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Containerized Nitrogen Plant

A shipping container nitrogen plant is a fully integrated nitrogen generation solution housed within a standardized transport container. Oxywise containerized nitrogen plants are designed to provide reliable, high‑capacity nitrogen production in environments where robustness, mobility, and efficient use of space are critical.

This solution combines the performance of a stationary nitrogen generator with the flexibility of a mobile unit, making it well suited for industrial sites with limited infrastructure or evolving operational requirements.

Purpose of a Shipping Container Nitrogen Plant

The primary purpose of a shipping container nitrogen plant is to deliver industrial‑scale nitrogen generation in a self‑contained and transportable format. By integrating all key components within a container, the system can be deployed quickly without the need for dedicated buildings or extensive site preparation.

Oxywise containerized nitrogen plants are designed to support both temporary and permanent installations, offering a practical solution for projects where speed, reliability, and structural robustness are essential.

Robust Construction for Demanding Industrial Environments

Shipping container nitrogen plants are engineered to operate in challenging conditions, including remote locations and harsh industrial environments. The container provides a protective housing for the nitrogen generation system, shielding critical components from weather, dust, and mechanical stress.

This robust design supports stable nitrogen production and long service life, even in sites where environmental exposure would challenge traditional indoor installations.

Efficient Use of Space with Integrated System Design

By housing the nitrogen generator, controls, and auxiliary equipment within a compact footprint, a shipping container nitrogen plant maximizes space efficiency. This integrated approach allows facilities to deploy industrial‑scale nitrogen generation without occupying valuable indoor plant space.

The standardized container format also simplifies logistics, transport, and positioning on site, supporting efficient project execution.

Supporting Mobile and Semi Permanent Installations

A shipping container nitrogen plant offers flexibility for operations that may need to relocate or expand capacity over time. The containerized design allows the unit to be transported between sites or repositioned as operational needs change.

This makes the solution particularly suitable for industries such as mining, construction, energy, and large‑scale manufacturing projects with phased or mobile operations.

Enhancing Nitrogen Supply Security and Cost Control

By producing nitrogen directly on site, a shipping container nitrogen plant reduces dependence on external nitrogen deliveries and associated logistics. This improves supply security and supports predictable operating costs, especially in locations where access to delivered nitrogen is limited or unreliable.

For operations with continuous nitrogen demand, this approach strengthens resilience while improving long‑term cost efficiency.

Standard features

  • Designed for the outdoors, the container provides excellent protection against rain and sun
  • Automatic start and stop operation
  • Thermal and acoustic insulation
  • Transportable (pass for fork-lift and bolt-on ISO corners)
  • Turnkey, plug & produce solution
  • Audio visual alarm

Optional features

  • Higher outlet pressure - up to 9barG without secondary compression
  • Surveillance system
  • Dew point control
  • Remote control over Internet/GSM via VPN
  • Flow and purity control
  • Residual oil monitoring

Containerised generators

Our containerised systems are designed for extreme environments and will cope with ambient temperatures of -20°C to +50°C. The conversion of the container includes lighting, insulation, ventilation and ducting, to provide a neat space saving solution that can be installed in any environment with no regard to the ambient conditions. Up to 9barG outlet pressure without secondary compression and 99.9995% purity.


What's inside

Our premium oxygen generating system, precisely matched to the installation altitude, temperature range and humidity levels. Every containerised unit is a bespoke build, with inlet and exhaust vents, product gas outlet points, service doors and even air conditioning installed according to the individual components and customer specification. For every continent and every environment.

Flow

10 to 554 m3/h

 

Outlet pressure

5-9 bar


Purity

95-99,9995 %


Operating time

24/7

FAQs

A shipping container nitrogen plant is an on site nitrogen generation system installed within a standardized transport container. It combines nitrogen production equipment with control and support systems in a single, enclosed unit, allowing nitrogen to be generated wherever it is needed without constructing permanent buildings.