Burckhardt Compression commissions compressor on FSRU in Dubai

Burckhardt Compression successfully completed the mechanical test run of the Laby-GI compressor on Golar’s FSRU "Golar Freeze" in the presence of DNV (Det Norske Veritas). Commissioned by Burckhardt Compression and Golar LNG, the compressor is currently operating at full capacity.

The successful mechanical test run of the compresso was certified by DNV, which then issued the survey report. The Laby®-GI was commissioned by Golar LNG Limited and Burckhardt Compression on The “Golar Freeze” floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) is now permanently moored at the Jebel Ali port in Dubai., UAE.  The compressor in question is being used as a boil-off gas (BOG)/minimum send-out compressor and has been successfully in operation at full capacity.

The Laby-GI compressor is fully balanced which results in the elimination of unbalanced forces and moments guaranteeing a smooth operation for all offshore applications. The unique design combines two well established sealing technologies in a single crankgear for lubricated or non-lubricated compression. Therefore, it easily manages the compression of LNG BOG at suction temperatures down to minus 170°C without pre-heating the gas nor pre-cooling the compressor. The gastight compressor housing eliminates gas emission and losses to the environment.

The "Golar Freeze" was converted from an LNG carrier to an FSRU and is capable of storing ~125,000 m3 of LNG and delivering up to 480 million cubic feet per day of regasified LNG to Dubai Supply Authority for further distribution into the Dubai natural gas network.

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