NIDEC ASI WORKING TO EXPAND PRODUCTION FROM THE WORLD’S LARGEST NATURAL GAS FIELD

The goal is to reach a production of 126 million tonnes per year of LNG (liquefied natural gas) by 2028 through the implementation of two new gas transport trains that will make Qatar one of the world’s largest LNG exporters and Europe’s largest supplier.

The project stands at the heart of the major transformation Europe is undergoing in terms of energy supplies after Russia cut off natural gas supplies and forced countries to look for alternative energy sources. LNG is the ideal solution to rely on to fill the supply gap.

The system designed by Nidec ASI is unique in the industry because it uses an innovative 4-pole motor model driven by PWM type inverters. Compared to traditional solutions using 2-pole motors with LCI-type inverters, the installation is able to offer increased operability and high productivity, and is overall less expensive, more robust and reliable.

The entire development and production of the motors were assigned to the Nidec ASI plant in Monfalcone, Italy, and this new technology will play a leading role in the electric revolution taking place in the LNG sector, where more and more gas turbines can be replaced by electric motors with minimal environmental impact. The project thus demonstrates how technically CAPEX and OPEX emission levels can be minimized while guaranteeing even higher efficiency.

Nidec electric motors perfectly meet the decarbonization needs of the oil and gas industry, considering that more than 139 billion cubic meters of gas were burnt in 2022 alone, resulting in high CO2 levels.