Source: Hydrocarbon Processing

As a world-leading expert in reciprocating compressors, Burckhardt Compression has announced another major business milestone. The company has recently secured significant orders for multiple liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal projects across Thailand and Taiwan, further strengthening its footprint in the Asia-Pacific LNG market. Centering on high-efficiency, reliable and low-emission boil-off gas (BOG) handling solutions, these orders will deliver robust technical support for LNG receiving terminals, greatly improving operational flexibility and energy security, and driving the high-quality development of clean energy across the Asia-Pacific region.

Order Overview: 9 Compressors to Empower Efficient LNG Terminal Operation

8 sets of Laby® compressors, specially deployed for Boil-Off Gas (BOG) treatment;

1 compressor for Minimum Send-Out service.

These units will deliver stable operational support for LNG terminals in Thailand and Taiwan, ensuring efficient management of boil-off gas generated during low-temperature storage. The BOG will be processed through re-compression, reliquefaction, fuel supply or regasification, substantially enhancing terminal operational efficiency, flexibility and environmental performance.

Technical Advantages of Laby® Series Compressors

The Laby® series from Burckhardt Compression features an oil-free, contact-free labyrinth piston design with full gas-tight performance, achieving near-zero emissions.

Tailored for extreme low-temperature LNG working conditions, its core strengths include:

Extended maintenance intervals, high operational reliability and low life-cycle costs;

High-efficiency BOG processing capacity, enabling flexible terminal operation and compliance with stringent environmental regulations.

Backed by proven and mature technology, Burckhardt Compression has established itself as a trusted partner for LNG terminal operators throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Project Name: Map Ta Phut Phase III LNG Terminal

Developer: Gulf MTP LNG Terminal Company Limited (a joint venture between Gulf Development and PTT Tank Terminal)

Project Scale: An additional LNG import and regasification capacity of 8 million tons per annum (MTPA), with expandability up to 10.8 MTPA

Timeline: Construction commenced in Q4 2025, with commercial operation scheduled for Q1 2027

Burckhardt Compression will supply multiple Laby® BOG compressors for this project to ensure effective boil-off gas management and safe, efficient terminal operation, supporting Thailand’s expansion of natural gas import infrastructure.

Project Name: Taichung LNG Terminal Phase III

Developer: CPC Corporation, Taiwan

Location: Taichung Port

Project Scope: Construction of new large-scale LNG storage tanks and expansion of regasification capacity to meet the surging natural gas demand in Taiwan

Timeline: Construction started in July 2022, targeted for commercial operation in 2027

Burckhardt Compression will deliver Laby® BOG compressors for the terminal to optimize boil-off gas treatment and operational flexibility, further underpinning regional energy security in Taiwan.

In March 2026, Burckhardt Compression secured its largest single marine order to date, supplying 14 BOG compressors equipped with cutting-edge high-pressure BOG compression technology for 7 new-generation 174,000 m³ LNG carriers, demonstrating its unparalleled expertise in the marine LNG sector.

On October 27, 2025, Burckhardt Compression completed the turnkey delivery of packaged compressor skid systems, providing customized and optimized solutions for small and medium-sized LNG facilities and industrial gas plants. Overcoming challenges including tight schedules, limited site space and ultra-low temperature conditions, the company adopted a solution-oriented strategy to realize ultra-compact design, rapid delivery and comprehensive on-site services, earning high customer recognition and follow-up repeat orders.

In the global LNG BOG compressor market, Burckhardt Compression competes with leading industrial giants by leveraging the unique strengths of its Laby® technology.

Atlas Copco: Its Gas & Process division provides high-efficiency integral gear centrifugal (IGC) high-pressure compressors, with thousands of units deployed in onshore and offshore LNG projects, focusing on energy efficiency and low-temperature adaptability.

Siemens Energy: Boasts an extensive installed base of centrifugal and reciprocating BOG compressors for LNG liquefaction plants and receiving terminals, including over 240 single-shaft centrifugal units and 100 reciprocating units, supported by a robust global service network.

Baker Hughes & Elliott Group: Renowned oil and gas sector conglomerates offering a full portfolio of reciprocating and centrifugal compressors with strong competitiveness in LNG projects; Baker Hughes holds rich experience in process gas compression.

Major specialized players in the reciprocating compressor segment:

Ariel Corporation (USA): Dominant market share across North America;

Neuman & Esser (NEA, Germany): A time-honored specialist in reciprocating compression technology.

 SIAD Macchine Impianti (Italy), Hanwha Power Systems (South Korea), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and IHI Corporation.

Burckhardt Compression maintains a leading position in high-pressure, oil-free labyrinth seal reciprocating compressors, with distinct competitive advantages particularly in BOG handling for onshore LNG terminals and marine LNG transportation vessels.

With these newly secured orders, Burckhardt Compression has once again proven its undisputed leadership as a global manufacturer of reciprocating compressors. These LNG terminal projects in Thailand and Taiwan will significantly enhance local energy supply resilience and natural gas import capacity. Meanwhile, the superior performance of Laby® technology is fully validated by its near-zero emission output, exceptional operational reliability and prolonged maintenance cycles, perfectly adapting to the high-pressure, ultra-low-temperature operating environment of LNG facilities. Moving forward, carbon emission control, technological innovation and sustainable technical support will remain the core development priorities of the entire energy industry.

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Driven by the continuous growth of global LNG demand, GM PIPING aspires to establish long-term strategic cooperation with industry pioneers including Burckhardt Compression, Atlas Copco, Siemens Energy and SIAD Macchine Impianti, as well as global terminal operators. Empowered by our proprietary AI system BANGUO, we deliver safe, standardized and high-performance piping connection solutions for diversified LNG projects, jointly promoting the sustainable and high-quality development of clean energy infrastructure worldwide.

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