Honeywell to equip Mexican LNG export terminal with safety systems

Honeywell recently announced its modular liquefied natural gas (LNG) pretreatment technology and Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) will be adopted at Amigo LNG S.A. de C.V.’s ocean export terminal in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico.

The project - a joint venture of Texas-based Epcilon LNG LLC and Singapore-based LNG Alliance Pte Ltd. - aims to optimize production and advance energy development in the region to support global energy security and emission reduction efforts.

Honeywell’s said its modular pretreatment technology will help ensure LNG exported from the new facility meets industry standards and specifications, while enabling faster installation and easier expansion.

By removing impurities from natural gas prior to the liquefaction process, Honeywell’s technology helps extend equipment lifespan and prevent unexpected downtime, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability. The modular offering also helps reduce construction-related risks and can increase speed to market.

Surveillance, fire and gas detection systems

Honeywell’s ICSS automation suite and Experion distributed control system will give Amigo LNG enterprise-wide control of its facility and help accelerate project execution. Combined with advanced fire, gas, and surveillance safety systems, the technology will help safeguard people, equipment, and the environment by detecting hazardous conditions and triggering emergency response in real time.

“By leveraging Honeywell’s advanced and proven modular pre-treatment technology and automation systems, we are streamlining project construction, accelerating project delivery, and enhancing operational efficiency to deliver a superior product to our customers faster,” said Muthu Chezhian, LNG Alliance CEO. “The Amigo LNG terminal will deliver LNG more competitively to global markets, while reinforcing Mexico’s position in international energy trade, generating local economic value, and advancing the global transition to cleaner fuels.”

The Amigo LNG terminal aligns with Mexico's “Plan Sonora” strategy, which aims to position Sonora as a strategic hub for regional energy security and global LNG trade, while boosting local economic development within Mexico. Amigo LNG export facility is expected to begin operations in 2028 and is designed to export up to 7.8 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG.

Off-site module construction can reduce risk

Honeywell’s LNG offerings include pretreatment and liquefaction technologies along with automation and software technologies to help optimize the overall LNG process.

The company also offers modular LNG technology that can be built off-site and shipped to export facilities, helping reduce risk and expedite construction timelines to enable LNG facilities to enter operation quicker than those built with traditional construction methods.

“As the global demand for LNG continues to grow, Honeywell is uniquely positioned as a single provider for both modular process technology and automation solutions. This optional integrated approach can help accelerate project timelines and provide production efficiency benefits,” said Rajesh Gattupalli, Honeywell UOP CEO and president. “This collaboration with LNG Alliance highlights our joint focus on promoting global energy security.”

Honeywell has a long legacy in LNG, pretreating about 40% of the world’s LNG, automating over 80 baseload LNG trains and now providing liquefaction technology for two-thirds of global capacity.