Integrated Offshore-to-End LNG Solution

Integrated Offshore-to-End LNG Solution

Via FSU Offloading, Container Ship & Truck Transport, and Onshore Regasification

Creating “Virtual Pipeline” networks in areas without physical pipeline coverage. Through a unique combination of offshore receiving, multimodal container transport, and onshore regasification, CIMC ENRIC delivers green energy efficiently — from floating storage unit (FSU) all the way to the end user.

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The Challenge: Addressing Energy Gaps in Unpiped Regions

Natural gas is the ideal bridge fuel in the global energy transition — clean, efficient, and reliable. Yet, traditional pipeline infrastructure is capital-intensive, geographically constrained, and time-consuming to build.

For regions located far from trunk lines — island communities, remote industrial zones, interior cities with rugged terrain — pipeline construction may be economically unfeasible or physically impossible.

This was precisely the situation that prompted a Latin American country to seek an alternative path to secure stable natural gas supply for its population of over 40 million.

Our Solution: FSU — Containerized Transport — Onshore Regasification

CIMC ENRIC has pioneered an innovative “offshore-to-end” integrated LNG solution that functions as a virtual pipeline — seamlessly connecting offshore LNG receipt to final gas delivery without the need for physical pipelines.

The solution comprises three integrated stages:

Stage 1: Receiving and Unloading Process

LNG is received via a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) anchored offshore. LNG carriers discharge their cargo into the FSU, which serves as the offshore hub. From the FSU, LNG is transferred directly to the container ship — the ship offloads the LNG from the FSU and fill it into the LNG ISO tank containers carried on board. The container ship then transport the loaded tank containers toward the near‑shore port for the next stage of delivery.

| Equipment involved: LNG Container Ship

Stage 2: Transfer and Land Transport Process

LNG container ship carries the containers from the FSU area to the near-shore port. Specialized lifting equipment transfers the containers from the ship to heavy-duty trucks, which then safely deliver them by road to local LNG regasification stations — enabling seamless sea-to-land connection.

| Equipment involved: LNG Container Ship , LNG Containers

Stage 3: Regasification and Supply Process

At the regasification station, LNG is efficiently converted back into natural gas. Together with the city gate station (where pipeline custody transfer occurs), the system performs metering and pressure regulation, and finally delivers gas to industrial users, commercial centers, and residential households — guaranteeing safe and stable gas supply.

| Equipment involved: LNG regasification station

From FSU to End-User — Deliver the Green Energy Efficiently.

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Latin America: A Proven Use Case

The Pacific Coast LNG Import Project

A Latin American country faces mounting natural gas supply challenges. Hydropower dependency (historically ~70% of electricity generation) makes the country vulnerable to drought cycles. Domestic natural gas production is declining, and building pipelines across mountainous terrain is both difficult and expensive. During a critical dry period in recent years, regasified LNG supplied over 70% of the country’s gas-fired thermal generation and accounted for more than 30% of national gas demand.

To address this urgent situation, a local project development company — under a term contract signed with the national oil company of that country — is developing a fast-track LNG import solution in the inner bay of a major port on the country’s Pacific coast.

How the Solution Works in This Country

· FSU Deployment — A Floating Storage Unit is deployed offshore in the bay.

· LNG Receiving — LNG carriers discharge into the FSU, which stores the LNG before onward transfer.

· Barge/Ship Transport — LNG is offloaded into ISO tank containers and transported by barges to the port.

· Truck Delivery — ISO tank containers are loaded onto trucks and delivered overland to a regasification station in an inland city.

· Regasification & Pipeline Injection — At the inland facility, LNG is regasified and injected into the national transport system, reaching industrial centers and residential communities.

Project Scale: The solution will supply approximately 60 million cubic feet of natural gas per day — enough to make a meaningful contribution to the country’s national gas supply.

Endorsement from the National Oil Company

The national oil company of this Latin American country — the state-controlled integrated energy company — has given active recognition to the integrated LNG solution. According to the company, this initiative effectively hedges against mid-term energy supply uncertainties and safeguards energy security for both industrial use and residential communities across the country. The project aligns with the country’s broader strategic objective of enhancing energy security by adding a reliable supply source of natural gas.

Why Choose CIMC ENRIC?

· End-to-End Value Chain Coverage — From FSU offshore receiving to onshore regasification and pipeline injection, CIMC ENRIC covers the entire LNG value chain.

· Proven Full-Industry-Chain Capabilities — The leading key equipment manufacturer and integrated engineering services provider in China covering the full natural gas industry layout.

· Deep Local Market Insight — With boots-on-the-ground presence across Latin America, CIMC ENRIC provides solutions tailored to local port conditions, road infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks.

· Rapid Deployment Capability —CIMC ENRIC’s full‑chain integration enables stable gas delivery within months. Proven in a Latin American project: rapidly closing drought‑driven energy gaps.

· Proactive Energy Security Partner — CIMC ENRIC works with national oil companies and governments to address urgent energy supply needs where traditional infrastructure falls short.

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Whether you are a national oil company seeking to diversify import sources, an industrial park located far from trunk lines, or a government looking to enhance energy security in unpiped regions — CIMC ENRIC’s integrated offshore-to-end LNG solution offers a proven, flexible, and rapidly deployable answer.

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