Gimi FLNG arrives at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project site
Gimi FLNG arrives at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project site
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Gimi FLNG arrives at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project site
Summary
Once operational, Phase 1 is expected to produce approximately 2.3 million tonnes/year of LNG. [Image: BP] by: Shardul Sharma
BP announced on February 15 that the floating LNG (FLNG) vessel, Gimi, has reached the site of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG proj...
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