Shell Catalysts & Technologies completes successful warranty test run of Shell Turbo Technologies at Gbaran CPF in Nigeria
Shell Catalyst & Technologies has completed a successful warranty test run of the Shell Turbo Technologies at the Gbaran-Ubie Central Processing Facility (CPF) in Nigeria, operated by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Ltd., and has met all performance guarantees. The upgrade has increased natural gas processing capacity without the need for additional infrastructure.
As part of the Gbaran Phase 3B – Uzu development, Shell’s patented turbo column internals were installed in two triethylene glycol (TEG) dehydration trains during scheduled turnarounds. The retrofit increased the facility’s processing capacity, helping the operator meet Nigeria’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply commitments.
The successful warranty test run confirmed that Shell Turbo Technologies’ patented column internals deliver the expected improvements in TEG dehydration contactors. By enhancing gas–liquid separation and interaction, the technology enables higher throughput and stable operation without compromising water-dewpoint specifications, making it a proven and effective solution for debottlenecking existing units.
Nick Flinn, VP Decarbonization and Emerging Technologies at Shell Catalysts & Technologies, said, “This project shows how Shell Turbo Technologies can unlock substantial additional capacity from existing assets. Retrofitting advanced column internals allowed the Gbaran CPF to increase gas processing capacity without the need for new infrastructure.”
Collins Asilonu, General Manager of Engineering and Services at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, commented, “The adoption of Shell Turbo Technologies presented an excellent opportunity to optimize facility expansion costs by debottlenecking existing trains rather than installing an additional train. This approach delivered multiple benefits, including a reduced project schedule, lower OPEX, and decreased construction HSE exposure.”
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