AMPO POYAM VALVES will supply more than 5,550 engineered valves for the North Field South (NFS) onshore liquefied natural gas facilities project in Ras Laffan, Qatar. The supply package includes both cryogenic and non-cryogenic valves for the large-scale LNG development being carried out by QatarEnergy LNG. The project includes the construction of two new LNG production trains, each with a capacity of 8 million tonnes per annum.
The North Field South development also includes gas treatment facilities, natural gas liquids recovery units, helium extraction and refining facilities, and a carbon capture and sequestration system with a capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per annum. The project has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 25% compared with similar LNG facilities.
AMPO POYAM VALVES will supply gate, globe and check valves for different services across the facilities. Its scope includes large-sized and high-pressure equipment designed for demanding operating conditions. Among the products in the package are 60-inch, 900-pound pressure-seal gate valves. These large valves are designed to manage the flow of fluids and gases under high-pressure conditions and will form part of the project’s process infrastructure.
The engineering, procurement and construction contract for the North Field South onshore facilities is being executed by a joint venture between Technip Energies France and CCC on behalf of QatarEnergy LNG. The latest order builds on AMPO POYAM VALVES’ earlier involvement in Qatar’s North Field expansion programme. In 2022, the company supplied engineered valves for the North Field East project, where the supplied valves have already been installed.
The company has supplied engineered valve solutions for major LNG and energy projects in several international markets. Its project experience includes installations in the United States, Qatar, China, Europe, Africa, Australia and other markets across the Americas. The North Field South project is part of Qatar’s continued expansion of its LNG production infrastructure. The new facilities are expected to add significant production capacity while incorporating technologies aimed at reducing emissions.
The large valve package reflects the scale and technical requirements of the project. Cryogenic valves are required for applications involving extremely low temperatures, while non-cryogenic valves are used across other sections of the processing and utility systems.
AMPO POYAM VALVES said its experience in engineered valve solutions for LNG facilities supports its role in the project. The company’s previous work on the North Field East expansion also provides experience relevant to Qatar’s large-scale LNG infrastructure.
The North Field South development will add to Ras Laffan’s position as a major centre for LNG production and processing. The project combines LNG production with gas treatment, helium recovery and carbon capture infrastructure as Qatar continues to expand its energy facilities.
