New Providence Gas selects ECOnnect’s marine transfer solution for Bahamas LNG project

ECOnnect Energy has signed an agreement with New Providence Gas Ltd (NPG) for floating LNG infrastructure in The Bahamas.

NPG is a joint venture between Shell Bahamas Power Company Inc and Sun Oil Holdings Ltd. Sun Oil operates as a subsidiary of FOCOL Holdings Ltd.

Under the charter agreement, ECOnnect Energy will deploy its IQuay C-Class system. The solution will transfer LNG from a carrier to an onshore terminal without a fixed jetty.

As a result, the project will reduce coastal construction and accelerate LNG-to-power deployment on New Providence.

“This is about enabling access to better energy solutions where they are needed most,” said Morten Christophersen, CEO, ECOnnect Energy.

“With this project, we are providing the marine infrastructure to enable delivery of lower-carbon fuel. For island nations like The Bahamas, flexibility and reliability are critical. We are proud to be working alongside NPG on this fast-track energy project,” added Christophersen.

Supporting the Bahamas energy transition

The Bahamas currently relies on imported fuel oil and diesel for most of its electricity generation. Therefore, energy costs remain closely linked to movements in global oil prices.

The project supports the government’s plans to modernise the country’s power sector. These plans focus on lowering emissions, improving affordability and strengthening energy reliability.

Replacing heavy fuel oil with LNG will reduce CO₂ emissions and local air pollutants. It will also provide a more stable input cost and improve power generation efficiency.

The government selected NPG to develop the terminal and secure the required LNG supply and infrastructure.

“The project is intended to deliver a more reliable and efficient fuel supply for power generation in The Bahamas,” said Dexter Adderley, President and CEO, FOCOL Holdings.

“It will also help to enhance the long-term competitiveness and resilience of the country’s energy system,” added Adderley.

A jettyless LNG terminal

Conventional LNG terminals require fixed jetties, marine piling and extensive coastal construction. They also involve seabed disturbance, longer construction periods and significant permitting work.

In contrast, the IQuay C-Class uses a floating platform. It connects with an LNG carrier and transfers the fuel directly to onshore storage.

Flexible, insulated floating pipelines carry the LNG ashore. Therefore, the system causes minimal disturbance to the seabed and surrounding coastal environment.

How the IQuay C-Class system works

The IQuay C-Class system for the Bahamas project carries the name La Santa Maria.

The floating offshore solution connects LNG carriers or floating storage units directly to an onshore pipeline. It can also integrate with onshore storage tanks.

ECOnnect designed the system for faster deployment than conventional infrastructure. The company ships it as a complete unit, reducing the need for extensive on-site construction.

Moreover, the system requires limited operational staffing. Its modular design also allows operators to relocate or reconfigure it when their requirements change.

ECOnnect expands its regional presence

ECOnnect Energy provides marine infrastructure and energy transfer solutions. The company already operates systems in Europe and South America for import and export activities.

The agreement with NPG marks ECOnnect’s second project in the Caribbean. It also strengthens the company’s cooperation with regional energy partners.

“This agreement adds to a growing track record of delivering a new generation of marine energy infrastructure,” said Christophersen.

“By challenging conventional approaches, we enable terminals to be built faster, safer, and at lower cost, removing key barriers to scaling energy infrastructure and accelerating the global energy transition,” added Christophersen.

System supports multiple energy carriers

ECOnnect will initially use the C-Class technology for LNG. However, the company designed the system to handle several energy carriers.

Its modular architecture can support ammonia or CO₂ as those supply chains develop. Consequently, operators could repurpose the infrastructure instead of replacing it.

This flexibility is particularly relevant for island markets. Building separate infrastructure for every fuel transition can create significant cost and operational challenges.

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