Delfin Midstream has secured critical capacity for its floating LNG project in the United States. The company signed an agreement with Siemens Energy to book the manufacture of four SGT-750 gas turbines that will power the liquefaction system of the first planned FLNG vessel.
The progress of the floating LNG project
On the other hand, Delfin initiated a program of preliminary activities with Samsung Heavy Industries and Black & Veatch. The main objective is to refine the design of the first floating vessel, prior to the signing of the turnkey contract for engineering, procurement, construction and integration(EPCI).
The company’s strategy seeks to align the industrial schedule with the expected Final Investment Decision(FID), projected for the fall of 2025. This project will be the first of its kind in U.S. deepwater, taking advantage of a MARAD-approved Brownfield port infrastructure that allows LNG to be exported from Louisiana.
The SGT-750 turbines will play a central role in the ship’s cooling system. Siemens Energy highlights that its technology offers high efficiency in offshore environments and an ideal power-to-weight ratio for floating units. These units will drive the mixed refrigerant compressors, an essential component of the liquefaction process.
With the support of Samsung and B&V, Delfin seeks to mitigate risks and move ahead with critical design and engineering tasks. This advance planning will facilitate immediate execution once the investment decision is made.
The facility is expected to produce up to 13.2 million tons per year of LNG with three floating vessels in operation. Through the acquisition of the UTOS pipeline and the regulatory permits obtained, Delfin has a solid foundation to become a strategic player in the export of U.S. gas to global markets.
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