Gas Processing and Fuel Management Industry
At Sulzer, we support the gas processing and fuel management industry with high-performance technologies that optimize the handling of liquefied gases and cryogenic fuels. From boil-off gas recondensation to precision separation of hydrocarbons, our solutions help operators reduce emissions, recover valuable resources, and improve efficiency across marine, offshore, and onshore applications.
Main applications of gas processing and fuel management industry
Gas processing
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LPG processing
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Butenes separation
Fuel management
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LNG shipping
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Methane shipping
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Cryo-fuels
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Liquid Hydrogen
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FSRO
Enabling Clean and Reliable Fuel Systems Across the Value Chain
Liquefied gases such as LNG, LPG, methane, and hydrogen are increasingly vital in the transition to cleaner energy. Their handling involves challenges like boil-off gas generation, cryogenic conditions, and the presence of heavier hydrocarbons such as butanes and pentanes. These components must be removed to ensure product integrity and safe operation. Efficient processing and separation technologies are essential across applications including LNG shipping, FSROs, and petrochemical operations.
Operating in today’s gas processing and fuel management sector means addressing multiple, interconnected challenges:
Boil-Off Gas Recondensation
Recover valuable fuel and cut emissions with compact, efficient recondensation systems.
Hydrocarbon Separation
Ensure product integrity with high-purity removal of butanes, pentanes, and heavier fractions.
Space-Saving Modular Designs
Optimize performance in marine and offshore environments with compact, lightweight solutions.
Energy-Efficient Distillation
Maximize value by separating heavier hydrocarbons for fuels and petrochemical applications.
We offer compact, modular solutions for boil-off gas recondensation and hydrocarbon separation that improve efficiency across LNG, LPG, methane, and cryogenic fuel applications. Our systems are designed for space-constrained environments like FSROs and LNG carriers, and operate reliably under fluctuating conditions.
At Sulzer we can also provide solutions for energy-efficient distillation of heavier hydrocarbons contained in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) such as butanes, pentanes, and hexanes. These valuable fractions can later be used in fuels, petrochemical production, or blending.
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Gas processing and fuel management
Asia
Small footprint, big impact in decarbonization of ships
Challenge:
A new dual-fueled cargo ship builder needed a compact solution to recover excess BOG (boil-off gas) from LNG.
Solution:
zeroBOG system was designed using liquid LNG as the continuous phase, minimizing liquid hold-up and optimizing its footprint.
Technology:
Results:
The unit was installed providing operational simplicity allowing for self-regulation that handled varying load conditions and liquid-gas maldistribution during marine transport.
Gas processing and fuel management
Asia
Delivering 12+ years of reliability on FSRU
Challenge:
An LNG carrier was converted into a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), due to limited space and strict weight restriction, needed a space-efficient BOG (boil-off gas) recondensation system.
Solution:
zeroBOG system was installed during the conversion process, designed to maintain complete BOG recondensation regardless of fluctuating flow rates and operational conditions.
Technology:
Results:
The unit has 12+ years of continuous, stable operation, with consistent performance despite varying BOG flow rates and process conditions.
150+ Years Experience
Proven track record in chemical process engineering and equipment manufacturing.
Global Presence
Worldwide support network with local expertise and rapid response capabilities.
Quality Assurance
ISO certified processes and rigorous quality control for reliable, safe operations.