LNG Regasification Station in Chonburi, Thailand (EPC Project by HOUPU)

Project Overview
The LNG Regasification Station in Chonburi, Thailand, was constructed by Houpu Clean Energy (HOUPU) under an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) turnkey contract, representing another landmark clean energy infrastructure project delivered by the company in Southeast Asia. Located in the core industrial zone of Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), the station plays a crucial role in supplying stable, low-carbon pipeline natural gas to surrounding industrial parks, gas-fired power plants, and the city gas network. As a turnkey project, it encompassed full-cycle services from design and procurement to construction, commissioning, and operational support. It successfully introduced advanced LNG receiving and regasification technology to the region, enhancing the diversity and security of the local energy supply while demonstrating HOUPU's capabilities in system integration and engineering delivery within the international energy sector.

Core Systems & Technical Features

1. Efficient Modular Regasification System
   The station's core features a modular, parallel regasification system, primarily utilizing ambient air vaporizers complemented by auxiliary heating units to ensure stable operation in high-temperature and high-humidity conditions. The system has a design daily processing capacity of XX (to be specified) with a wide load adjustment range of 30%-110%. It can调节 the number of operating modules in real-time based on downstream gas demand, achieving highly efficient and energy-saving operation.
2. Adaptability Design for Tropical Coastal Environment
   Specifically engineered for Chonburi's coastal industrial environment of high temperature, high humidity, and high salt spray, critical equipment and structures throughout the station received specialized protective enhancements:
   • Vaporizers, piping, and structural components use special stainless steel and heavy-duty anti-corrosion coatings to resist salt spray corrosion.
   • Electrical systems and instrument cabinets feature moisture-proof and enhanced designs with protection ratings of IP65 or higher.
   • The station layout balances efficient process flow with ventilation and heat dissipation, with equipment spacing complying with safety codes for tropical regions.
3. Intelligent Operation & Safety Control System
   The entire station is centrally monitored and managed by an integrated SCADA system and a Safety Instrumented System (SIS), enabling automated control of the regasification process, automatic BOG recovery, equipment health diagnostics, and remote fault. The system includes multi-level safety interlocks (covering leak detection, fire alarms, and Emergency Shutdown - ESD) and is linked to the local fire-fighting system, meeting both international and Thailand's highest safety standards.
4. BOG Recovery & Comprehensive Energy Utilization Design
   The system integrates an efficient BOG recovery and recondensation unit, achieving near-zero emissions of boil-off gas from the station. Furthermore, the project interfaces for cold energy utilization, allowing the future use of released during LNG regasification for district cooling or related industrial processes, thereby improving the station's overall energy efficiency and economics.

EPC Turnkey Services & Localized Implementation
As the EPC contractor, HOUPU provided a one-stop solution covering preliminary survey, process design, equipment procurement and integration, civil construction, installation and commissioning, personnel training, and operational support. The project team overcame multiple challenges including international logistics, adaptation to local regulations, and construction in a hot and humid climate, ensuring high-quality, on-time project delivery. A comprehensive local operation, maintenance, and technical service system was also established.

Project Value & Industry Impact
The commissioning of the Chonburi LNG Regasification Station strongly supports the green energy strategy of Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor, providing industrial users in the region with a stable and economical clean energy option. As an EPC benchmark project for HOUPU in Southeast Asia, it successfully validates the company's mature technological solutions and robust international project delivery capabilities. It serves as another successful example of Chinese clean energy equipment and technology serving markets in countries along the "Belt and Road" initiative.