A Smarter Approach
to Efficiency

…at project build

Efficiency in processing the huge amounts of documentation required for new projects is key. A faster and easier permitting journey helps to meet the project deadlines immensely. The situation varies between countries but often, gaining the permit and project approvals from diverse administrative bodies and authorities is not an easy task. It consumes resource and timelines and extended project deadlines are the result: hampering efficiency and delaying ROI.

Using standardized equipment for LNG transfer operations that already meets regulatory guidelines for the project location ensures that all permitting requirements are fulfilled quickly and efficiently, while also deploying a leaner infrastructure.

Trelleborg is an experienced partner with best practice, innovative LNG transfer systems, superior understanding of the permitting journey and a range of equipment available to meet regulatory standards wherever a project is developed. 

Able to tailor delivery to ensure that our supply is compatible with project constraints, Trelleborg provides standardized but configurable solutions that save time.

It takes knowledge of the overall process to approach planning in the optimum way. That means sound engineering knowledge in mechanical and structural engineering, electrical and instrumentation engineering, and software and communication engineering.  All these requirements must also be considered within the broader picture of up-to-date knowledge of all standards – electrical, class and regional – and the interpretation of these within the individual operating conditions.

…and throughout the project lifecycle

Tailored support is essential to meet the needs of each unique facility and maximize uptime through predictive maintenance. Service, at both a local and a global level, minimizes total lifecycle costs.

Maintenance packages need to be built specifically for the application. Mooring configurations provide a good illustration: with the introduction of FSRU technologies and the long-term nature of their mooring alongside the jetty, there is a need for lower maintenance quick release hooks (QRHs). If maintenance free options are not specified, safety and efficiency are compromised.  

Smart technologies play an evolving and increasingly critical role in the efficiency of LNG projects. Data sharing and communication between stakeholders is paramount not only to the safety of operations, but to the long-term decision making involved in the evolution of the facility. Through standardized, compatible data, all parties can glean useful insights into the efficiency of vessel turnaround and identify areas for improvement.  

To do this, a common digital platform is required that gives both the LNG vessel operator and the port operator equal data visibility. With IoT-enabled devices and a digital interface that updates in real-time, greater efficiency and safety can be achieved with SmartPort by Trelleborg.