Using FLNGs to 'fast-track' the monetisation of gas resources

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One of the key advantages of utilising floating LNG (FLNG) technology over permanent shoreside infrastructure to produce LNG for export is its ability to 'fast-track' a project, quickly monetising associated gas resources.Speaking at Riviera Maritime Media's LNG Ship/Shore Interface Conference in November, Exmar managing director for infrastructure Jonathan Raes emphasised that point, noting that deployment of an FLNG solution could take as little as six months, from customer contract to commercial acceptance, if all the right conditions are in place.While a newbuild FLNG solution could be available in slightly more than three years, Mr Raes said using an existing FLNG vessel, such as its barge-based Tango FLNG, that is commercially available could result in rapid commercial development. "This could be deployed in a timeframe of less than six months, if the gas specification, and the relative mooring infrastructure - a jetty - is already in place," he said.