French LNG technology leader GTT is designing storage systems for the world's largest floating LNG vessel while expanding its role in Africa's growing offshore gas industry. Together with Technip Energies, the company is helping accelerate major LNG projects across the continent.
By: Joseph James Udoh | Columnist | WBN NEWS Africa / Nashville | July 12, 2026
French cryogenic containment specialist GTT is reinforcing its position as a global leader in liquefied natural gas technology after securing a major contract for what is expected to become the world's largest floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel. At the same time, the company is expanding its influence across Africa, where floating LNG projects are opening new opportunities to commercialize offshore gas resources and strengthen energy exports.
GTT has been selected by Samsung Heavy Industries to design the cryogenic LNG storage tanks for the Delfin FLNG 1 project, the first floating LNG export facility to be deployed in the United States. The vessel, being developed by Delfin Midstream for offshore Louisiana, will produce up to 4.4 million tonnes of LNG annually and feature eight cryogenic tanks with a combined storage capacity of 180,000 cubic metres. Using GTT's advanced Mark III Flex membrane containment technology, the vessel is designed to meet demanding offshore conditions, including hurricanes. Construction was approved through a $2.9 billion notice to proceed issued in June, with delivery expected in 2030.
The company's growing expertise is equally significant for Africa's expanding LNG ambitions. GTT has already secured work on an Africa-bound FLNG facility, while fellow French engineering company Technip Energies played a key role in delivering Coral South FLNG, Africa's first deepwater floating LNG project offshore Mozambique, which began exporting LNG in 2022. Technip Energies has also won another major contract connected to the proposed Coral North FLNG development, further supporting Mozambique's plans to develop the vast Rovuma Basin gas reserves.
Several African nations are increasingly turning to floating LNG because it offers a faster and often more cost-effective path to commercializing offshore gas than traditional onshore liquefaction plants. Alongside Mozambique, Senegal and Mauritania have begun production at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project, while Namibia and Tanzania continue advancing plans to unlock their offshore gas potential.
As global demand for LNG remains strong, particularly across Europe and Asia, French engineering expertise is helping shape the future of Africa's energy sector. By combining innovation, reliability and world-class technology, companies such as GTT and Technip Energies are helping build infrastructure that can drive investment, create economic opportunities and position Africa as one of the world's fastest-growing LNG export regions.
"The project will help expand global LNG supply while showcasing the company's membrane technology in meeting the demanding performance, reliability and safety requirements of large offshore developments."
Hopeful Ending:
With advanced engineering, strategic partnerships and growing confidence in Africa's offshore potential, the continent is steadily building an energy future capable of delivering long-term economic growth, greater energy security and new opportunities for generations to come.
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