Natural gas and the efficiency imperative

Energy touches every aspect of our lives—and as global demand accelerates, we all share responsibility for shaping its future. The surge is driven by artificial intelligence, the rapid expansion of data centers, and growing heating and cooling needs. Meeting this demand with lower-carbon fuels—delivered affordably, securely, and reliably—is one of the defining challenges of our time.

To succeed, we must continue to harness traditional energy sources while transforming them to be cleaner and more efficient.

Natural gas plays a vital role—not only as a transition fuel but as a long-term pillar of the global energy mix. Delivering it at scale and with the lowest possible carbon footprint demands a relentless focus on efficiency. That efficiency is unlocked through a life-cycle approach – combining advanced technologies, digital solutions, and deep collaboration across the entire supply chain.

Leading the transformation

At the forefront of this transformation are companies, policymakers, and industry leaders deploying innovative technologies to help natural gas fulfill its potential as a sustainable energy solution. The focus is on optimising existing equipment, improving operational efficiency, and implementing cutting-edge emissions-reduction technologies across assets and projects.

Our integrated approach delivers flexible solutions tailored to each customer’s operating needs. For example, we’ve partnered with bp at the Tangguh LNG project in Indonesia since 2009, including critical power and compression systems for the Tangguh UCC Project. More recently, we were awarded a service agreement to support the reliability and availability of the plant’s turbomachinery—ensuring optimal performance to meet regional energy demands.

Advanced technology upgrades to critical equipment help operators drive efficiencies, reduce emissions, and extend asset life. This is reflected in our recent award from a Middle East operator to support one of the world’s largest gas processing plants. The scope includes upgrading two gas turbines, supplying a third compression train, and modernising a key compressor station in Algeria.

Digital tools accelerating change

Digital technologies are essential to improving efficiency across the natural gas value chain. According to the IEA, a 10% efficiency gain through digital optimisation could eliminate approximately 500,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.

Digital unlocks smarter operations—optimising resource use and enabling better decisions. Advanced analytics and AI provide real-time visibility into energy use and emissions, helping balance performance with sustainability. Our Cordant suite of digital solutions accelerates data validation and strategy development by up to 30%.

Powered by Cordant, our iCenter platform merges edge-to-cloud applications with over 25 years of engineering and analytics expertise. iCenter now monitors over 2,000 critical assets globally, supporting maintenance strategies for major LNG projects and upgrading turbogenerator systems for FPSO operations in Norway. In an industry where uptime is critical, we’re helping customers maximise efficiency, enhance asset performance, and lead more sustainable operations.

The path forward

There is a growing global recognition that, with the support of advanced technologies, digital tools, and integrated services, natural gas is more than a transition fuel – it is a destination fuel for a sustainable energy future.

To unlock natural gas’ full potential, the industry must continue to drive progress at scale through innovation and strategic partnerships that enhance capabilities across the value chain. Through integrated projects - spanning equipment, digital tools, and lifecycle services – and a focus on enhanced efficiency, we are demonstrating that natural gas can meet rising energy demands while advancing global decarbonisation efforts.