Development and Qualification of a Tandem FLNG Loading Terminal for Conventional LNG Carriers

Abstract

Abstract The first floating LNG (FLNG) projects are now in construction (Shell Prelude FLNG, Petronas FLNG and others) and more than 25 new FLNG projects are currently being planned World-wide. One of the most critical system for the overall safe and reliable operation of an FLNG is the LNG offloading system. The preferred option for most of the operators is to perform offloading in a tandem configuration. The challenge with such a solution is that it will normally require expensive dedicated LNG ships with DP (Dynamic Positioning) and LNG Bow Loading Systems. This paper is describing the development and qualification of a tandem LNG offloading solution that solves this industry challenge. A dynamically positioned LNG Loading Terminal has been developed to enable a safe and reliable LNG transfer operation from a FLNG to any conventional LNG Carrier (LNGC) without any modification to the LNG ships.