Cambridge
Academy
In London

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 OutlinesDay 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