Synergy Marine Group delivers next-generation FSRU ‘KARADENIZ LNGT POWERSHIP AMERICAS’

Synergy Marine Group, in partnership with Karpowership, has successfully completed the conversion of a 125,000 m³ LNG carrier into a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU), the 'KARADENIZ LNGT POWERSHIP AMERICAS'. The vessel was delivered at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in accelerating LNG-to-power deployment.

Synergy administered the conversion on a turnkey, one-stop basis, from managing design to engineering, procurement, and site supervision. This integrated approach ensured the project was delivered safely, on schedule, and optimised for deployment alongside Karpowership’s global fleet of floating power plants. Following delivery, the 'KARADENIZ LNGT POWERSHIP AMERICAS' has come under Synergy’s full technical management, extending our role beyond conversion into ongoing operations support.

With a regasification capacity of up to 150 mmscfd, the ‘KARADENIZ LNGT POWERSHIP AMERICAS’ can deliver uninterrupted offshore operations for up to 10 years. Designed for integration with Karpowership’s multi-fuel Powership fleet, the unit provides fast-track LNG-to-power solutions in regions where onshore gas infrastructure is limited, shortening project timelines from years to months.

The conversion was executed at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore under Synergy Marine Group’s full project management scope. Key upgrades included:

- Renewal of more than 100 tonnes of steel and integration of over 1.5 km of cryogenic piping.

- Installation of new feed pumps that enable continuous LNG send-out.

- Addition of Emergency Release Couplings (ERCs) and Quick Release Hooks (QRHs) to enhance safety during LNG transfer and mooring operations.

- Capability for dual operations – regasifying LNG while simultaneously receiving LNG from carriers via ship-to-ship transfer.

- Regasification capacity of up to 150 mmscfd, with flexibility to operate at minimum load using only BOG.

- Offshore deployment design life of up to 10 years without the need for drydocking.

Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO, Synergy Marine Group commented: “Delivering this next-generation FSRU showcases Synergy’s ability to provide end-to-end maritime solutions for the energy sector. Converting a 30-year-old LNG carrier into a fully functional FSRU is an immense challenge, and we thank Karpowership for trusting us with this project. The outcome underlines our commitment to innovation, safety, and quality, and reflects the future of ship management: engineering excellence combined with operational discipline in a safety-first, people-centred culture.”