FLNG and Onshore LNG in Mozambique: Why a 50–50 Hybrid Strategy Would Have Been the Prudent Choice from Day One
Why Mozambique Should Have Followed the Guyana Playbook: FLNG First, Onshore Later
In the last decade, ExxonMobil’s strategy offshore Guyana has become a benchmark for rapid, de‑risked development: one FPSO per year, scaling from Liza Destiny (2019) to Liza Unity (2022), Prosperity (2023), and ONE GUYANA (2025).
This modular, disciplined approach pushed Guyana beyond 900,000 barrels/day in under five years.
But while this floating‑first strategy turned Guyana into a global deepwater success story, Mozambique took a different path — tying its massive Area 1 and area 4 gas discoveries to an onshore LNG complex in Afungi: remote, infrastructure‑poor, and ultimately disrupted by instability.
What if Mozambique had matched Guyana’s disciplined offshore model?
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#FloatingSolutions #OilAndGas #Deepwater #Engineering #ProjectExecution
#EnergySecurity #MaritimeEngineering #FloatersIntelligentia
Why Collecting Lessons Learned Is the Lifeline of Offshore Projects
Collecting Lessons Learned: The Shortcut to Excellence
Offshore projects are long, complex, and dynamic. Teams change, priorities shift, and knowledge often gets lost along the way.
Collecting lessons learned is the best shortcut to excellence. Don’t let knowledge disappear—capture it, share it, and use it to build the next success story.
#ProjectManagement #LessonsLearned #ContinuousImprovement #OffshoreProjects #EnergyIndustry #Leadership #OperationalExcellence #RootCauseAnalysis #InnovationInExecution #FloatersIntelligentia
Construction All Risks Insurance in Offshore Projects: Policy Architecture, Thresholds, Limits & Marine Warranty Surveyor Involvement
🔍 Offshore projects carry massive risk—from heavy lifts to long-haul tows. Construction All Risks (CAR) insurance isn’t just financial protection; it’s a governance tool.
✅ Why it matters:
Covers fabrication, load-out, transit, installation, and commissioning
Embeds Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) approvals as a condition precedent
Makes Management of Change (MoC) critical—unapproved changes can void coverage
💡 Learn how CAR programs align technical readiness with insurance compliance, and why threshold rules and COA gates are essential for FPSO and FLNG success.
👉 Read the full article below
Classification and Flagging for FPSO and FLNG — a practical primer
Today we published a new article summarizing the essential role of classification and flagging in FPSO and FLNG projects.
Too often, class is seen as a formality — a checkbox.
In reality, it is the technical, regulatory, and commercial backbone of every floating production system.
🔹 Independent technical assurance that reduces project and operational risk
🔹 Statutory compliance through MARPOL, SOLAS, MODU Code and more
🔹 Lifecycle discipline via inspections, IIP programs and modification rules
🔹 Financing & insurance requirements demanded by banks and underwriters
🔹 Specialized notations that are essential for FLNG cryogenic systems
🔹 Global portability & access to yards, terminals, and future redeployment
🔹 Commercial clarity in chartering, offtake, and handover documentation
At Floaters Intelligentia we continue to highlight how the right assurance model — class, flag, and regulator — is a strategic decision that shapes the whole project lifecycle.
If you work in FPSO/FLNG project management, engineering, classification, assurance or operations, this framework is essential.
More insights coming soon.
#FPSO #FLNG #OffshoreEnergy #MaritimeRegulations #Classification #MARPOL #SOLAS #FloatersIntelligentia #OffshoreProjects #EnergyIndustry
Planner: The Brain of the Team — and How to Create Useful KPIs
In FPSO and FLNG execution, the planner isn’t just a scheduler—they’re the strategic nerve center.
They connect engineering, procurement, fabrication, and commissioning, while acting as the alarm bell for critical and near-critical paths.
✅ In our latest article, we explore:
Why planners are the “brain” of the team
How to design KPIs that give real visibility without drowning supervisors in details
Practical rules for update cadence and stagnation alerts
Read the full article and discover how smart KPIs turn complexity into control.
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Leased vs. Owned FLNG/FPSO Units: Financial Implications and Strategic Trade-offs
Should oil companies lease or own FPSO/FLNG units?
This decision impacts CAPEX vs OPEX, risk allocation, and long-term flexibility—and it’s far from simple.
✅ Leased Units: Lower upfront CAPEX, faster deployment, and redeployment flexibility.
✅ Owned Units: Higher control, potential long-term savings, but greater risk exposure.
✅ Hybrid Models: Lease-to-own strategies combine agility with asset control.
In our latest article, we explore:
Financial structures under IFRS 16 & ASC 842
Risk allocation and operational responsibility
Real-world examples like SBM Offshore’s Alexandre de Gusmão FPSO for Petrobras
Strategic trade-offs for marginal vs. long-life fields
#FPSO #FLNG #OffshoreEnergy #OilAndGas #AssetManagement #CAPEXvsOPEX #EnergyStrategy #Petrobras #SBMOffshore #FloatersIntelligentia
🛠️ The Power of Teams in Floaters Projects
FPSO/FLNG success isn’t just about steel and systems—it’s about people.Every floater project is unique. That’s why the teams behind them must be engineered with the same precision as the structure itself.
✔ Build teams as unique as your project
✔ Balance global expertise with local fluency
✔ Use soft skills as performance accelerators
✔ Capture lessons so value doesn’t disappear at project close
Steel doesn’t float without people. Engineer the team—and the project follows.💡 How do you build trust fast in a newly formed offshore team? Read the full article at link below and share your thoughts.
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The Contingency Plan for an Offshore FLNG Construction Hook-Up Manager
🚢 The Importance of Contingency Planning for Offshore Hook-Up Campaigns 🌊
In offshore projects, hook-up campaigns are among the most critical phases—where multiple disciplines converge, timelines are tight, and risks are amplified.
But what happens when the unexpected strikes?
⚠️ Weather delays
⚠️ Equipment failures
⚠️ Logistics bottlenecks
Without a solid contingency plan, these issues can escalate into costly delays and safety hazards.
In this latest article, we will explore:
✅ Why contingency planning is non-negotiable for offshore hook-up campaigns
✅ Key elements of an effective plan
✅ Lessons learned from real-world projects
#Offshore #HookUp #ContingencyPlanning #OilAndGas #ProjectManagement #HSE #RiskManagement