Shell, Total and others are advancing small-scale LNG-to-power projects across Southeast Asia. An ultra-shallow draft LNG carrier by Philippines-based Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co. (AG&P) will be a key driver for executing such projects.
To meet versatile requirements, AG&P designed a small-scale LNG carrier (LNGC) – a workhorse to meet delivery challenges posed by shallow rivers and restricted harbours. To that end, the vessel is capable of both self-propulsion across open waters and the ability to de-ballast to two meters or less, whilst fully laden with its cargo of LNG.
Cargo capacity of the vessel is scalable from 4,000 cubic metres to 8,000 cbm, allowing access to restricted harbors so that the vessel can travel near shore or receive LNG cargo from FSU anchored offshore.
The ultra-shallow draft LNGC has a delivery time of approximately 14-16 months from order placement based on existing design specification.
Modularisation helps the Philippines-based company speed up delivery times. AG&P says it “builds the infrastructure in Lego-like pieces.”
Product design and production is carried out at AG&P’s two manufacturing facilities, situated some 80km south of Manila. The production sites span 150 hectares of land where the company produce 125,000 tons of assembled modules per year.
Over the years, AG&P has modularized refineries, chemical, petrochemical, power and water plants, LNG apparatus, mining systems and offshore topsides.
