EXMAR takes delivery of World’s First Barge-Based FSRU and secures long-term employment for the unit.
The world’s first barge-based floating LNG storage and re-gasification unit (FSRU) from the Wison Shipyard in Nantong, PRC. The unit has a re-gasification capacity of up to 600MMSCFD and a storage capacity of 26,000 m³ of LNG.
This delivery is a milestone in EXMAR’s history as this FSRU is the first of the new generation of floating regasification assets, barge based, and perfectly positioned to add value in medium sized LNG import projects all over the world in a fast track, flexible and cost efficient way.
In addition to the delivery, EXMAR is pleased to confirm that long-term employment for the FSRU has been secured with a reputable counterpart and hire will start from mid-2018 onwards.