China trails neighbours in FLNG R&D; and tech
China’s interest in floating liquefaction is increasing, but South Korea and Japan remain far ahead in terms of cultivating the expertise for developing FLNG technology China’s interest in floating liquefaction is increasing, but South Korea and Japan remain far ahead in terms of cultivating the expertise for developing FLNG technology.
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Artist’s impression of Shell’s Prelude FLNG project, which is under construction in South Korea. (Shell)
China is lagging behind rival shipbuilders South Korea, Japan and Singapore when it comes to technical research and innovation in the field of floating liquefaction, according to industry analysts.
The concept of harvesting stranded gas at offshore fields via on-station liquefaction remains unproven, but this has not dampened China’s interest in the technology. However, Chinese firms lack the facilities and core competencies to form a local FLNG industry.
“We don’t have the critical technology to construct an FLNG facility. Some key equipment cannot be produced domestically,” said...
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