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Kawasaki Heavy Industries and JFE Engineering have just formalized a major agreement to convert the Sakaide LNG terminal. This collaboration emerges as a direct response to the increase in liquefied natural gas demand, driven primarily by the upcoming operation of the Sakaide Power Plant No. 5.
Technical Details of the LNG Terminal Expansion
On site, the project includes the implementation of a prestressed concrete storage tank with a capacity of 180,000 kL. Likewise, the plan includes the installation of advanced vaporizers with a capacity of 50 t/h.
Kawasaki will assume responsibility for the tank design and fabrication, while JFE Engineering will lead the civil engineering and plant construction. Additionally, the vaporization systems are expected to be ready by fiscal year 2029, while the main tank will complete the complex in 2031.
Kawasaki’s previous experience with over 70 cryogenic tanks globally guarantees flawless technical execution. The modernization of these facilities in Sakaide is a fundamental component for factories and consumers migrating toward cleaner energy sources. This joint effort between the Sakaide LNG consortium and the construction companies strengthens the commitment to a real energy transition.
Source and photo: Kawasaki