Delfin Midstream continues with its plans and strategy to export liquefied natural gas from the Gulf of Mexico by extending its agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries and formalizing a critical order with Siemens Energy with its first floating vessel. These actions place the Delfin LNG project on the verge of the expected Final Investment Decision(FID), expected in the coming weeks.
Floating vessel and essential equipment to start construction
Extension of the Letter of Award with the South Korean construction company SHI allows maintaining the momentum towards the execution phase of the first FLNG vessel. In parallel, Delfin signed a Purchase Order with Siemens Energy to start manufacturing the mechanical packages based on the SGT-750 turbine, an essential component for the liquefaction system.
This equipment will be developed under the supervision of Black & Veatch, prime subcontractor for engineering, deck procurement and commissioning. The use of PRICO technology in this project will increase operational efficiency in floating and coastal environments.
Over the past few months, Delfin has completed a series of technical, logistical and contractual activities with various industrial partners. In addition to SHI and Siemens Energy, fabrication space has been reserved and structural components have been awarded to ensure compliance with the schedule once the FID is issued.
Dudley Poston, CEO of the company, noted that the current focus is on consolidating the final financial and contractual details to proceed with the immediate execution of the project upon approval of the investment.
The deepwater port of Delfin, located on a previously decommissioned industrial site, will be the first U.S. enclave to host floating liquefaction units. The initiative contemplates up to three FLNG vessels with a combined capacity of 13.2 million tons per year of LNG.
The company previously acquired the UTOS pipelinepipeline, thus ensuring overland connectivity with the country’s natural gas system. This modular and floating approach seeks to minimize investments in coastal infrastructure and accelerate international marketing times.
Source and photo: Delfin Midstream