Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) announced that its automation and security systems will help Freeport LNG Development (Freeport LNG) expand its southeast Texas liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal into a world-class liquefaction and export operation. This expansion will give Freeport LNG 13.9 million tons a year of export capacity. Start-up is expected in 2018.
HPS will be the integrated main automation contractor (I-MAC) for the expansion project. In this role, HPS will be responsible for designing, delivering and installing the automation, instrumentation, controls and safety and security systems. The unified approach will be critical in helping the project meet operational and business readiness goals on day-one of start-up.
The terminal, located on Quintana Island near Freeport, Texas, will build three new processing units, or trains, as part of a more than USD 13B expansion, adding gas pretreatment and liquefaction capabilities. Honeywell will supply its automation and control expertise and a unique approach to project consulting and execution to support Freeport LNG’s move to exporting LNG in the wake of newly-exploited domestic natural gas resources.
Honeywell will go beyond the traditional main automation contractor role to include a broader scope of products, services, and consulting capabilities that add value over the entire project and operating lifecycle of the venture.
