Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) has commenced construction of a new Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for its second Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal. The steel cutting ceremony, held at Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in Geoje, South Korea, marks a pivotal step in bolstering Singapore’s energy infrastructure. The FSRU is designed to operate for up to 25 years without dry docking, a first in the industry, and will significantly contribute to meeting the nation’s growing energy demands.
The FSRU will boast a storage capacity of 204,000 cubic metres and a regasification capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), enough to power approximately 6 million four-room HDB flats annually. The vessel will measure 299 metres in length, 51 metres in width, and 55 metres in height, with living quarters for up to 45 crew members. It incorporates advanced digital technologies for operational efficiency and predictive maintenance, ensuring compliance and peak performance without the need for shipyard visits.
SLNG’s CEO, Leong Wei Hung, highlighted the project’s significance, stating that it will “strengthen Singapore’s energy security and support the nation’s increasing energy needs.” The FSRU is expected to be operational by the end of the decade, further advancing Singapore’s ambition to become a regional LNG hub.
