A prelude to big things to come
At 488 metres, the hull of the Prelude floating gas plant being built in South Korea for oil major Shell, is the largest offshore floating structure by a long shot.
Work is under way in earnest to fit it out so it can be in service by 2017, to tap a gasfield off the north of Western Australia.
The Prelude is about 50 per cent longer than both the Queen Elizabeth 2 and the largest aircraft carrier in the US fleet, the USS Nimitz, which come in at 294 metres and 333 metres respectively.
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The Prelude floating gas plant is the world's largest offshore floating structure, being built for Shell in South Korea. It measures 488 meters in length and is designed to tap a gas field off the north of Western Australia.
The Prelude is about 50% longer than both the Queen Elizabeth 2 and the largest aircraft carrier in the US fleet, the USS Nimitz, which are 294 meters and 333 meters long, respectively.
The Prelude floating gas plant is expected to be in service by 2017, as work is underway to fit it out for operation.
The Prelude is being constructed in South Korea for the oil major Shell.
The Prelude is designed to tap a gas field located off the north of Western Australia, providing a significant boost to gas production capabilities.
The Prelude is being built for Shell, a major player in the oil and gas industry.
The Prelude is significant because it represents the largest offshore floating structure in the world, showcasing advanced engineering and construction capabilities.
The Prelude floating gas plant measures 488 meters in length, making it the largest of its kind globally.
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