Floating LNG Engineering and Operations Training Course

Floating LNG Engineering and Operations Training Course

Introduction

Floating LNG Engineering and Operations Training Course is designed to equip oil and gas professionals with advanced technical knowledge and practical skills required to plan, design, construct, commission, operate, and maintain Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facilities. Participants will examine the complete FLNG project lifecycle, including gas reservoir assessment, feed gas conditioning, pretreatment, liquefaction technology selection, LNG storage, offshore loading, and transportation interfaces. The course also addresses critical engineering considerations such as topsides and hull integration, mooring systems, naval architecture, process simulation, utilities design, dynamic positioning interfaces, and offshore environmental conditions. Through practical examples and industry-focused case studies, participants will develop the capabilities required to support technically sound, commercially viable, and operationally reliable floating LNG projects.

The programme examines major risk areas, including LNG containment, boil-off gas management, fire and gas detection, emergency shutdown systems, hazardous area classification, process safety management, and offshore emergency response. It also covers project economics, lifecycle cost optimization, reliability-centered maintenance, regulatory compliance, and environmental performance monitoring. By integrating engineering fundamentals with operational decision-making, the course enables participants to evaluate FLNG project performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable operating strategies. Whether supporting a new floating LNG development or improving an existing offshore gas facility, participants will gain valuable insights into next-generation LNG technologies, offshore energy infrastructure, floating gas production, and integrated asset management to support safe, efficient, and commercially competitive FLNG operations.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the fundamentals of Floating LNG technology, offshore gas monetization, and floating liquefaction systems.
2. Evaluate FLNG project feasibility using technical screening, gas field assessment, and lifecycle cost analysis.
3. Understand FLNG conceptual design, front-end engineering design (FEED), and engineering integration requirements.
4. Assess natural gas pretreatment, dehydration, acid gas removal, and contaminant control technologies.
5. Compare LNG liquefaction technologies, refrigeration cycles, and process optimization strategies.
6. Understand floating facility design, including hull configuration, topsides integration, naval architecture, and structural integrity.
7. Apply engineering principles to LNG storage, cryogenic equipment, boil-off gas recovery, and offshore loading systems.
8. Identify critical requirements for FLNG commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and operational readiness.
9. Implement effective process safety management, hazard identification, HAZOP, and risk assessment practices.
10. Improve equipment reliability through predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and asset integrity management.
11. Evaluate digital technologies, advanced process control, and real-time performance monitoring for FLNG facilities.
12. Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, methane emissions reduction, and sustainable offshore operations.
13. Develop strategies for operational excellence, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in FLNG projects.

Target Audience

1. Petroleum engineers and offshore production engineers.
2. LNG process engineers and liquefaction specialists.
3. Process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers.
4. Offshore facility managers and FLNG operations supervisors.
5. Project managers, engineering managers, and FEED specialists.
6. Marine engineers, naval architects, and offshore structural engineers.
7. HSE professionals, process safety engineers, and risk management specialists.
8. Maintenance engineers, asset integrity specialists, reliability engineers, and technical consultants.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Floating LNG Technology and Project Development

• Fundamentals of LNG production, liquefaction, storage, and transportation.
• Evolution of floating LNG facilities and their role in offshore gas monetization.
• Comparison of FLNG facilities with conventional onshore LNG plants and floating storage solutions.
• FLNG project lifecycle: concept selection, feasibility, FEED, engineering, construction, and operations.
• Case study: Evaluating the suitability of FLNG for developing a remote offshore gas field with limited pipeline infrastructure.

Module 2: FLNG Process Engineering and Natural Gas Pretreatment

• Feed gas characterization, reservoir deliverability, and gas composition assessment.
• Gas dehydration, acid gas removal, mercury removal, and contaminant management.
• Condensate stabilization, heavy hydrocarbon removal, and feed gas conditioning.
• Process simulation, material balance, energy balance, and process flow diagram development.
• Case study: Resolving feed gas composition changes that affect pretreatment efficiency and downstream LNG production.

Module 3: LNG Liquefaction Technologies and Process Optimization

• Principles of natural gas liquefaction and cryogenic heat exchange.
• Overview of mixed refrigerant, dual mixed refrigerant, and nitrogen expansion processes.
• Refrigeration compressors, heat exchangers, expansion equipment, and associated utilities.
• Liquefaction process control, energy consumption analysis, and production optimization.
• Case study: Comparing alternative liquefaction technologies for an offshore project with strict weight, footprint, and energy constraints.

Module 4: FLNG Hull Design, Topsides Integration, and Marine Systems

• Fundamentals of floating hull configuration, displacement, stability, and naval architecture.
• Topsides layout, module design, structural loading, and weight management.
• Mooring systems, station-keeping, offshore environmental loads, and vessel motions.
• Integration of process facilities, utilities, power generation, marine systems, and accommodation.
• Case study: Assessing topsides weight growth and layout congestion during the integration of an FLNG facility.

Module 5: LNG Storage, Boil-Off Gas Management, and Offshore Loading

• LNG containment systems, cryogenic insulation, and low-temperature material considerations.
• Boil-off gas generation, recovery, compression, reliquefaction, and fuel gas utilization.
• LNG transfer systems, loading arms, cryogenic hoses, and ship-to-ship transfer interfaces.
• Offloading operations, marine coordination, loading procedures, and transfer safety.
• Case study: Developing a boil-off gas management strategy to reduce product losses during prolonged offshore LNG storage and adverse weather.

Module 6: FLNG Commissioning, Start-Up, and Operational Excellence

• Mechanical completion, system handover, pre-commissioning, and commissioning procedures.
• Cold commissioning, refrigerant introduction, cooldown, and LNG production start-up.
• Normal operations, process control, shutdown management, and restart procedures.
• Production planning, operational KPIs, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Case study: Investigating a delayed FLNG start-up caused by refrigeration system instability and incomplete equipment readiness.

Module 7: Process Safety, Risk Management, and Asset Integrity

• FLNG-specific hazards, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and quantitative risk assessment.
• Fire and gas detection, emergency shutdown systems, and emergency depressurization.
• LNG spill prevention, cryogenic hazards, hazardous area classification, and emergency response.
• Inspection planning, corrosion management, reliability-centered maintenance, and equipment integrity.
• Case study: Conducting a risk review following a simulated LNG transfer leak and evaluating improvements to detection, isolation, and emergency response.

Module 8: Digital FLNG Operations, Sustainability, and Project Economics

• Digital twins, advanced process control, industrial analytics, and real-time monitoring.
• Predictive maintenance, equipment health monitoring, and data-driven performance optimization.
• Energy efficiency, methane emissions monitoring, flare reduction, and greenhouse gas reporting.
• FLNG capital expenditure, operating expenditure, lifecycle costing, and commercial risk assessment.
• Case study: Developing a digital optimization programme to reduce compressor energy consumption, equipment downtime, and methane emissions while improving project economics.

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
• Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
• Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
• Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
• Expert-led Q&A sessions.
• Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.