Keppel Shipyard has secured a contract from Golar Gimi Corporation to perform the conversion of a second Moss LNG carrier, the Gimi, into a Floating Liquefaction Vessel (FLNGV).
The contract is worth approximately US $ 705 million. The conversion of the Gimi marks the exercise of the first of two options, which were part of an earlier contract with Golar for the conversion of another Moss LNG carrier, the Hilli, into an FLNGV.
Scope of the Contract
The work scope for Keppel Shipyard in converting the Gimi is similar to that for the Hilli. Keppel Shipyard will provide the design, detailed engineering and procurement of the marine systems and all of the conversion-related construction services. Keppel Shipyard will engage Black & Veatch to provide design, procurement and commissioning support services for the topsides, and the liquefaction process using its PRICO technology, as it also did for the Hilli.
Full construction activities of the Gimi will only commence when Keppel Shipyard receives a notice to proceed, expected to be issued no later than November 2015. In the meantime, orders for long-lead primary equipment such as gas turbines and cold boxes will be placed. The Golar Gimi FLNGV is expected to be delivered around 33 months after receipt of the notice to proceed.
