Technofrigo by Clauger (formerly GEA Refrigeration Italy S.p.A.) was selected to provide process-gas chilling solutions for Sulfur Recovery Units (SRU) at the largest natural-gas field in the Mediterranean Sea. Located in the Shorouk Block with onshore treatment facilities in Egypt, this field required four custom-engineered chilling systems to support accelerated startup and ramp-up to plateau production phases.
Natural gas extracted from wells often contains hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and other sulfur compounds that must be removed before delivery to distribution networks. Sulfur Recovery Units convert these compounds into elemental sulfur through controlled chemical processes. The Tail Gas Treatment (TGT) and Acid Gas Enrichment (AGE) sections require precise temperature control to maintain optimal reaction conditions and maximise recovery efficiency.
The Sulfur Recovery Units play a critical role in the overall field operation. These systems recover sulfur contained in gas extracted from the wells before delivery to the national grid — making reliable process cooling essential for continuous, compliant operations.
Our Process, Gas, and Energy (PGE) team designed and assembled four complete chilling systems engineered to efficiently cool process streams to the desired temperatures across all operating conditions.
The chilling systems were specifically designed to meet the stringent environmental conditions of the Mediterranean region, ensuring reliable performance during the critical startup and plateau production phases of this major gas field development.
Enables sulfur recovery before gas delivery to the national grid.
Maintains optimal temperatures for TGT and AGE processes.
Four independent systems provide flexibility and redundancy.
Supports rapid startup and ramp-up to plateau phases.
Engineered for stringent regional environmental conditions.
Ensures extracted gas meets specifications for grid delivery.
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