Singapore LNG Project Nears Completion

Singapore LNG Corporation announced in a project update published on its website that the overall project construction is 95% completed.

Construction of the LNG Storage Tanks continues well, with Tanks 1 and 2 hydrotested and the temporary wall openings closed. Installation of the perlite insulation between the inner and outer wall of Tank 1 has started. On Tank 3, erection of the inner nickel steel tank wall is 50% completed.

Progress on the Secondary Berth has reached 33%, with piling for the tertiary jetty completed. The main quay wall and its tie-back system have been installed and dredging of the secondary berth area is underway.

EPC contractor Samsung C&T has increased the site workforce to approximately 2,800 staff. To date more than 9 million hours have been worked on the LNG Terminal project without any Lost Time Injury.

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Press Release, October 19, 2012