Weir Group Businesses

Weir LGE Process designs and builds plants for the processing, storage and handling of liquid gases and is a market leader in supplying these solutions to the marine and onshore sectors.

From sophisticated liquid gas carriers for world wide trade to large 100,000 plus m³ import/export terminals, LGE adopts a customer focussed approach and provides the client with the solution best suited to their needs, bringing together an unrivalled blend of experience of the marine and onshore markets.

Considering not only the up-front capital expenditure, but also the ongoing cost to the client over the life of the project, LGE builds relationships by striving to provide practical and economic solutions through co-operative interaction. With much of our business from repeat customers, our reputation speaks for itself.

• Marine systems

  

  In the marine field, LGE offers a complete design, supply and supervision service to the major shipyards throughout the world for cargo storage and handling plants. Recognised as a world leader in the marine industry, we have designed and supplied over 150 cargo plants for a wide range of ship types and sizes. These range from small fully pressurised vessels to some of the largest fully refrigerated vessels trading today, and covering temperatures from –104 ºC to +90 ºC.

  Starting from supporting the client in pre-project concept development and specification, we will provide ship and cargo plant design packages along with the specialised equipment and materials. Together with experienced supervisors this ensures that the construction is to the required standard. We of course liase with the shipyard and the shipowner throughout the life of the project to achieve the optimum end result.

  This support and assistance extends after the delivery of the vessel with LGE undertaking audits of cargo plants for ship owners to help them in prolonging the useful life of the vessel, training of crews to improve the understanding of the systems and troubleshooting when operational problems arise.

• Onshore systems

  

  In the onshore field, LGE undertakes, as a turnkey contractor, all of the activities required for the design, construction, commissioning and performance validation of a liquefied gas terminal or any part thereof.

  Operating terminals designed by LGE facilitate the handling of products from all types of atmospheric storage tanks to pressurised storage, and import/export by means of ship, barge, railcar or truck. Where the terminal requires a marine loading/unloading facility, LGE ’s knowledge and understanding of the marine field ensures that this critical interface area between ship and shore is designed to suit both sides. We can also include splitting and treatment of the gas prior to storage.

  LGE offers the full range of engineering solutions to the client, from concept and FEED studies, through basic and detailed design, to construction and completion of the project, encompassing civil and mechanical works, electrical power systems, computerised control systems and safety related areas such as fire fighting and shutdown systems.

  Whether for a green field site development or integration into a working complex, LGE has the necessary skills and experience to deliver the most cost effective solution to the client’s needs.