Ruhrpumpen's Spotlight: August 2025

At Ruhrpumpen, we take pride in safeguarding critical energy infrastructure around the world. One of our latest milestones is supporting the fire protection system of one of the most important LNG export terminals in the United States.

Strategically located in southeast Texas with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, this facility will export approximately 13.5 million metric tons of LNG annually—a capacity that helps fuel global energy needs while supplying enough energy to power more than 27,000 homes each year.

A Complete Fire Protection Solution

To ensure the highest level of safety, Ruhrpumpen is delivering a fully preassembled, ETL-certified pump house. At the heart of this system are two UL/FM-certified horizontal split case fire pumps (HSC 8x14x21E), each rated at 3,000 GPM. One unit is driven by an electric motor, while the other is powered by a high-performance diesel engine, guaranteeing redundancy and reliability. Supporting them is a CPP21 jockey pump rated at 60 GPM, designed to maintain system pressure and readiness at all times.

Meeting Unique Project Challenges

Every project comes with its own demands, and for this LNG terminal, the biggest challenge was meeting the customer’s requirement of 190 MPH wind load, Exposure Category C. Achieving this specification required close collaboration not only within Ruhrpumpen’s engineering team but also with our subvendor of panels, who modified the pump house panel structures to withstand such extreme conditions. This partnership ensured compliance without compromising quality, safety, or delivery timelines.

Built for Demanding Environments

This pump house goes far beyond standard configurations, integrating features that ensure operational continuity under extreme conditions, including:

• A double-walled diesel tank with flame arresters, overfill protection, and integrated alarms
• A roof hatch for safe and efficient pump and engine removal
• Full-length ice rakes for cold-weather readiness
• Seismic resistance and design for 190 MPH wind loads
• Integrated 5 kW unit heaters with thermostats for controlled internal climate
• An NFPA-13 compliant sprinkler system tailored for Extra Hazard Group 2 occupancy

Reliability You Can Trust

Engineered and manufactured to the strictest UL, FM, and ETL standards, this fire protection solution delivers more than equipment—it delivers peace of mind. With a system designed to perform in the harshest environments, Ruhrpumpen ensures that critical LNG operations remain protected, reliable, and resilient.

At Ruhrpumpen, powering safety is not just our mission—it’s our commitment to every customer, every project, and every community we serve.