The LNG Producer is a floating, ship-shaped vessel that can produce LNG, condensate and LPG from stranded and/or associated gas fields offshore. FLEX LNG has four hulls on order and has an EPCIC contract for the topsides of the first vessel. A well-defined set of design principles and criteria have been essential to develop the LNG Producer. In addition the development of the design is strongly supported by market analyses, client feedback and technology evaluations. The final design is neither an evolution from the LNG Shipping industry or the Offshore Oil&Gas industry nor a marinization of a land-based liquefaction plant but a dedicated unit combining the best of these industries. This paper describes the design process and the resulting basic design. Particularly the generic character of the design is described and the adaptability to serve a large range of gas fields, with all kind of project and client specific requirements and conditions. The paper assists both engineers and project developers to consider floating LNG production for a given offshore or onshore gas field.
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