Wärtsilä provides regas module for Höegh Gandria conversion
Caption: The retrofitted vessel will support Egypt’s energy diversification strategy (Source: Wärtsilä)
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a regasification module for Höegh Evi’s LNG carrier Höegh Gandria, which is being converted into a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) for Sumed, Egypt. Booked in Wärtsilä’s first quarter 2025 order intake, the equipment is due in the second quarter of 2026, with conversion completing in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The upgraded vessel will deliver up to 1,000 million standard cubic feet (mmscf) per day of peak regasification capacity to the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company, strengthening the nation’s flexible gas import infrastructure and underpinning Egypt’s energy diversification goals.
“We are very familiar with Wärtsilä’s regasification solutions and appreciate their quality and reliability,” said Øivin Iversen, chief of Projects, Höegh Evi. “This vessel will act as a floating import terminal and will play an important role in supporting Egypt’s diversified energy system. Given the critical nature of the project, we needed a partner with proven technology and a highly efficient solution. Wärtsilä fully met all our requirements.”
Kjell Ove Ulstein, director Sales & Marketing, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, added: “Höegh Evi is a market leader in floating storage and regasification units and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been supplying them with regasification modules for some 20 years.”
