Heat Tracing Solutions for LNG Facilities – Tangguh Expansion Project
Published 25 Jun 2025
Project Spotlight – Heat Tracing Solutions for LNG Facilities
The Tangguh LNG Expansion Project in Papua, Indonesia, is a significant development aimed at increasing LNG production capacity. The CSTS consortium—comprising Chiyoda, Saipem, Tripatra, and SAE—was awarded the EPC contract for this large-scale project.
Project: Tangguh LNG Expansion Project
Natural Gas Distribution
Location: Papua, Indonesia
Scope of Supply
Eltherm was selected to deliver a comprehensive Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) package. The scope included:
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Engineering, Design & Material Supply
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Electrical Process Heating Systems (EPS)
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Monitoring & Control Systems
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Supervision & Training
System Specifications
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Total Heating Cable Supplied:
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20 km of ELSR (Self-Regulating Heating Cables)
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10 km of MI (Mineral Insulated Heating Cables)
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520 m of ELK (Series Resistance Heating Cable)
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Total Heating Circuits: 602
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Panels Supplied: Distribution Panels with integrated monitoring & control
Outcome
The EHT solution provided ensured reliable freeze protection and process temperature maintenance across the facility. By deploying a combination of self-regulating and mineral-insulated heating technologies, the system achieved high efficiency, safety, and long-term performance in challenging environmental conditions.
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