BW SINGAPORE

  • Latitude: 29.6016
  • Longitude: 32.3607
  • Offshore Terminal in UK

Address: UK

The BW Singapore is a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) that serves as an offshore terminal employed in the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) industry. It's worth noting that the BW Singapore FSRU has been utilized in various locations around the globe, and its deployment can change based on contractual and operational needs.

Description and Specifications of BW Singapore

General Information:

  • Type: Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU)
  • Operator/Owner: BW LNG, a subsidiary of the BW Group
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Shipbuilder: Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), South Korea

Dimensions:

  • Length Overall (LOA): Approximately 294 meters
  • Breadth (Beam): Approximately 46 meters
  • Draft: Can vary but typically around 12.5 meters

Capacities:

  • LNG Storage Capacity: Around 170,000 cubic meters
  • Regasification Capacity: 750 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd), which can potentially be expanded

Propulsion and Power Supply:

  • Type: Dual-fuel diesel electric propulsion (can operate on both LNG and marine diesel oil)
  • Engines: Typically powered by multiple Wartsila engines
  • Dynamic Positioning: The vessel is equipped with a dynamic positioning system to maintain its position (if moored near shore facilities or in open water)

Facilities:

  • Regasification Units: Equipped with advanced regasification technology to convert LNG back to natural gas, which can then be fed into shore pipelines.
  • Mooring System: Can be moored to offshore mooring facilities or connected to pipeline end manifolds (PLEM).
  • Safety Systems: Designed with robust safety and environmental protection systems, in accordance with international standards like MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) and IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations.
  • Crew Accommodations: Equipped with living facilities for crew and technical staff.

Operations:

  • Functionality: Acts as both a storage and regasification platform. LNG can be transported by LNG carriers to the FSRU, where it is stored and then regasified as needed to meet local demand.
  • Mobility: As an FSRU, the BW Singapore is mobile, allowing it to be deployed to different locations based on demand or contractual agreements.

Deployment in the UK:

If BW Singapore were to be deployed in the UK, it would likely serve as part of the country's LNG import infrastructure. The UK, being a significant consumer of natural gas, has facilities for receiving and regasifying LNG, which is a crucial aspect of its energy diversification and security strategy.

Example Potential Location:

  • Location: It could be moored at existing LNG import terminals such as those at Milford Haven in Wales or the Isle of Grain in Kent, where it would connect to the national grid.
  • Infrastructure Integration: It would be integrated into the existing pipeline network to facilitate the supply of natural gas to the UK market.

Additional specifications and operational details might be specific to the local requirements of where it is moored or deployed. It's also advisable to consult more current and specific documents or the operator for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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