The Dresser-Rand DATUM centrifugal compressor will have minimum downtime and ensures low turndown capability. Credit: Siemens.

German engineering giant Siemens has won a contract to supply three residue compression trains for two 250 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) cryogenic gas plants in the Delaware Basin.

The Delaware glass plant is a major producer of reciprocating compression equipment in the region.

Recognising the benefits of centrifugal compression, the customer approached Siemens for a fully integrated, turnkey solution that includes compressors, motors, variable frequency drives and associated process equipment.

Each compression train includes a 22,000hp motor, gearbox and multi-stage Dresser-Rand DATUM centrifugal compressor, all mounted onto a single skid.

Siemens will build the compressors, motors and drives in the US, which are scheduled for commissioning in the last quarter of 2020.

Siemens’ centrifugal compressor solution meets the entire plant duty for the project, using three compression units. The traditional approach of compression would require nearly ten large reciprocating units for the project.

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The fully integrated electric-drive centrifugal compression configuration will reduce operating costs, footprint, capital and maintenance, as well as ensure low turndown capability.

The use of the Siemens’ modern centrifugal compression configuration will reduce the plot space and the necessary infrastructure, such as foundations, piping, wiring and cabling, thereby saving cost for the customer.

The installation of the DATUM fleet at the plant will have minimum downtime despite the un-spared compressor configuration.

Siemens America vice president of oil and gas Patrice Laporte said: “This project is an excellent example of Siemens’ ability to offer its customers a complete integrated solution.”

“This customer is one of the largest shale gas players in the Permian Basin and this is their first order with us. For them to switch from their traditional approach to our proposed solution lends testament to their confidence in our understanding their needs and having the technical expertise to offer a customised, innovative offering.”