Endress+Hauser USA Commits To Strengthen LNG Industry

Endress+Hauser, a global supplier of measurement instrumentation and services for industrial process engineering, has announced it will supply tank gauging systems for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry on the Gulf Coast. 

Endress+Hauser continues to grow its LNG tank gauging solutions to support customers and meet growing market demands. Image used courtesy of Endress+Hauser

 

Storage and Transfer Gauges

It doesn’t matter if storing a liquid, a gas, or a gas in a liquid state—multiple measurements must be monitored at all times when storing or transferring these fluids. Temperature, pressure, and product-level gauges/sensors are a few of the common measurement devices used in the oil and gas industries. When dealing with liquids or gasses that are dangerous or stored at high pressures, these gauges and sensors need to be accurate and reliable. 

Natural gas is liquified to make storage and transportation safer. Image used courtesy of Adobe Stock

 

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Natural gas is a fuel found worldwide. The problem with natural gas is storing or transporting the gas in a pressurized vessel. If the vessel were compromised, the high-pressure gas would rapidly escape and be quite flammable. By liquifying the gas, storing or transporting it becomes less dangerous as the liquid is no longer flammable, doesn’t require high-pressure storage, and takes up 1/600th of the volume. 

To liquify the gas, producers cool the product to -162 °C. The liquid is non-toxic and non-corrosive, so the conditions of the vessels will not degrade over time due to the LNG. Many companies transport LNG over roadways and oceans every day without incident.

 

Tank Gauging

When monitoring a storage vessel's level, temperature, or pressure, gauges that operate at the storage temperature and pressure are necessary. Some products are stored at room temperature and atmosphere pressure. These are ideal conditions, but some products, such as LGN, require extremely low temperatures. These low temperatures will require special instruments designed to operate well below -200 °C.

 

Endress+Hauser has been awarded LNG tank gauging projects on the Gulf Coast to support American energy and infrastructure. Image used courtesy of Adobe Stock

 

Endress+Hauser LNG Industry Initiative

Already a global manufacturer and supplier of measurement systems for the process automation industry, Endress+Hauser is focused on gauging instruments specifically designed for the LNG market. 

To strengthen the current prioritized support for the LNG industry, Endress+Hauser USA has invested in new resources and been awarded several LNG tank gauging projects for the Gulf Coast. The company has committed to continuously supporting energy production in American energy industries to stay competitive within this market. 

As Endress+Hauser grows its LNG tank gauging portfolio, it plans to meet supply chain goals, reduce unaccounted losses, and reduce operational costs. This initiative will allow Endress+Hauser's customers to stay proactive concerning accuracy, safety, and reliability for tank LNG gauging instruments.