Project Engineering

For maximum efficiency each Mobile Pipeline project requires dedicated engineering of filling and discharging facilities, optimization of transportation logistics and possible adjustment of semi-trailer / other equipment design.

A proper selection of equipment creates a balance between preferable initial capital investment and minimal project operational costs. It also enables the planning of a graduated investment in the project development to meet finance resources limitation and to take into account the energy market uncertainty factors.

Project engineering relates to the following operational costs considerations:

• Trailers operation is usually the biggest component of mobile pipeline operational costs.
• Gas transportation units' maintenance, and then filling and discharging equipment maintenance are important parts of the operational costs comparable to the cost of trailers operation.
• Gas pressure increase and further reduction also involve significant energy costs.

The following considerations have to be taken in the planning of a LMP project:

1) data on fuel quantities

2) mode of consumption

3) consumer characteristics

4) distances and road limitations

5) truck operation costs

6) land-use limitation

7) local regulation regarding on-road transportation

8) the cost of gas facilities

9) fuels prices differentials.

We begin with a feasibility study of the proposed project with the partner / client and after having positive results continue toward complete equipment set engineering. Such a study will help us to choose the right gas consumer for the project.