Lloyd's Register Assures Conversion of LNG Carrier into Floating Storage Unit

Lloyd's Register is providing classification and technical assurance for the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating storage unit (FSU) for Dixstone Lower Gulf FZCO, a Perenco sister company.

The former LNG carrier LNG Bayelsa, now under the temporary name FSU LNG Cap Lopez, is undergoing conversion at Drydocks World Dubai. The work includes extensive steel works, new piping systems, installation of a boil-off gas module, and broader life-extension measures.

This project is part of Gabon's offshore development, which aims to reduce routine gas flaring and improve energy efficiency. Once complete, the FSU will provide LNG storage for the project while supporting liquefaction, storage, and export from a near-shore barge.

Lloyd's Register's involvement spans the full scope of conversion and life-extension activities, providing classification, plan approval, survey, and technical oversight to ensure all modifications meet stringent safety and regulatory requirements.