Floating Storage & Regasification Units Are a Significant Step Forward for the LNG Sector, but Actions are Needed to Improve their Operating Efficiencies
Article from: OGEL 4 (2017), in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Abstract
The demand for Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRU) has grown rapidly worldwide since their introduction in 2005 and opened many new markets to LNG trade. Technology has evolved leading to a fleet of FSRU ranging from relative cheap conversions from LNG carriers (LNGC) to larger-capacity, new-build vessels with higher tank pressure ratings. The different types of FSRU ideally require operating procedures tailored to their specific designs, capacities and tank-pressure ratings. Currently many of the operating practices developed for the lower-tank pressure ratings of LNGC are ...