The new floating liquefied natural gas concept, offering a production capacity of between 1.5 million and 2 million tonnes per annum, could go from final investment decision to delivery in as little as three years, according to Kees Willemse, proposal & technology development director for SBM Offshore.

The floater specialist is now initiating talks with potential clients with a view towards commencing field-specific front-end engineering and design, which would likely take about 12 months prior to a final investment decision.

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