Wison New Energies has initiated trial production at its new, large-scale Qidong yard in China, marking a shift from construction to operational readiness. The facility is designed to enhance the company's capabilities in constructing major offshore infrastructure.

Facility Specifications and Capabilities

The yard is located in the Lusi Port Economic Development Zone in Jiangsu Province. It spans 1.2 million square meters with 1,372 meters of coastline and features a substantial 520-meter long by 90-meter wide offshore dock. The facility incorporates digitalized production lines and smart manufacturing systems for key processes such as hull construction, module fabrication, piping, and painting.

Strategic Production Focus

The primary purpose of the Qidong yard is to build large and ultra-large floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) production units, low-carbon floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units, and modular projects. This focus is intended to strengthen the company's high-end manufacturing and large-scale project delivery capabilities for the global market.

Context in the FLNG Sector

Wison has been actively expanding its presence in the FLNG sector. Recent projects include the delivery of Eni's 2.4 million tonnes per annum Nguya FLNG vessel for a Congo LNG project, completed in 33 months from contract to sailaway. Additionally, the company recently launched the hull of a 1.2 million tpa FLNG unit for Genting in Indonesia.