New FSRU Design Received Approval for One Billion Capacity
GasEntec’s modular regasification design offers operators flexibility in high-volume LNG handling.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Lloyd's Register has awarded Approval in Principle to GasEntec for a high-capacity floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) design. This system is capable of a send-out capacity of one billion cubic feet of gas per day.
Why it matters
The design provides operators with increased flexibility across varying environmental and regulatory conditions. Its modular architecture allows for adjustments in capacity and pressure as project requirements evolve.
The new design features a maximum daily send-out capacity of one billion cubic feet, establishing it among the highest-capacity units in the sector. The certification covers a modular architecture that remains unresolved regarding final implementation costs and construction lead times.
The players
GasEntec
A specialized engineering firm that develops modular technologies for the LNG and floating infrastructure sector.
Lloyd's Register
An international provider of classification, compliance, and consultancy services for the maritime and offshore energy industries.
The details
Lloyd's Register performed an independent assessment of the design's technical and safety fundamentals to grant the approval. The system incorporates a multi-mode regasification process, enabling operations in open, closed, and combined-loop modes. This configuration is intended to support varying operational requirements and environmental constraints for terminal operators.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The Approval in Principle was presented at Gastech 2026.
Market Landscape
The approval follows a industry-wide push for higher-capacity floating infrastructure to meet shifting global LNG demand. This design builds on established modular engineering trends seen at recent Gastech conferences, where safety and operational adaptability have become primary competitive differentiators.
Operators evaluating new floating infrastructure should monitor how this modular system performs during its initial deployment phases. Review technical specifications against your site's current pressure and throughput requirements to determine if this design provides an efficiency edge over traditional fixed assets.
The takeaway
The modular approach to FSRU design offers a strategic path for scaling infrastructure capacity without full-scale vessel redesigns. Evaluate upcoming project tenders for compatibility with this multi-mode regasification standard to ensure your assets remain competitive in changing operational environments.
Further reading
For broader technical standards in the sector, see Oil and Gas.
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