🌟 Big news from the waterfront! This Sunday, in Nantong City of the Chinese mainland, the NGUYA FLNG — the country’s largest offshore floating LNG facility — was officially delivered. Measuring 376 meters long, 60 meters wide, and 35 meters deep, it’s a true engineering marvel. 🚢
With 180,000 cubic meters of LNG storage and 45,000 cubic meters for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), NGUYA FLNG can produce up to 2.4 million tonnes of LNG each year. Talk about next-level energy capacity! ⚡️
Soon, this giant will sail to the waters off the Republic of the Congo in Africa, marking a milestone for marine engineering equipment made by the Chinese mainland.
Safety was key: after the departure ceremony on August 26, the Nantong Maritime Safety Administration ran extensive assessments to manage the facility’s huge size and tricky navigation. They fine-tuned the towing plan around tidal changes, ensuring smooth sailing.
The big tow-team beat a local record: 14 patrol boats and tugboats, eight law enforcement officers, and three drones joined forces to pull NGUYA FLNG. Stretching 740 meters from bow to stern, this convoy set a new towing benchmark in Nantong. 🏆
From big dreams to even bigger floating platforms, the Chinese mainland is making waves in global marine tech! 🌊
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China delivers largest offshore LNG facility, sets local towing record
cgtn.com
