French LNG containment specialist GTT has won a key contract for an Africa-bound floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel, with the sub-contract awarded by Samsung Heavy Industries.

Contract Award Details

Samsung Heavy Industries awarded GTT a subcontract for the Africa-bound FLNG vessel project, as announced on September 9, 2025. The shipyard's order was for the tank design of a new Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) unit, which will be deployed in the African region. GTG will undertake the design of the cryogenic membrane containment system for the LNG1 storage tanks, which have a total capacity of 238,700 cubic meters. These tanks shall be outfitted with GTT’s Mark III technology.

Samsung Heavy Industries Connection

Samsung Heavy Industries has previous experience with FLNG construction, having built Eni's Coral Sul FLNG facility. This establishes the South Korean shipbuilder's track record in the FLNG sector for African projects.

Industry Players Involved

The project involves several major industry players, including GTT, Samsung Heavy Industries, Technip Energies, JGC, and Eni. These companies represent key participants in the LNG and FLNG development sector. The contract award represents GTT's continued involvement in the African LNG market, building on the precedent set by previous FLNG projects constructed at Samsung Heavy Industries' facilities.

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