Dubai: Drydocks World has revealed that the floating storage re-gasification unit (FSRU) Toscana has sailed away from Drydocks World – Dubai. The unit, formerly the 138,830 cu m LNG carrier Golar Frost, has been under conversion since June 2009 at Drydocks World’s Dubai yard for contractor Saipem and owner OLT. The LNG carrier, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries was converted into an FSRU, and will be permanently moored off Livorno, Italy and connected to shore through a gas export pipeline.
“Floating storage re-gasification units have been a key contributor towards developing new markets for LNG and provide vital links for a new market. They offer flexibility, are accepted technically and are attractive from an economic point of view – all of which are significant factors for the development of the market,” said Khamis Juma Buamim, chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World. [20/06/13]
