EasyLNG has been developed by TORP LNG for application in protected, shallow water locations, as LNG storage and regasification terminals and has LNG regas capacities ranging from 100 MMSCFD to 600 MMSCFD. The EasyLNG regasification plant consists of:
A standard LNG carrier for storage is able to moor and connect to the LNG regas barge without modification of the vessel, and transfer the LNG cargo to the barge where regasification is carried out. The visiting LNG carriers moor to the opposite side of the regas barge, and discharge the cargo via standard LNG loading arms across the barge to the storage tanker. The LNG will be vaporized using ambient air as the heating medium in a bank of forced draft finned tube vaporizers. Other vaporization technologies may also be applied. The barge is moored to the sea floor using a spread mooring system and utilizing a combination chains and steel ropes to obtain the necessary weight and elasticity in the individual mooring lines. The barge is equipped with heavy fenders along each side for mooring of the LNG carrier and storage vessel. For continuous supply of LNG to consumers, i.e. a gas fueled power plant or a standalone gas distribution network, an LNG storage tanker can be moored alongside the EasyLNG barge. LNG from the tanks on the storage vessel will be supplied to the regasification equipment on the barge. At intervals, an LNG transport tanker will moor to the free side of the barge and transfer its cargo to the storage vessel. The LNG regas facility can be located in protected areas with shallow water. The actual required water depth will be dependent upon the local wave and wind conditions. Most types and sizes of LNG carriers can use the proposed facility. |
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