Introduction

The course offers a thorough analysis of the FSRU sector, covering many technical, project-specific, and business concerns related to the usage of FSRU regasification units.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Technical, commercial, and management employees who need an in-depth technical knowledge of the LNG business and FSRU development. New technical support personnel entering the sector Technical personnel who want to learn more about the sector

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to LNG – what is LNG

• Some key facts about LNG, including physical properties, rich and lean LNG, composition ranges, safety, and flammability.

Day 2: LNG Global Trade and alternative Commercial Models

• Global Gas and LNG Trade Development of LNG Trade LNG Importing Countries The Global FSRU Fleet Gas Market Characteristics The LNG Contract Chain Sales and Purchase Agreements FSRU Chartering

Day 3: Technical Fundamentals

• LNG Properties and conversions Heating Values, Wobbe, Interchangeability, and market specifications

Day 4: FSRU vs Land Based Import

• CAPEX Schedule Permitting Port Restrictions Major

Day 5: Major FSRU Technology Choices

• Ragas Technology Selection Boil-Off Gas Handling/ Reliquefication LNG Pump Selection Topsides Layout Considerations

Day 6: FSRU Cargo Containment Systems

• Overview of liquefaction systems (membrane vs Moss vs SPB vs Type C)

Day 7: LNG Transfer

• Ship to Ship Transfer- side by side vs tandem Hard Arms vs Cryogenic Hoses HP Gas transfer vs hard arms and HP hoses Custody Transfer, Metering and measurement Small scale and bunkering

Day 8: FSRU Mooring System Designs

• Tower Yoke Systems Spread Mooring Offshore Island Jetty Mooring Gravity Based Regas structures

Day 9: Marine Infrastructure Issues

• Breakwater Design Port Dredging Tugs and Pilots FSRU Designs Newbuild vs Conversions Shipyard Selection Ship Designs (AtlanticMax, Q-max, Q-flex) Floating Storage (FSU’s) Floating Regas (FRU’s) Floating Gas to Power Niche FSRU Applications

Day 10: FSRU Construction & Constructability

• Long Lead Item Delivery Typical Conversion Schedule Typical Newbuild Schedule
• FSRU CAPEX and OPEX:
• Factors Influencing CAPEX and OPEX Typical OPEX Elements
• FSRU Site Selection Considerations:
• Metocean Water Depth Water Temperature Environmental Regulations
• Introduction to LNG Safety:
• Historical Incidents and Lessons learned – material selection, layout, stratification, rapid phase transition, other Safety in Design Safety Code requirements Introduction to Permitting and Environmental