Avenir LNG, a small-scale partnership between Stolt-Nielsen, Höegh LNG and Golar LNG said it will collaborate with Golar Power in developing the small-scale LNG market in Brazil.
Avenir’s second 7,500-cbm LNG carrier will be used to deliver LNG to various ports across Brazil upon delivery, the company said in its statement on Tuesday.
The vessel will also offer ship-to-ship bunkering capability as part of Avenir’s global multi-nodal bunkering solution; adding to the Colombian, Mediterranean and Malaysian nodes which the company currently offers.
Commenting on the collaboration with Golar Power, Andrew Pickering , CEO of Avenir LNG Limited, said, “This is another step in our strategy where we are working closely with a shareholder in leveraging its FSRU platform to develop small-scale LNG distribution and bunkering in key developing markets.”
Commenting on the collaboration with Avenir LNG, Eduardo Antonello , CEO of Golar Power, said, “Accessing small-scale tonnage to distribute LNG in Brazil underpins Golar Power’s commitment to the fast-growing Brazilian LNG market – a pivotal part of Golar Power’s strategy.”
He added the company is looking to leverage Golar LNG’s shareholding and direct access to tonnage through Avenir LNG.