FSRU Independence

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Coordinates: 55°39′52″N 21°08′16″E / 55.664457°N 21.137649°E / 55.664457; 21.137649

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FSRU Independence
History
NameFSRU Independence
OwnerLeif Höegh & Co, Oslo, Norway
Port of registrySingapore, Singapore
BuilderHyundai Heavy Industries
CostCa. $330,000,000 USD
Yard number2549
Laid down2012
Launched2014
In service2014
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeLNG carrier
Tonnage
  • 109,793 GT
  • 36,732 NT
  • 82,028 DWT
Length290 m (951 ft 5 in)
Beam50 m (164 ft 1 in)
PropulsionDual fuel diesel electric
Speed18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)
Capacity170,000 m3 (6,000,000 cu ft)
NotesTo be used for ten years as a floating LNG storage and regasification unit as an LNG imported terminal in Lithuania.

FSRU Independence, delivered in March 2014 is an LNG carrier designed as a floating LNG storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to be used as an LNG import terminal in Lithuania. The vessel can store 170,000 m3 (6,000,000 cu ft) of natural gas and can supply all of Lithuania's need for natural gas. The vessel started operating in the autumn of 2014. It provides some diversification of Lithuanian gas imports away from Russia.

Built by Hyundai in South Korea, it arrived at Klaipėda on 27 October 2014, after a five-month cruise.

FSRU Independence in the port of Klaipėda

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