SNH director Jean-Pierre Loule this week denied reports that the company had any intent of withdrawing from the project or altering its equity participation with operator Perenco.

At a cost of some $1.6 billion, Golar LNG has been contracted to provide the Moss-type carrier Hilli for the Kribi FLNG role, with Singapore’s Keppel yard handling the conversion and Black & Veatch responsible for the liquefaction process.