Lloyd’s Register supports LNG carrier-to-FSU conversion for Perenco offshore gas project
The project underlines the growing role of asset life extension amid increasing demand for floating gas infrastructure. Lloyd’s Register is delivering classification and technical assurance for the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating storage unit (FSU) for Dixstone Lower Gulf FZCO, a Perenco sister company. The former LNG carrier LNG Bayelsa, now under ...
Lloyd’s Register is backing a conversion project to transform an LNG carrier into a floating storage unit (FSU) for a Perenco offshore gas project. The former LNG carrier, now known as FSU LNG Cap Lopez, is being converted at Drydocks World Dubai. Once finished, the FSU will store LNG for Gabon’s offshore project, facilitating liquefaction, storage, and export from a nearby barge.
This move aims to decrease routine gas flaring and enhance overall energy efficiency. The conversion work involves extensive steel renewals and project-specific additions, new piping systems, installation of a boil-off gas module, and other life-extension measures. The classification, plan approval, survey, and technical oversight are provided by Lloyd’s Register throughout the entire process, ensuring all modifications comply with safety, structural, and regulatory standards.
The company is collaborating closely with Dixstone Lower Gulf FZCO and the shipyard to confirm the asset's integrity and long-term operability in its new role. Sean Van der Post, Lloyd’s Register’s Global Offshore Business Director, highlighted the growing significance of LNG carrier conversions and floating storage solutions as operators pursue flexible, eco-friendly approaches to gas resource development.
The FSU LNG Cap Lopez conversion is an example of this trend, demonstrating the increasing demand for LNG carrier conversions and floating storage options. Lloyd’s Register maintains its position in the LNG and floating gas industry by offering clients reliable technical guidance, regulatory assurance, and practical solutions that enhance safety and resilience in maritime and offshore energy operations.
Dixstone Lower Gulf Managing Director, Michel Gotab, emphasized the project's role in expanding Perenco's natural gas resources and serving as a crucial component of Gabon’s new gas infrastructure, catering to both local consumption and export.
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