Temporary Natural Gas Supply
Temporary natural gas supply delivers gas to a facility without a usable pipeline connection. LNG arrives by truck, is stored in cryogenic tanks onsite, and is vaporized back into gas that feeds the plant exactly like pipeline gas. Programs run from a few days to several years.
When facilities need temporary gas
Common situations include pipeline maintenance or damage, new plant commissioning before the permanent connection is finished, seasonal capacity shortfalls, curtailment by the utility, expansion projects that outgrow the existing tap, and process trials at sites with no gas service at all. In each case the facility keeps running on the same burners and engines it already uses, because vaporized LNG is the same fuel that comes out of a pipeline.
What a temporary supply setup includes
A standard mobile setup has four parts: LNG transport trailers or onsite storage tanks, ambient or heated vaporizers, pressure regulation and metering, and a tie in point to the plant's gas header. The footprint is a few truck parking spots. Providers handle delivery scheduling, tank monitoring, and 24 hour support so the customer only manages consumption.
Typical timeline
For an emergency, equipment can often mobilize within 24 to 72 hours depending on distance and gas demand. For planned work such as a scheduled pipeline outage, the setup is engineered, permitted, and tested in advance so the switchover is seamless.
Who provides this service
VP Ventures provides temporary natural gas supply for industrial, commercial, and remote facilities that need natural gas but cannot obtain sufficient pipeline capacity. The service is turnkey: LNG supply, transportation, onsite storage, regasification, and ongoing logistics coordination under one contract, with no infrastructure investment required at the point of use.
Frequently asked questions
Is vaporized LNG the same as pipeline natural gas?
Yes. LNG is ordinary natural gas cooled to about minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit for transport. Once vaporized, it burns in the same equipment with no modifications.
How much gas can a temporary system deliver?
From small commissioning loads to large industrial demand. Capacity scales by adding trailers, storage, and vaporizers.
How long can temporary supply last?
Anywhere from a single day to multi year bridge contracts. The equipment is designed for continuous duty.
Do we need to modify our plant to accept trucked gas?
No. The tie in happens downstream of the meter at your existing gas header, at the pressure your equipment already expects.