Energos to upgrade Brazilian FSRU

Energos Infrastructure said in a social media post it recently concluded a commercial agreement to upgrade the Energos Nanook with enhanced boil-off gas management capabilities, as part of its “ongoing commitment to support customers throughout the energy transition.”

“This will enable Eneva to mitigate “flaring” of any excess boil-off gas, which is a critical emissions control priority for the major national power producer,” Energos Infrastructure said.

The company did not provide further information.

LNG Prime invited Energos Infrastructure to comment on the FSRU upgrade.

Back in 2022, Eneva closed its deal with US LNG firm New Fortress Energy and joint venture partner Ebrasil to buy the Sergipe LNG power plant for about $1.29 billion.

This LNG-to-power project started commercial operations in 2020 and includes a regasification terminal served by the 2017-built Energos Nanook, previously known as Golar Nanook, and the 1,593 MW plant in Porto de Sergipe.

NFE said at the time that Energos Infrastructure, the company’s new joint venture with Apollo, will continue to operate Energos Nanook, which remains chartered to Brazilan power project operator Celse for more than 20 years.

NFE and Apollo formed their $2 billion joint venture, Energos Infrastructure, in August 2022.

However, NFE completed the sale of its 20 percent equity interest in Energos Infrastructure to funds managed by compatriot asset manager Apollo in February last year.

Following the completion of the sale, Apollo now owns 100 percent in Energos Infrastructure.

Energos Infrastructure owns and operates 13 LNG vessels, consisting of 9 FSRUs, 2 floating storage units, and 2 LNG carriers.

Last year, the firm purchased two 2021-built FSRUs from affiliates of Greece’s Dynagas.