On January 16, 2026, the Coral Norte FLNG project celebrated a significant achievement in Geoje, South Korea with the successful launch of the FLNG hull.
The ceremony was attended by several representatives from Technip Energies, JV partner JGC, construction partner Samsung Heavy Industries, client Eni and Mozambican government. Measuring 404 meters long, 66 meters wide, and 39 meters tall, the hull’s completion marks an important milestone in the construction of the Coral Norte FLNG facility. The hull, which houses 8 LNG storage tanks and paves the way for the future integration of topside modules, has safely been moored at quay.
Sébastien Rimbert, Technip Energies’ Executive Project Director, commented, “The hull fabrication was carried out in a floating dock. This introduced extra technical challenges that previous, similar projects did not have.
The commitment of all teams has been the driving force behind this complex achievement. Each person’s dedication is what brought us here today.
Looking ahead to 2026, Technip Energies and Samsung Heavy Industries’ teams will focus on fabricating topside modules and making them available at the shipyard. Technip Energies is confident that everyone will remain committed to these objectives while maintaining high standards in safety and quality.”
Technip Energies is executing a large contract to perform preliminary activities for the Coral Norte Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project in Mozambique for Eni.
Technip Energies is a global leader in FLNG, having delivered three open-sea units worldwide with a total capacity of 8.2 million tons per annum.