A Milestone in Maritime Innovation

China’s Wison New Energies (WNE) has officially kicked off the construction of Indonesia’s first-ever floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit. The keel-laying ceremony, held at WNE’s Nantong Yard, marks a pivotal moment in the Genting FLNG project, a collaboration between WNE and Malaysia’s Genting Group. This groundbreaking facility, destined for the Kasuri block in West Papua, Indonesia, is set to revolutionize the region’s energy landscape.

With a sleek design spanning 278.8 meters in length and 60 meters in width, the FLNG unit is engineered to operate in waters up to 32.8 meters deep. But it’s not just its size that’s impressive—its production capacity of 1.2 million tons per annum (mtpa) positions it as a key player in Indonesia’s push toward a greener future.

Powering Indonesia’s Green Transformation

The Genting FLNG project is more than just an energy venture; it’s a cornerstone of Indonesia’s green transformation agenda. By liquefying natural gas extracted from the Kasuri block, the facility will provide a cleaner, more efficient energy source, reducing the country’s reliance on traditional fossil fuels.

The keel-laying ceremony was a star-studded affair, attended by industry heavyweights like Genting’s Chairman and CEO Lim Kok Thay, WNE’s Chairman Liu Hongjun, and Bureau Veritas’ Operations Director Yi Gaojie. Together, they installed the ceremonial steel plate on the keel, symbolizing the project’s official transition into its core construction phase.

A Global Vision for Clean Energy

WNE’s ambitions extend far beyond Indonesia. In mid-December 2024, the company signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) agreement with Ace Gas and FLNG for a proposed project off the coast of Nigeria. This project, which includes an FLNG unit and a power barge, underscores WNE’s commitment to expanding its clean energy footprint globally.

Meanwhile, WNE’s standardized floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit has received approval in principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas, further cementing its reputation as a leader in maritime energy innovation.

With 90% of the ship models already under assessment and the main hull detailing nearing completion, the Genting FLNG project is on track to become a shining example of how cutting-edge technology can drive sustainable development.