How Heat Trace Protects LNG Tank Foundations – SLNG Terminal, Indonesia
Published 18 Jun 2025
Project Spotlight – Heat Tracing for LNG Terminals
Project: SLNG Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal
Location: Papua, Indonesia
Scope of Supply:
- Engineering & Design
- Heat Tracing Materials
- Control Panels
- Cable Trays
- Installation & Supervision
- Testing & Commissioning
Project Highlights:
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30 km of Trace Heaters installed for frost heave protection of LNG tank foundations
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216 Heating Circuits engineered and commissioned
This large-scale application of electric heat tracing technology ensured the structural integrity and safety of cryogenic storage infrastructure in a tropical climate with LNG-induced subsoil freezing risks. The comprehensive solution delivered by the project team encompassed full lifecycle support—from design through to commissioning—ensuring long-term operational reliability.
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