Bergamo March 2nd, 2009 - Bechtel selected OMB valves s.p.a. to supply cryogenic valves for the Angola LNG project now in construction in the the coastal town of Soyo, some 350km north of Luanda.
The project involves the construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) train with production capacity of 6.8 billion cubic metres a year (5.2 million tons).
Consuming around one billion cubic feet of gas a day, the plant has a projected lifespan of 30 years and with a cost of $4bn, the project represents the largest single investment in Angolan history. First production is expected in the first quarter of 2012.
Chevron is the lead partner through its subsidiary, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, owning a 36.4% share. The other consortium members are Sonangol, the national oil company – as Sonagas – with 22.8%, Eni, BP and Total also holding 13.6% apiece.
OMB Valves scope of work is the supply of forged steel gate, globe and check valves for cryogenic service.