
Reference plant in Oman
By supplying nine gas engines for a new power plant for
LNG production, MAN Energy Solutions is striking a new path.
On 4 June, CSO Wayne Jones signed a
forward-looking contract with Oman LNG. Founded in 1994, the joint venture
produces and markets liquefied natural gas. By supplying nine MAN 18V51/60 gas
engines for a new power plant for LNG production, MAN Energy ÂSolutions becomes
the first engine supplier in the world to build an installation in this market
segment. “This order is the first time our gas engines have been used in the
oil and gas industry,” says Hajo Hoops, Senior Sales Manager in SBU Power
Plants. The power plant lies southeast of Muscat on the Gulf of Oman and will
supply 120 MW of power for the existing LNG plant.
This order is the
first time our gas engines have been used in the oil and gas industry.
The reference plant in Oman opens up prospects of further orders for similar
projects.
The energy transition in Action
The 51/60 engine family has clocked up millions of hours
of trouble-free operation. Even in the hot desert of Oman, the gas engines
still manage to deliver nearly 20 MW each. Their efficiency constantly tops
40 percent and barely falls off in the part-load range. “We are going to
install nine units in fully autonomous cells for Oman LNG, but will only need
seven units in operation to make up the 120 MW,” Hajo Hoops points out. Even if
a unit is being serviced and another were to malfunction, the installation
would still deliver the necessary power. The gas engines will cut fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions by more than 20 percent compared with the
existing system.

Close to the customer from the start
“We supplied the customer with comprehensive technical
data and concepts from an early stage. Although we were unknown to the customer
before this project, we very soon inspired them with confidence. We were quick
to respond, adopted a proactive approach and always gave open answers,” says
Hoops, describing the acquisition process. MAN Energy Solutions will benefit
from its experience on this project: “The reference plant in Oman opens up
prospects of further orders for similar projects,” says Hoops with conviction.