Cryogenic Test Center to Boost Mohave County’s Economy with 100 New Jobs
In an exciting development for Mohave County, a new Cryogenic Engineering Test Center (CETC) is being established to support the growing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry. Located at Kingman’s Griffith Logistics Hub, the facility will commence operations in 2023, bringing 100 new jobs to the area.
MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (October 19, 2022) — NexGen Cryogenic Solutions, Inc., in collaboration with Flowserve Corporation, has begun the construction of a state-of-the-art CETC near Golden Valley. Positioned strategically between Interstate 40 and the Griffith Energy Plant, this facility is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2023.
Under a unique licensing agreement, Flowserve, renowned for its flow control products and services, will facilitate the sales of NexGen’s innovative offerings to the global LNG sector. This partnership aims to enhance the production and transportation of LNG worldwide.
NexGen Cryogenic Solutions, Inc., or NexGen Cryo, boasts a team with deep roots in the cryogenics field, being led by veterans from the JC Carter companies. The facility will manufacture advanced submerged motor pumps, turbines, and fluid systems, utilizing nearby transport links such as Interstate 40, Kingman Freight airport, and the BNSF transcontinental rail network to ensure efficient global delivery.
Additionally, the proximity to major airports like Phoenix Sky Harbor and Las Vegas International will allow NexGen’s team to maintain strong customer relations and enhance service efficiency.
Discussing the future of LNG, Dennis Chalmers, CEO of NexGen Cryo, stated, natural gas will deliver the fast response energy when renewables are offline due to the absence of sun or wind or lack of offline storage capacity while minimizing CO2 production compared with other backup sources, such as wood, coal or heavy fossil fuels. LNG is the path forward that permits large quantities of thermal energy to be safely transported to remote and often economically deprived areas, which are ‘energy disadvantaged.’
Chalmers added, Our products are essential in the efficient handling of LNG to get it where it needs to go. In return, our business will bring jobs to Mohave County and a fair return to our stakeholders. We are proud to partner with Flowserve and together support the Mohave County community. We are optimistic about the future of our industry and are committed to the success of our venture and to that of our customers and suppliers. We ask for your support as we break ground on this journey and join the Mohave County community.
Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, expressed enthusiasm for the project saying, We are excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of NexGen Cryogenic and Flowserve’s innovative Cryogenic Engineering Test Center. The new facility highlights Mohave County’s attractiveness as a logistics hub, transporting products that support the Liquefied Natural Gas industry while creating skilled jobs. We look forward to supporting NextGen Cryogenic Solutions and Flowserve as they establish this new facility.
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