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Project Facilities

The Elba III Terminal Expansion Project will be a further expansion of the existing Southern LNG Elba Island facilities located in Savannah, Georgia.

The project consists of the following general facilities:

Storage - LNG storage having a net working capacity of 8.44 Bcf;

Vaporization - Additional submerged combustion vaporizer units having a combined firm capacity of 900 MMcf/d; and

Other - As applicable, related pumps, piping, controls and appurtenances necessary to accommodate the associated tank and vaporizer unit(s).

Phased Project Development
The Elba III Terminal Expansion Project's facilities will be installed in two phases. Phase 1 of the project will be targeted for an in-service date of mid 2010 while Phase 2 will be targeted for an in-service date of late 2012.

The Phase I will include:

One – 200,000 M3 LNG with foundation, dike, and subimpoundments

Two – Booster Pumps

Three – Vaporizers

Three – Secondary Pumps

Upgraded ship unloading systems at the North Dock for simultaneous unloading of two LNG tankers
The new vapor handling systems for simultaneous unloading of two LNG tankers
One sendout metering  system
Vent stack and vent stack heater system
Two MCC buildings (one with local control room) and compressor shelter
Instrument air system
Associated electrical, mechanical, civil, instrumentation, control system, hazard detection, fire protection, etc., systems
Tie-in points for Phase II

Phase II will include:

One – 200,000 M3 LNG with foundation, dike, and subimpoundments

Two  – Booster Pumps

Three – Vaporizers

Three  – Secondary Pumps, plus one warehouse spare pump

Associated electrical, mechanical, civil, instrumentation, hazard detection, fire protection, etc., systems