23 rd World Gas Conference 5 – 9 June 2006 Amsterdam Full Scale Qualification Trials and Certification of the AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM Phillip COX – Business Development Manager Offshore LNG Department: Technip France Guillaume ROMBAULT – Research & Development Division: Gaz de France

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 2 A.L.L.S. is an LNG transfer system incorporating a Cryogenic single length flexible, an integrated QCDC and ERS, all instrumentation & control equipment including Position Monitoring System, together with a full Qualification and Certification package AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM (A.L.L.S.) For all offshore and nearshore dynamic transfer configurations

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 3 Demonstrate that flexible loading systems for LNG are mature for use in marine and dynamic environments OPERABILITY REPEATABILITY

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 4 Montoir Operational Pilot Unit 2004 / 2006 FEED and Qualification Trials A multi- phase development programme to meet the requirements of the Offshore LNG industry 2001 Cryogenic Flexible QC-DC / ERS Connector Amplitude-LNG

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 5 Loire river Upstream jetty Gaz de France Montoir Terminal LNG circulation, either from the storage tanks or directly from the LNG carrier, up to 4000m3/hr 2) LNG carrier offloading operations 1) LNG transfer under dynamic motions with LNG flow

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 6 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures 2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation 3. Definition of Control & Instrumentation Systems 4. Qualification of flexible manufacturing procedures 5. Certification of complete system

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 7 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures 2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation 3. Definition of Control & Hydraulic Systems 4. Qualification of flexible manufacturing procedures 5. Certification of complete system

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 8 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures Phase 1: Operations with LNG - Preliminary tests at ambient temperature - Connection of the test bench to the Montoir LNG piping - Purge tests - Disconnection / Storage test - Quick cooling down test - LNG flow tests (offloading mode) - dynamic

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 9 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures Phase 2: Connection / Disconnection performances - Connection / Disconnection tests without torsion - static & dynamic - Connection / Disconnection tests with torsion - static & dynamic Phase 3: Emergency Disconnection Tests - Emergency disconnection test at ambient temperature - Emergency disconnection test with LNG

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 10 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures The concluding step is to offload LNG from a carrier This will be carried out on the offloading jetty at Montoir and will finally validate the complete development

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 11 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures Confirmation of procedures Familiarisation of equipment by the LNG carrier captain & crew Offloading through the 16” ID Amplitude-LNG system in parallel to the existing arms

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 12 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures 2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation 3. Definition of Control & Hydraulic Systems 4. Qualification of flexible manufacturing procedures 5. Certification of complete system

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 13 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation Photo courtesy of Gaz de France 25m 75m

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 14 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation Photo courtesy of Gaz de France Here we have a different view of the completed towers. The dynamic arm will be placed as shown Dynamic arm to be placed here Dynamic arm ready for mounting

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 15 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation + / - 6.5m 4 m/sec² acceleration Real time motion

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 16 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures 2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation 3. Definition of Control & Hydraulic Systems 4. Qualification of flexible manufacturing procedures 5. Certification of complete system

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 17 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 3. Definition of Control & Hydraulic Systems Montoir OPU: 254 sensors 16 kms cabling Flow rates Temperatures Pressure Vibration Pressure drop Valve & clamp action…..

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 18 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 3. Definition of Control & Hydraulic Systems Montoir main circuit diagram showing all control and shut-down valves

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 19 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 3. Definition of Control & Hydraulic Systems From the Montoir experience we have derived full control and instrumentation diagrams for complete transfer systems including the Position Monitoring System On-line monitoring can be included

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 20 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures 2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation 3. Definition of Control & Hydraulic Systems 4. Qualification of flexible manufacturing procedures 5. Certification of complete system

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 21 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 4. Qualification of flexible manufacturing procedures Completed 50m x 16” Stainless steel bellows Installation of double cross-wound armours Dedicated manufacturing facility for cryogenic flexibles

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 22 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 4. Qualification of flexible manufacturing procedures Completed flexible with insulation and outer leakproof layer 50m long x 16” ID Ready for prepping and end-fitting mounting A second flexible is currently being manufactured

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 23 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 1. Elaboration of full operational procedures 2. Analysis of the system in up to 6.5m sig. wave height simulation 3. Definition of Control & Hydraulic Systems 4. Qualification of flexible manufacturing procedures 5. Certification of complete system

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 24 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 5. Certification of complete system DNV-RP-A203 A L L S S t a t e m e n t O f E n d o r s e m e n t

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 25 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 5. Certification of complete system Workshops: FMEA HAZID HAZOP Issuance of Technology Qualification Plan and Statement of Endorsement Statement of Endorsement

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 26 Define Qualification Basis Analysis and Testing Reliability Analysis Concept Improvement Selection of Qualification Methods Qualification Work Process Technology Assessment PoS Evaluation Failure Mode Identification and Risk Ranking I II Technology Assessment Report Statement of Feasibility Technology Qualification Plan Statement of Endorsement Statement of Fitness for Service Technology Qualification Report DNV Statements: Phase 1 and 2 Q Q List of the main results expected from Montoir: 5. Certification of complete system

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 27 List of the main results expected from Montoir: 5. Certification of complete system This SYSTEM OPERABILITY qualification conforms to new European standards presently being written. EN 1474 is being updated to include 2 new sections:  Design and testing of Cryogenic hoses  Offshore Transfer Systems…………. in which the Certifying Authorities have included that – “Where novel transfer solutions (new technology or novel application of known technology) are intended to be used, this technology is to undergo a recognized qualification procedure”

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 28 CONCLUSIONS: 1of 2 Complete full scale trials including instrumentation & control systems 80% of the results are from the studies and documentation 20% of the results will come from the on-site testing Open book co-operation with Certifying Authorities (B.V. and D.N.V.) and JIP members Oil & Gas + Operators participation and familiarisation through Joint Industry Programmes

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 29 CONCLUSIONS: 1of 2 Amplitude-LNG Loading System is both technically & commercially mature and will be complete with certification by Q4 this year Opens up new Marine facilities architectures for both ends of the LNG chain Easy and repeatable Side-by-side (ship to ship) operations Marine facilities can now include cryogenic flexibles and Pipe-in-Pipe systems

AMPLITUDE-LNG LOADING SYSTEM – Full scale trials 23 rd World Gas Conference 30 Phillip COX – Business Development Manager Technip Offshore LNG Department Tel: Thank you for your kind attention ALLS The best: simply