Technip Energies announced the launch of ‘SnapLNG™ 1.5,’ a standardized modular liquefied natural gas (LNG) solution, jointly developed with Honeywell Technologies and Siemens Energy. Unveiled at the Gastech 2026 conference in Bangkok, Thailand, the solution is reported to be capable of shortening LNG project timelines by up to two years.
SnapLNG 1.5 is an electrified, fully modular LNG liquefaction solution structured around a three-way collaboration, with Technip Energies reportedly responsible for modular design and project execution, Honeywell Technologies for pretreatment, liquefaction, and automation technology, and Siemens Energy for electrified turbomachinery and compression equipment. The solution is designed around a 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) train, with standardized modules aimed at significantly reducing on-site construction time, according to reports.
The solution is designed on the basis of a 1.5 MTPA train, with the standardized modular approach reported to shorten project timelines by up to two years compared to conventional approaches. Industry forecasts cited suggest global new LNG demand will grow by more than 200 MTPA by 2035, with the United States expected to account for approximately 50% of future global LNG production growth, according to reports.
The LNG industry has long faced criticism over the typically multi-year construction timelines and heavy upfront capital burden of large liquefaction plants, and the launch of this modular solution is interpreted as an attempt to address this longstanding industry challenge, according to reports.
The LNG market is reported to be seeing growing demand for standardized, modular small-to-mid-scale liquefaction solutions alongside conventional large single-train approaches, and the launch of SnapLNG 1.5 is cited as representative of this trend. In particular, the collaborative approach of combining an engineering firm’s and technology suppliers’ respective strengths—design, pretreatment, and electrified compression—into a single integrated solution is seen as distinct from the traditional approach of individual companies pursuing LNG project contracts independently. The application of electrified compression technology to reduce carbon emissions also aligns with the decarbonization demands increasingly emphasized across the LNG industry. With more than 200 MTPA of new demand expected by 2035, solutions capable of shortening project timelines could become an important differentiator in future contract competition, according to observers.
A key point to watch is when and where the first project to actually adopt the SnapLNG 1.5 solution will emerge. Also worth monitoring is how much the modular solution actually delivers on its promised schedule reduction, and whether competing engineering firms introduce similar modular LNG solutions.