Industrial Park Virtual Pipelines
Dedicated LNG supply systems for industrial zones
Project Overview
Industrial Park Virtual Pipelines provide centralized LNG reception, storage, and regasification facilities that serve multiple industrial users within a defined area. This shared infrastructure approach reduces costs for individual users while providing reliable, clean energy to manufacturing clusters, special economic zones, and industrial parks.
Capacity
20 - 200 tons/day
Service area
Up to 50 km radius
Capex
$15M - $80M
Timeline
12-18 months
Site Location
Location Details
Geographic and infrastructure information
Geographic Location
Coastal area with deep water access, protected from severe weather events.
Infrastructure Access
Connected to major highways and rail networks. Proximity to existing natural gas pipeline infrastructure.
Site Characteristics
- Suitable geotechnical conditions for heavy industrial development
- Minimal environmental sensitivities
- Adequate land area for future expansion
- Favorable local regulatory environment
Partnership Opportunities
Partnership Structure
Available collaboration and investment options
Partnership Types
Investment Range
$50M - $200M depending on partnership structure
Partner Requirements
- Technical expertise in LNG operations
- Strong financial capabilities
- Complementary market access or offtake agreements
- Long-term strategic alignment
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Key technical parameters for Industrial Park Virtual Pipelines projects
- C
Capacity
20 - 200 tons/day
- S
Service area
Up to 50 km radius
- C
Capex
$15M - $80M
- T
Timeline
12-18 months
Implementation Process
Demand Aggregation
Consolidating energy requirements across multiple users
- Industrial user energy profiling
- Demand forecasting and growth projections
- Conversion cost assessment for each facility
- Collective volume commitment development
- Anchor customer identification
Infrastructure Planning
Designing the shared LNG facilities
- Central receiving station location selection
- Storage capacity optimization
- Distribution network routing
- Metering and control system design
- Phased implementation planning
Commercial Structure
Establishing the business model and agreements
- Tariff structure development
- User agreements and commitments
- LNG supply contracting
- Operating entity establishment
- Risk allocation framework
Implementation & Operations
Building and operating the shared infrastructure
- Central facility construction
- Distribution network installation
- User facility conversions
- Operational procedures implementation
- Maintenance and emergency response planning
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum number of users needed for a viable industrial park system?
Typically, at least 5-8 substantial industrial users are needed to justify the shared infrastructure, though this depends on individual consumption volumes and the distance between facilities.
How is the gas distributed within the industrial park?
After regasification at the central facility, gas is typically distributed via a small-scale pipeline network operating at medium pressure (10-25 bar), with pressure reduction at each user's facility.
What types of industries benefit most from these systems?
Industries with thermal energy requirements benefit most, including food processing, textiles, ceramics, glass manufacturing, metal fabrication, and chemical production. The systems can also support combined heat and power generation.
How are costs typically allocated among users?
Common models include: capacity-based fixed charges plus consumption-based variable charges; take-or-pay commitments based on historical usage; or cooperative ownership structures where users share costs proportionally to their consumption.
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