Air Liquide Turbo‑Brayton posts record order intake in 2024
- Close to 70 Turbo‑Brayton units were ordered in 2024.
- More than 250 units sold and over €1 billion in orders accumulated over the last six years.
- The technology was first used on the International Space Station to preserve biological samples before being scaled for maritime use.
- The plug&play, preventive maintenance‑free system reliquefies LNG boil‑off and is designed for newbuild and retrofit installations on LNG carriers and bunker vessels.
Order milestone
Air Liquide reported a record commercial year for its Turbo‑Brayton cryogenic equipment, with close to 70 units ordered in 2024. Over the last six years the solution has generated more than €1 billion in orders and total sales exceed 250 units.
Technology origin and features
The Turbo‑Brayton system was originally deployed in the space industry to cryogenically preserve biological samples on the International Space Station and was later scaled and adapted for maritime applications. Key product attributes cited include a plug&play design, preventive maintenance‑free operation, low electrical consumption and high reliability.
Maritime application
The equipment reliquefies evaporated LNG boil‑off during transport to maintain cargo in liquid form. It is engineered for installation on LNG carriers and bunker vessels, suitable for both newbuilds and retrofit projects to manage onboard boil‑off gas.
Source: Air Liquide
