A compact gas-power route for a Nigerian diesel replacement opportunity

This case records an early-stage solution concept for a site with a fixed load, limited space and a need to move away from diesel dependence.

Concept case. No client name, location or final commercial terms are disclosed at this stage.

The project situation

A fixed load and a constrained plot created the design question

The reference brief described an existing diesel generation arrangement supporting a variable day/night operating profile. The opportunity was to use LNG as a more scalable fuel route while keeping the plant inside the available site boundary.

Existing basis4 x 1.25MVA

Day load4MW

Night load3MW

Concept block8 x 600kW

Proposed concept

Compact two-floor LNG-to-power architecture

The concept places the LNG storage and gasification path alongside a vertically stacked generation arrangement, allowing the power block to fit a site that cannot simply spread horizontally.

Compact two-floor LNG-to-power concept render — Overall concept4 + 4 module stacking
Four module footprints carry the generation blocks across the compact ground and second-floor arrangement.

Protected compact LNG-to-power second-floor CAD concept — Protected engineering previewStacked generation and unloading interface
The public image preserves the concept direction while withholding executable detail.

Concept operating sequence

One LNG path supports the client load profile

The early operating logic is deliberately simple: deliver LNG, unload safely, store it, regasify it, generate power and connect to the site distribution system.

01LNG delivery

Trailer arrives through the designated route.

02Unload

Flexible hose connects to the skid.

03Store

Vertical tank provides fuel buffer.

04Regasify

Pressure, vaporization and metering.

05Generate

8 x 600kW gas modules.

06Distribute

Transformers interface with the load.

CONCEPT → INPUT FREEZE → SAFETY / CONSTRUCTABILITY VALIDATION → COORDINATED ENGINEERING

Development path

What happens next

The project is still at concept stage. The next gate is not more rendering; it is confirmation of the operating and safety inputs that govern whether the compact arrangement can advance.

Stage 01

Confirm basis

Accept or revise the compact arrangement and governing standards.

Stage 02

Freeze inputs

Confirm plot limits, LNG route, load profile, utilities and access.

Stage 03

Validate

Review process, safety, structural, civil, electrical and constructability conditions.

Stage 04

Issue

Prepare coordinated layout, equipment list, schedule and commercial proposal.

Screen a similar opportunity

Have a constrained site or a diesel-heavy load?

Share the basic load, site and gas information. CIMC can then determine whether a compact LNG-to-power configuration is a useful starting point.

Current diesel generator capacity and operating hours.
Day and night load profile, critical loads and growth plan.
Available plot, access route, LNG delivery conditions and local requirements.
Preferred project schedule and EPC / O&M boundary.

Start the discussion

Move from a concept image to a project screening package

Use the Gas-to-Power Calculator for a first view, then submit the project information for a coordinated response.

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