TGE Gas Engineering

What TGE Gas Engineering does

TGE Gas Engineering GmbH is a Bonn, Germany-headquartered engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor specializing in large-scale cryogenic storage and handling terminals for liquefied gases. Founded in 1980 as Liquid Gas International GmbH, the firm has delivered 199 tanks totaling 8.5 million m³ of installed capacity across 86 facilities worldwide, with individual tanks reaching 200,000 m³ — among the largest in the industry. TGE is majority-owned (60%) by Chinese conglomerate CIMC since 2008, with Gasfin SA holding the remaining 40%; the company operates through six offices in Germany (Bonn, Munich), the United Kingdom (Eastleigh/Technodyne, Manchester), China (Shanghai), and India (New Delhi), supplemented by project-specific consortiums with local engineering firms.

The company's core technology spans four product lines: LNG import/export terminals and peak-shaving facilities (30,000–200,000 m³), cryogenic storage for petrochemical feedstocks (LPG, ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene, butadiene, ammonia), green-energy logistics (large-scale ammonia storage, hydrogen compression and distribution, LNG-to-ammonia plant conversion), and CO2 capture, liquefaction, and transfer solutions. Underlying capabilities include in-house tank design via the wholly-owned Technodyne subsidiary (acquired 2011), proprietary expertise in prestressed concrete full-containment tanks, and contributions to the EN 14620 and ACI 376 industry standards. The firm references compliance across all major design codes (EN 14620, API 620, API 625, NFPA 59A).

TGE generates revenue primarily through lump-sum turn-key EPC contracts awarded via competitive tender by enterprise and government clients in the energy, LNG, and petrochemical sectors. Secondary revenue streams include EP and EP+CS contracts (engineering and procurement with construction supervision) and pre-project consultancy/feasibility studies. Customer concentration is high, with a small set of tier-1 and state-affiliated buyers (INEOS, CNOOC, ENN, Gaz Systems, Borealis, Flogas), and the firm derives brand and pipeline strength from repeat engagements and consortium partnerships in China and Europe.

Name

TGE Gas Engineering

Legal name

TGE Gas Engineering GmbH

Website

https://tge-gas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TGE Gas Engineering is a Bonn-headquartered EPC contractor specializing in large-scale cryogenic storage terminals for LNG, petrochemical gases, green ammonia, hydrogen, and CO2, serving energy and chemical majors across Europe and Asia. Majority-owned by China's CIMC since 2008.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) for Cryogenic Gas Terminals

NAICS

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (237120)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

NGL / LPG Storage & Terminals (Propane, Butane, Ethane, Y-Grade) (EUALAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

LPG / NGL Terminals (Pressurized/ Refrigerated Gas) (TLAHABAK), Gas-to-Power Project Development (IPP/CPP, Permitting, Financing) (EUALALAC)

Keywords

• Cryogenic gas terminals
• LNG storage tanks
• Petrochemical storage facilities
• EPC engineering services
• Ammonia hydrogen logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EPC Contracting: As an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor, TGE executes complete plant construction projects for liquefied gas storage and handling terminals. Revenue is generated through lump-sum turn-key contracts covering full project delivery from concept to commissioning. Projects span LNG terminals, petrochemical storage, and green energy facilities.
2. EP+CS / EP Contracts: TGE also executes EP (Engineering + Procurement) and EP+CS (Engineering + Procurement + Construction Supervision) contracts, providing design, procurement and/or construction management services without full construction scope.
3. Consultancy and Feasibility Studies: Pre-project services including technical and commercial feasibility studies, conceptual design, environmental impact assessments, CAPEX/OPEX estimation, and business plan development for capital investments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TGE Gas Engineering is an EPC contractor that designs, procures and constructs large-scale cryogenic gas terminals worldwide. Its core offerings cover LNG import/export terminals and storage tanks up to 200,000 m³, petrochemical storage facilities for LPG/ethane/ethylene/propane/propylene/butadiene/ammonia, green energy (ammonia and hydrogen) logistics and storage, and CO2 capture and logistics solutions, delivered as turn-key lump-sum projects from feasibility study through commissioning.

Product overview

TGE Gas Engineering is an EPC contractor specializing in cryogenic gas terminal infrastructure. Their core offering consists of four main product lines: (1) Terminals & Storages for LNG — import/export terminals and storage tanks up to 200,000 m³ with regasification and liquefaction capabilities; (2) Terminals & Storages for Petrochemicals — facilities for LPG, Ethane, Ethylene, Propane, Ammonia and other liquefied gases with earth covered tanks and pressurized storage; (3) Logistics & Storages for Green Energy — covering green ammonia storage, hydrogen logistics, multiproduct flexible terminals, and LNG-to-ammonia plant conversion; and (4) Logistic Solutions for CO2 — carbon capture technology, CO2 logistics and sustainable consulting. These products are supported by in-house services including tank design (5,000–250,000 m³), procurement, construction management, and commissioning. TGE has installed over 8.5 million m³ of capacity across 199 tanks and 86 facilities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terminals & Storages for LNG EPC delivery of LNG import and export terminals and cryogenic storage facilities, ranging from 30,000 to 200,000 m³ capacity. Includes storage tanks, loading stations for ships and trucks, refrigeration units, and regasification or liquefaction units, sold to energy companies and LNG operators.
• Terminals & Storages for Petrochemicals Cryogenic and pressurized storage facilities for the import, export, buffer or distribution of liquefied petrochemical gases including LPG, Ethane, Ethylene, Propane, Propylene, Butadiene and Ammonia. Includes earth covered tanks (ECT), pressurized tanks, and capacities from 10,000 to 197,000 m³, sold to petrochemical and chemical operators.
• Logistics & Storages for Green Energy (NH3/H2) Engineering and construction solutions for decarbonization projects, including green ammonia storage terminals (tanks being developed for 100,000+ m³ capacity), hydrogen production integration, distribution and compression systems, and plant conversion engineering from LNG to ammonia service. Targets energy and industrial gas companies pursuing green energy carrier logistics.
• Logistic Solutions for CO2 Customized solutions for carbon capture technology, CO2 liquefaction, storage, handling and transfer as pressurized liquid gas, plus sustainable consulting services and educational workshops. Targets industrial emitters, CCS developers and decarbonization project sponsors.
• EPC Contracting Services Full engineering, procurement and construction services for complex liquefied gas projects worldwide, from initial concept through commissioning and startup. Delivered as turn-key lump-sum EPC contracts or as EP / EP+CS contracts, sold to enterprise clients in the energy, LNG and petrochemical sectors.
• Tank Design Services (Technodyne) State-of-the-art design tools and engineering services for cryogenic storage tanks, including import/export terminals, earth-covered tanks (ECT), and pressurized storage solutions at 5,000 to 250,000 m³ capacities, delivered in-house via the Technodyne International subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.5 million m³ installed capacity across 199 tanks and 86 facilities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Technodyne International LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Technodyne was fully acquired by TGE in 2011. Founded in 1995, Technodyne provides in-house tank design and engineering for large cryogenic liquefied gas storage tanks. The acquisition gave TGE complete in-house tank design capability and removed a potential competitor from the marketplace. Technodyne continues to serve external clients as well.
• CIMC (shown as partner in logo section)minorOthersCIMC logo appears in the 'Our Partner' section on the about page alongside Raffles, Enric, and Gasfin logos, suggesting a group/partnership ecosystem within the CIMC network.
• Raffles (CIMC Raffles)minorOthersCIMC Raffles, a subsidiary of the CIMC group, appears in the 'Our Partner' section. CIMC Raffles is known for offshore drilling units and LNG carriers.
• Enric (CIMC Enric)minorOthersCIMC Enric, a subsidiary of the CIMC group specializing in clean energy equipment including LNG tanks and fueling stations, appears in the 'Our Partner' section.
• GasfinminorOthersGasfin SA, a 40% shareholder in TGE, appears in the 'Our Partner' section alongside other CIMC group entities.
• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTGE participates in VDMA-organized activities including market development programs and the VDMA working group on compliance. VDMA is the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association.
• AHK (German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTGE participated in a German business delegation to UAE and Qatar organized by AHK as part of a market development program in climate-neutral production for oil, gas, petrochemical, and heavy industries.
• PORR SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTGE formed a consortium with PORR SA for the EPC execution of the LNG terminal extension in Świnoujście, Poland, including a 180,000 m³ storage tank for Gaz Systems / Polskie LNG S.A.
• Sinopec Ningbo Engineering Co., Ltd. (SNEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTGE and SNEC formed a consortium for the LNG terminal project with CNOOC Shenzhen Gas Co. Ltd., with TGE executing tank EPC as part of the consortium.
• SNEC (Sinopec Ningbo Engineering Co., Ltd.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTGE and SNEC consortium for the Guangdong Dapeng LNG project (1 x 160,000 m³ tank, 7 MTPA capacity).
• YPDIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTGE/YPDI consortium for the LNG terminal in Inner Mongolia (1 x 120,000 m³ tank) for Huineng Coal Chemical Co., Ltd.
• CET (China Energy Engineering Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTGE/CET consortium for preliminary design of LNG terminal in Yantai, Shandong Province with 5 x 200,000 m³ tanks for Poly-GCL.
• CHENGDAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTGE/CHENGDA consortium for LNG terminal in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province (2 x 160,000 m³ tanks, 2.8 MTPA) for Guangdong Yangjiang Hailing Bay LNG Co., Ltd.
• YPDAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTGE/YPDA consortium for LNG Terminal Phase II in Qi Dong City, Jiangsu Province (1 x 160,000 m³ tank, 3 MTPA) for Guanghui Energy Co., Ltd.
• Management Circle AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTGE's Corporate Compliance & Data Privacy Representative conducts training events on personal liability of compliance officers at Management Circle AG, an external training provider.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chart Industries: Chart Industries designs and manufactures cryogenic equipment, including LNG storage tanks, regasification, and liquefaction systems. It is the closest pure-play peer to TGE in cryogenic storage hardware, competing for the same LNG and petrochemical storage project scopes globally.
• TechnipFMC: TechnipFMC is a major integrated EPC contractor for LNG, petrochemical, and refining projects worldwide, including large-scale LNG terminals with storage tanks. It competes with TGE on full-scope LNG import/export terminal tenders where tank design is one element of a multi-discipline execution.
• McDermott International: McDermott (including legacy CB&I storage terminal capabilities) executes LNG, refining, and petrochemical EPC projects including cryogenic storage. It is a direct competitor on large-scale LNG terminal tenders and shares TGE's customer set among IOC, NOC, and integrated energy players.
• Saipem: Saipem is an Italian-headquartered EPC contractor with a strong LNG and onshore midstream portfolio, including storage and regasification terminals. It competes with TGE on integrated LNG terminal projects across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
• Chiyoda Corporation: Chiyoda is a Japanese EPC contractor with deep LNG terminal experience, including large-scale storage and regasification projects in the Middle East and Asia. It is a direct peer in the cryogenic LNG terminal EPC market and overlaps with TGE on multi-discipline LNG tenders.
• TOYO Engineering Corporation: TOYO Engineering is a Japanese EPC contractor active in LNG receiving terminals, ethylene storage, and petrochemical infrastructure across Asia and the Middle East. It competes with TGE for similar cryogenic storage and terminal scopes in the petrochemical value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Linde Engineering: Linde Engineering is the engineering arm of Linde plc, providing EPC and plant technology for hydrogen, air separation, and industrial gas infrastructure. It is a broader industrial gases and cryogenic incumbent that overlaps with TGE's hydrogen logistics and CO2 handling offerings.
• CIMC Enric: CIMC Enric is a sister company of TGE within the CIMC group, specializing in clean energy equipment including LNG tanks and fueling stations. It is a related-party incumbent with overlapping LNG storage product lines and access to the same CIMC distribution and Chinese market channels.

Emerging players

• Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation: Wärtsilä provides LNG terminal solutions including small-scale LNG storage, regasification, and bunkering infrastructure. It is an emerging player in the small-scale LNG and bunkering niche where TGE also offers virtual pipelines and small-scale terminal solutions.

Others

• Gasfin SA: Gasfin SA holds 40% of TGE alongside CIMC and is managed by members of the Puklavec founding family. While not a direct competitor, Gasfin is an adjacent industry stakeholder in LNG and gas infrastructure investment, with overlapping networks and capital alignment to TGE's strategic direction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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