en.Wedoany.com Reported - Dutch offshore energy engineering company Enersea has introduced a liquefied natural gas (LNG) loading platform concept, aiming to provide a more economical alternative for LNG infrastructure development in South America.

Optimized for shallow sea and nearshore environments, this platform concept is said to reduce offshore construction activities, accelerate project timelines, and lower overall project costs compared to traditional jetty-based LNG import infrastructure. Enersea states that the compact design can be fully assembled onshore and installed offshore in a single lift, thereby reducing installation risks and execution time. The feasibility of this concept was recently positively evaluated in an undisclosed major LNG infrastructure development project in South America.

Combining decades of offshore engineering expertise with innovative thinking, Enersea develops intelligent infrastructure solutions that help clients reduce project complexity, accelerate delivery, and lower costs. The company stated that the project validated the advantages of the platform concept, demonstrating how innovative offshore engineering can accelerate terminal development while reducing complexity and costs.

Among the high-profile LNG projects in South America is the Argentina LNG project located in the San Matías Gulf, Río Negro Province. Southern Energy's floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project has a total capacity of approximately 6 million tons per year. The project will liquefy natural gas from the General San Martín Pipeline on the FLNG Hilli Episeyo, with commercial operations expected to begin in September 2027. The second unit, FLNG MK II, is scheduled to start production by the end of 2028. The first phase of the project is expected to produce 2.45 million tons of LNG per year, equivalent to approximately 28 cargoes annually.