Delfin Midstream approves $5B first US floating LNG vessel

Created at 3 Jun · 22:24 UTC2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events

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Delfin Midstream has reached a final investment decision (FID) for its first U.S. floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel. The project is valued at $5 billion, marking a significant expansion of U.S. LNG export infrastructure.

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Who's Involved

Delfin Midstream

company that reached FID for first U.S. FLNG vessel

Key facts

Delfin Midstream reached a final investment decision (FID) for its first U.S. floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel.
The project is valued at $5 billion.

Delfin Midstream has announced a final investment decision (FID) for its first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel in the United States. The total value of this significant project is estimated at $5 billion. This decision marks a crucial step for the company and the U.S. LNG export infrastructure, potentially increasing the nation's capacity to export liquefied natural gas.

↳ Why This Matters

This project represents a key expansion of the U.S.'s LNG export infrastructure, potentially boosting the country's role in global energy markets.

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An FLNG vessel is a facility that can liquefy natural gas onboard a ship, allowing for storage and regasification. This offers greater flexibility compared to land-based terminals.

An FID signifies that a company has committed the necessary capital and resources to proceed with a project, indicating a high level of confidence in its viability.

This project represents a key expansion of the U.S.'s LNG export infrastructure, potentially boosting the country's role in global energy markets.

What Happens Next

01Construction and operational phases for the Delfin FLNG vessel.

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Delfin Midstream reached a final investment decision (FID) for its first U.S. floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel.

The project is valued at $5 billion.

Delfin Midstream approves $5B first US floating LNG vessel

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