Lloyd's Register Approved GasEntec FSRU Design
The certification confirms a new high-capacity floating storage and regasification unit design.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Lloyd's Register has granted Approval in Principle to GasEntec for a new LNG floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) design. The infrastructure is engineered to provide a send-out capacity of one billion cubic feet of gas per day.
Why it matters
This design aims to provide significant operational flexibility across varying environmental conditions and international regulatory requirements. By utilizing a modular architecture, the system supports diverse operational needs for future energy projects.
The new design features a maximum daily gas send-out capacity of 1 billion cubic feet. It incorporates a multi-mode regasification system capable of functioning in open, closed, and combined-loop modes.
The players
Lloyd's Register
This organization is a global professional services company specializing in maritime and offshore technical assurance.
GasEntec
GasEntec is a specialized engineering firm focused on the development of liquefied natural gas and offshore energy technologies.
The details
Lloyd's Register performed an independent assessment of the technical and safety fundamentals to grant the approval. The FSRU utilizes a modular architecture that can be configured to meet different pressure and capacity requirements.
Timeline
The Approval in Principle was awarded on October 5, 2026.
Market Landscape
The certification of this high-capacity design positions GasEntec to compete in the expanding global market for floating energy infrastructure. This move follows a broader industry trend of scaling LNG import capabilities to meet flexible, site-specific energy demands.
This development indicates a potential increase in future LNG import capacity, which may improve energy supply stability in regions reliant on floating infrastructure. Customers and energy stakeholders can anticipate more efficient, modular delivery options for gas regasification projects.
The takeaway
This certification validates a scalable approach to energy infrastructure that could define the next generation of LNG import terminals. Modular designs offer stakeholders a way to mitigate operational risks while scaling output to meet regional demand.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Ocean News & Technology.
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