Design Engineering & Project Management 

ALP has completed a feasibility study for the extension of gas utilisation throughout Kazakhstan using mini-LNG plants and distribution networks in rural areas of Kazakhstan. In these remote areas, traditional methods of gas distribution are financially unfeasible. Liquefied natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were all considered as suitable options utilising gas from large pipelines or flare recovery. 

The plant was designed to be fully skid-mounted, fixed on foundations or totally mobile on trailers to keep site work to a minimum. Liquid Gas can be stored in various-sized tanks/containers and distributed by road on trucks. Once transported, the liquid gas can be distributed to remote areas e.g. small towns and villages. 

The focus of the study was on efficient and proven technologies for cost-effective production, storage, distribution and transport. The ultimate objective was to minimise CAPEX and OPEX. Consideration was also given to safety and environmental impacts.