CTCI to build regasification facility

At NT$29.6 billion in contract value, the regasification facility will convert LNG coming from four 180 million l cryogenic tanks into gaseous state natural gas for further distribution, at an output of 1600 tph. Slated to be completed by 2030, the regasification facility helps increase resilience in natural gas supply across the island and contributes to national energy stability, in a time when LNG and LNG-induced electricity are in hot demand due to economic growth, AI infrastructure power needs, and decarbonised/low-carbon power generation trend.

“We appreciate that CPC Corp. has further entrusted CTCI with the Kaohsiung Intercontinental LNG Receiving Terminal project,” said Michael Yang, Chairman of CTCI Corp. “The construction of LNG storage tanks at the terminal is currently at full speed. For the regasification facility, CTCI will leverage green and intelligent technologies to save energy, cut carbon emissions, and make construction more time-efficient. We look forward to working with CPC Corp. to achieve the national energy security goal.”

The regasification facility comes with sustainable and innovative features. Seawater is used for heating the cryogenic LNG at -162°C into gaseous state. The cold energy released from the regasification process is recovered and repurposed for air conditioning inside the facility. CTCI also utilises its pipeline cleaning robot and pipeline flange bolt fastening module system to tackle the most complex and risky challenges during pipeline construction, thus enhancing construction efficiency, quality, and safety.

Globally, the demand for LNG is expected to increase 60% by 2040. In Taiwan, natural gas is set to become the major source for power generation as the nation attempts to lower carbon emissions from electricity. This has driven plans for building new LNG terminals.

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