FLOATING LNG — DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING FLOATING REGASIFICATION AND LIQUEFACTION PROJECTS

摘要

Floating Regas: The key driver is the delivery of natural gas to locations or facilities where there is a gas shortage, or no gas at all. With the elimination of significant land-based facilities, floating regas can save years in regulatory approvals and lower overall capital costs. Challenges to be managed include vessel performance risk, coordination with shore-side facilities, testing and delivery of the vessel. Potential risks require careful consideration and mitigation strategies appropriate to the specific context of the project. Operating and performance risks are typically allocated to vessel owners using the LNG time charter party model. However, significant downstream risk may remain, and will need to be carefully considered, allocated and mitigated.