Delfin Advances Second Floating LNG Vessel Off U.S. Coast

Delfin Midstream is moving ahead with plans for its second floating LNG export vessel off the Louisiana coast, announcing a new partnership with MidOcean Energy and authorizing the purchase of critical long-lead equipment as it works toward a final investment decision later this year.

The Houston-based developer said Wednesday it has issued a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) to Siemens Energy for key equipment for its proposed FLNG2 vessel, including four SGT-750 gas turbines and mixed-refrigerant compressors. Securing the equipment ahead of a final investment decision is intended to reduce schedule risk and preserve manufacturing capacity.

At the same time, MidOcean