FLNG Gimi completes first LNG offload
Rhea-AI Summary
Golar LNG has announced that FLNG Gimi successfully completed its first full LNG cargo offload to the LNG carrier British Sponsor, marking Mauritania and Senegal's entry into the international gas market. This milestone triggers the final pre-Commercial Operations Date bonus payment to Golar under the August 2024 commercial reset agreement.
Commissioning is progressing as planned, with Commercial Operations Date (COD) expected in Q2 2025. The COD will initiate a 20-year Lease and Operate Agreement that will generate approximately $3 billion in Adjusted EBITDA backlog for Golar's share, along with the recognition of contractual payments including capital and operating elements in both balance sheet and income statement.
Positive
- First LNG cargo successfully offloaded, demonstrating operational capability
- Secured $3 billion in Adjusted EBITDA backlog
- 20-year long-term contract providing stable revenue stream
- Project on track for Q2 2025 commercial operations
- Bonus payment received from pre-COD milestone achievement
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, GLNG gained 2.17%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) is pleased to announce that FLNG Gimi completed the offload of its first full LNG cargo to the LNG carrier British Sponsor. This introduces Mauritania and Senegal to the international gas market and triggers the final pre-Commercial Operations Date milestone bonus payment to Golar under the terms of the commercial reset agreed in August 2024. Commissioning remains on track for a Q2 2025 Commercial Operations Date (“COD”). COD triggers the start of the 20-year Lease and Operate Agreement that unlocks the equivalent of around
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Hamilton, Bermuda
April 17, 2025
Investor Questions: +44 207 063 7900
Karl Fredrik Staubo - CEO
Eduardo Maranhão - CFO
Stuart Buchanan - Head of Investor Relations
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act
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