Black & Veatch, a pioneer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure including floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) production and regasification, has delivered the regasification system for the world’s first barge-based FLNG regasification and storage unit. Black & Veatch partnered with Wison Offshore & Marine Ltd. to provide engineering and procurement for the topside regasification unit.

The barge-based floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) was delivered in December from Wison’s shipyard in Nantong, China, for global oil and gas shipper Exmar.

“This is the first FSRU barge to complete construction, and enables Exmar to meet rising global demand for flexible, mid-sized LNG import solutions. Our more than 50 years of experience with LNG enables the implementation of the most innovative practices in these cutting-edge projects, further proving the commercial viability of producing LNG offshore.”

Bob Germinder, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Floating Oil & Gas Solutions, Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch designed the topside units for the FSRU, including boil-off gas handling, LNG vaporization and natural gas metering, procured all topside equipment and instruments and provided support during the construction phase. The FSRU contains 25,000 m3 of LNG storage and uses Shell & Tube vaporizers to provide a maximum sendout rate of 600 MMSCFD. Once the FSRU is mobilized, Black & Veatch will support Exmar to complete the final commissioning and start-up of the unit.

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Black & Veatch has supported LNG infrastructure developments for more than 50 years, combining technology and know-how on LNG production, storage, regasification and send out facilities with seamless solutions for design, procurement, fabrication and construction.

Exmar is a pioneer in the transport of liquefied gases such as LNG, LPG and ammonia. The LNG activities consist of transportation plus LNG infrastructure developments. Exmar has pioneered floating regasification technology and is also developing what will be the world’s first floating liquefaction unit. The Exmar Group operates and manages a fleet of about 40 LNG and LPG vessels and is also active in the offshore industry.

Wison Offshore & Marine is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wison Group. The company’s services cover the full project life cycle, from concept and engineering design, procurement, construction to installation and commissioning. The company has strong expertise that can be applied to many areas throughout the oil and gas industry, including floating LNG production and transportation facilities, platforms, module fabrication, marine & offshore support vessels, and cranes. Wison Offshore & Marine has provided turnkey services for the world's first FLNG and first China-made FSRU.

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned, global leader in building critical human infrastructure in Energy, Water, Telecommunications and Government Services. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people in over 100 countries through consulting, engineering, construction, operations and program management. Our revenues in 2016 were US$3.2 billion.

About EXMAR

EXMAR is a provider of fl oating solutions for the operation, transportation and transformation of gas. EXMAR’s mission is to serve customers with innovations in the field of offshore extraction, transformation, production, storage and transportation by sea of liquefied natural gases, petrochemical gases and liquid hydrocarbons. EXMAR creates economically viable and sustainable energy value chains in long-term alliances with first class business partners. EXMAR designs, builds, certifies, owns, leases and operates specialized, floating maritime infrastructure for this purpose as well as aiming for the highest standards in performing commercial, technical, quality assurance and administrative management for the entire maritime energy industry.

About Wison

The Wison group is a diversified corporation focusing on energy investments and services. With decades of experience in large-scale high technology projects and project management, the group has grown to encompass three business sectors spanning from Engineering Services, Offshore & Marine and Investment Business.