Client: Woodside Energy – Pluto LNG Plant, Western Australia
Industry: Oil & Gas – LNG Processing
Project Overview
Woodside’s Pluto LNG facility is a cornerstone of Australia’s liquefied natural gas infrastructure, supplying LNG to Asia-Pacific markets. As the plant expanded and underwent critical system upgrades, Pacific Hoseflex was engaged to provide specialised hose assemblies and couplings that met the stringent safety, temperature, and operational standards required in LNG applications.
Our Scope
Pacific Hoseflex manufactured and supplied a suite of advanced fluid transfer solutions tailored to the unique demands of cryogenic and hazardous environments within the LNG facility. Our deliverables included:
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Vitalflex® Stainless Steel Hoses
For high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosive media — delivering reliability under extreme operating conditions. -
Breakaway Couplings
A critical safety feature designed to prevent hose rupture or spills in the event of accidental pull-away, ensuring personnel and asset protection. -
Cryogenic Dry Disconnect (Cryo DC) Couplings
Engineered for rapid, safe connection and disconnection of LNG transfer lines — minimising emissions, downtime, and environmental risk.
Challenges
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Operating in cryogenic conditions required products that maintained performance under extreme cold.
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LNG operations demanded fail-safe disconnection and zero-leak performance for both safety and environmental compliance.
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Fast installation and integration into existing systems to avoid production downtime.
Outcome
Pacific Hoseflex’s specialised assemblies provided Woodside with:
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Increased operational safety through intelligent coupling systems.
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Enhanced system integrity with durable stainless steel hose solutions.
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Reduced risk of spills or environmental harm in critical transfer zones.
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Confidence in Australian-made components that meet or exceed ISO and industry-specific certification standards.
Why Pacific Hoseflex?
With proven experience in LNG projects and a commitment to engineering excellence, Pacific Hoseflex was the trusted choice to support Woodside’s high-stakes operations. Our solutions delivered measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, and reliability across key fluid transfer systems.