enable Kinetrex Energy to increase the plant capacity and leverage its existing assets for clean fuel solutions.

The upgraded LNG plant, using Air Liquide technology, is expected to start operation by the end of 2018.

As a pioneer in LNG, Air Liquide has delivered more than 20 LNG liquefaction facilities worldwide over the past 50 years. Air Liquide successfully re-entered the LNG market in 2015 and has achieved commercial successes by leveraging its strong expertise in cryogenics and gas treatment.