World's largest FSRU weighs anchor in Hong Kong in readiness for terminal operation in mid-2023

Bauhinia Spirit, the world's largest FSRU sails into Hong Kong waters 
 

Named Bauhinia Spirit, the world’s largest floating storage and regasification unit arrived in Hong Kong waters yesterday (13 April). 
 

The vessel, which will be used to receive, store and regasify LNG for an offshore LNG terminal being jointly developed by CLP Power and HK electric, is staying at the South Cheung Chau Anchorage. When checks and port clearance procedures are completed, the FSRU vessel will sail to the offshore LNG terminal east of the Soko Islands next week for the final commissioning of the project.
 

The offshore LNG terminal, constructed by CLP Power and HK Electric, is the first of its kind in Hong Kong and will be operated by the Hong Kong LNG Terminal Limited, a joint venture between the two power companies. Construction of a marine jetty and two subsea gas pipelines of the terminal has been completed. Commissioning of equipment is under way and the terminal is scheduled for operation in mid-2023.
 

The FSRU vessel is the world’s largest with an overall length of 345 metres and a storage capacity of 263,000m3 of LNG. The Hong Kong Government has indicated that it also intends to arrange for ship-to ship bunkering for LNG-capable ocean going vessels from 2025.
 

Japanese shipping and logistics form MOL entered into an agreement with CLP Power to supply the FSRU, as well as Jetty Operation and Maintenance services for the Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal Project. The terminal was originally scheduled to enter operation in 2022.

Source: Hong Kong Maritime Hub

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