Air Products Zuidbroek project - construction of nitrogen plant
To bring gas production in Groningen to zero as soon as possible, the expansion of the nitrogen plant near Zuidbroek is a necessity. The expansion will allow a reduction of about 7 billion m3 Groningen gas per year will be realized. That is over 25% of domestic consumption of low-calorific gas in 2017. Blending nitrogen with (imported) high-calorific gas can produce pseudo Groningen gas suitable for household central heating and cooking appliances.
The plant covers a site of about 12 hectares and will have a capacity of 180,000 m3 of nitrogen per hour. This capacity is more than 10 times larger than the existing nitrogen plant in Zuidbroek.
Gasunie has awarded the construction of the three air separation units for the nitrogen plant at Zuidbroek to Air Products.
The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in 2024.
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Personal reference
Hanneke Noordhoek
site administrator
In early November 2021, completely unexpectedly, came the offer:
A request from site administrator for the construction of the new nitrogen plant in Southbroek, a job I couldn't possibly pass up.
Having worked in various administrative positions in the gas and oil industry for more than 15 years, and my former job coming to an end, this was a logical new step for me where I can contribute to the energy transition.
In my daily work I deal with the general, non-technical, administrative support of this international new construction project, which is a very broad term. My work is mainly taking care of people on this project and no day is the same. From my office I have an impressive view of the construction; I'm 1st row so to speak. We hope to hand over the plant to the Gasunie this year, which is still a big challenge.
This is my first project for BENK PROJECTS OCE and the cooperation is going very smoothly for now. Business where it needs to be, informal when it can be. Totally my style!
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