Atlas Copco receives large-scale order for energy-efficient LNG technology

Atlas Copco receives large-scale order for energy-efficient LNG technology

Stockholm, Sweden, April 23, 2007: Atlas Copco has won a major order for the
liquid natural gas (LNG) market in partnership with marine specialist Hamworthy
Gas Systems. Atlas Copco's share is more than MSEK 210 (MEUR 23), making it one
of the largest-ever orders for the Gas and Process division.

South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering has ordered
next-generation systems for the reliquefaction of LNG on board seven vessels. In
total, 14 nitrogen Atlas Copco companders (a three-stage nitrogen compressor
coupled with an expansion turbine) and 14 boil-off-gas compressors will be
delivered during 2008. The order was booked in the first quarter. The machinery
will help reduce power consumption significantly compared to previous systems
supplied. 

“This latest order is evidence of the demand for energy-efficient products from
our customers,” says Ronnie Leten, Business Area President, Atlas Copco
Compressor Technique. “Our LNG experience and expertise working together with
Hamworthy's innovative reliquefaction technology is continuing to prove a
powerful combination in this growth market.”

Atlas Copco has partnered for many years with Hamworthy, a world leader in the
design and manufacture of innovative marine and offshore fluid handling systems.
The two companies have worked jointly in developing a next-generation LNG
reliquefaction process and have carried out numerous LNG projects worldwide.




For further information please contact:
Ronnie Leten, Business Area President, Compressor Technique
+32 (0)3 870 2938 or +32 (0)477 222 685
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager 
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 8060

Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions.
The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment,
generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly
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and business partners, and with more than 130 years of experience, Atlas Copco
innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the
Group's global reach spans more than 150 markets. In 2006, Atlas Copco had 25
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Gas and Process is a division within Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique business
area. It develops, manufactures and markets large, customized gas and process
compressors and turbo expanders, and their respective aftermarket products. Its
products are used primarily by the oil and gas, chemical/petrochemical process
and power industries worldwide, and also by industries that specialize in gas
production through air separation. The divisional headquarters and main
production center is located in Cologne, Germany.