December 03, 2008

Dubai to build LNG re gasification terminal

Dubai Supply Authority has announced that it will develop a floating liquefied natural gas re gasification facility at the DP World Jebel Ali Terminal in Dubai. The new facility will supplement the Emirate’s existing supplies of natural gas during summer peak demand, delivering environmental and security of energy supply benefits.

Dubai Supply Authority has selected Shell as adviser and project manager for the development phase. Shell will also be the main LNG supplier and will continue to provide advice to DUSUP once the facility is completed.

Golar Freeze, an existing LNG ship, will be chartered by Dubai Supply Authority from Golar LNG Company and converted into a floating Storage and Re gasification Unit to be moored offshore within DP World Jebel Ali Terminal. LNG ships will moor alongside the Golar Freeze to offload their cargoes. Gas will be piped through a sub-sea pipeline from the Golar Freeze into the Dubai natural gas pipeline network to industrial customers.