SOFEC wins TYMS contract for Lampung LNG FSRU
MODEC, Inc. has announced the award of a Tower Yoke Mooring System by Höegh LNG to its subsidiary, SOFEC Inc., the Company press release said.
The Tower Yoke will provide a permanent mooring for the FSRU, 20 km offshore, south east Sumatra, in a water depth of 23 meters. The system includes a Swivel Stack assembly and riser piping to export gas through a single 24” gas export line. Import gas will be supplied by LNG Carriers which will moor for side by side offloading to the FSRU. In addition to the local weather conditions the system will also be designed to withstand earthquakes. DNV is the chosen Classification Society.
Höegh LNG has established a strong presence in S.E. Asia and SOFEC was pleased to offer their support on this project and look forward to working with Höegh LNG on further projects as the opportunities arise. There has been a noted increase of offshore activity in Indonesia, offering further possibilities in the coming years. Höegh LNG’s customer is PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN).
This contract represents SOFEC's fifth tower yoke project and establishes SOFEC as the clear leader in the supply of Tower Yoke Systems.
About SOFEC
Founded in 1972, SOFEC, Inc. is a proven turnkey supplier of marine terminals, turrets and other innovative mooring systems, riser and swivel systems, and service buoys. As an industry leader, SOFEC has proven expertise in marine terminal and tanker based floating system concept, design, fabrication, installation, delivery, and service. All projects are manufactured to exacting customer requirements using the most advanced technology, systems engineering, quality control, and project management available. SOFEC has over 110 mooring system projects in operation throughout the world at water depths ranging from 30 feet to over 5,000 feet.
SOFEC designs and provides a full range of offshore mooring systems, marine terminals and fluid transfer systems. Our marine terminals can be designed to handle crude oil, LPG, petrochemicals and even products such as food-grade oils and potable water. SOFEC is part of the MODEC Group of Companies.
