UGI Energy Services Blog

As the first snow of the season has arrived along with sub-freezing temperatures, behind every thermostat sits a sophisticated network of natural gas storage and delivery systems—including liquefied natural gas (LNG) peak shaving facilities.​

Peak shaving facilities function as strategic reserves for the natural gas system, storing fuel during off-peak months and releasing it when natural gas demand spikes. The process involves cooling natural gas to -260°F, reducing its volume by 600 times for efficient storage, then warming it back to gaseous form for pipeline injection when called upon.

As the saying goes, it’s not just what you do, it’s how you do it.

UGI Energy Services, LLC (UGIES) and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. proudly accepted The American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania’s (ACEC/PA’s) annual Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence in an award ceremony held on January, 27, 2022. The Diamond Award, which was awarded for UGIES’ Bethlehem LNG Facility, recognizes engineering firms for projects that demonstrate a high degree of achievement, value and innovation.