The commitment to LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), through modular and micro-scale solutions, is presented as a great alternative for the needs of companies. In this context, Galileo Technologies implemented a new Virtual Gas Pipeline™ that supplies LNG to a thermal power plant in the Cuyo region, Argentina.
The liquefaction plant is located on the land of the company Transportadora de Gas del Norte S.A. (TGN) next to the “La Mora” compression plant. The nine Cryobox are connected to the TGN pipeline, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and produce approximately 120 tons of LNG per day. This Virtual Pipeline™ supplies the Methax Thermal Power Plant on a continuous basis, which generates 40MW and is located in the town of Luján de Cuyo in the province of Mendoza.
“Our technology allows gas to be liquefied directly in the well, satisfying the needs of customers, and then transported in cryogenic isotanks along the country’s routes. We are proud to operate in the Cuyo region, where we know that we are ensuring the electricity needed on a continuous basis with the cutting-edge technology that characterizes us,” explained Juan Ojanguren, Vice President of Galileo Energía S.A.
Advantages of the Virtual Pipeline™
With cryogenic isotanks, the Virtual Gas Pipeline™ system takes care of transporting energy by route. This way, with micro-scale LNG solutions, consumers who are not connected to traditional gas pipeline networks can be reached.
Another advantage, the possibility for the company to transport fuel from and to remote places, also makes it possible to reduce the environmental impact and reduce companies’ operative costs.