Bridging Global FLNG Standards with Local Execution Reliability
When Techouse AS, a Norwegian leading engineering and technologies firm, undertook the fabrication and integration of the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) system for the Golar MKII FLNG conversion, they required a QA/QC & Compliance partner capable of managing stringent international standards under complex offshore-conversion conditions.
CIMA was selected to provide a dedicated, full-scope QA/QC & Compliance team—ensuring every weld, test, and document met the same standards demanded by the world’s most advanced FLNG facilities.
Project Background
The Golar MKII FLNG represents the next generation of floating liquefied natural gas technology—a multi-billion-dollar conversion of a former LNG carrier (Fuji LNG) into a floating liquefaction facility with a capacity of approximately 3.5 million tons per year.
The project, executed at CIMC Raffles Yantai, involves international EPC participants including Techouse AS (Norway), Kongsberg Maritime, and multiple global equipment suppliers.
Within this environment of complex fabrication, parallel engineering disciplines, and multi-national quality regimes, the HRSG module was a critical subsystem connecting the gas-turbine exhaust energy to process steam generation—an area with zero tolerance for non-compliance.
Challenges
Delivering QA/QC excellence on a project of this scale required navigating three key challenges:
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Multi-standard Integration
The project demanded compliance with ASME, DNV, AWS, ISO, and project-specific EPC specifications—each with unique documentation and traceability requirements. -
Cross-Cultural, Multi-Site Execution
Fabrication activities spanned multiple yards and suppliers in Asia, under coordination with European engineering teams—creating potential communication and interpretation gaps. -
Audit-Ready Documentation
The client’s deliverable package required every ITP, NDT record, WPS/PQR, calibration certificate, and material traceability document to be audit-ready for third-party and owner verification before shipment.
CIMA’s Solution
CIMA deployed a complete QA/QC & Compliance task force, combining certified inspectors (CSWIP, CWI, FROSIO, ASNT, AMPP) and experienced coordinators who understood both international audit systems and local execution realities.
Our Approach:
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Comprehensive QA/QC Plan Development
Established Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), hold/witness points, and documentation workflows aligned with Techouse AS and Golar LNG quality requirements. -
Full-Cycle Quality Oversight
Supervised fabrication, welding, NDT, hydrostatic tests, and assembly phases—from long-lead item inspection to module pre-commissioning—ensuring every deliverable met specification before release. -
Compliance & Traceability Management
Built digital tracking systems for WPS/PQR approval, material certificates, and NCR/CAR closure to maintain full audit traceability for third-party and client audits. -
Interface Coordination
Served as the communication bridge between Norwegian, Chinese, and Vietnamese stakeholders—translating international standards into actionable site execution steps, eliminating ambiguity, and accelerating approvals. -
Audit-Ready Handover
Delivered structured, compliant documentation packages formatted to ASME U-Stamp and DNV verification standards—ready for owner review and certification without rework.
CIMA’s QC inspector is conducting an NDT inspection
Results & Impact
✅ Zero Non-Compliance Findings across HRSG module fabrication and testing phases.
✅ 100% On-Time Documentation Turnover, enabling smooth module integration and load-out scheduling.
✅ Improved Communication Efficiency, reducing NCR cycle time by > 30%.
✅ Client Satisfaction, with Techouse AS citing CIMA’s transparency, responsiveness, and professionalism as key to maintaining EPC schedule integrity.
Value Delivered to the Client
| CIMA’s Contribution | Tangible Client Benefit |
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| Veteran-led QA/QC team with global certification | Reduced risk of non-compliance and rework |
| Local execution mastery across Asian fabrication yards | Faster response, fewer communication gaps |
| Audit-ready documentation system | Smoother third-party and owner acceptance |
| Consistent on-time quality delivery | Protected project milestones and reputation |
| Cultural and technical alignment between EPC, yard, and inspectors | Confidence and peace of mind for the international client |
What Our Client Said
“In projects like MKII FLNG, the difference between completion and delay lies in how well the QA/QC system works. CIMA’s team didn’t just inspect—they owned quality. Every document was audit-ready, every milestone met, and every standard satisfied.”
— Project QA/QC Lead | Techouse AS
Key Takeaways
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Complex global projects require technical competence and cultural intelligence in equal measure.
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CIMA’s veteran leadership and certified local workforce provide international contractors with the assurance that standards are met and schedules are protected.
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Through this project, CIMA reinforced its reputation as “Your Trusted Execution Partner”—delivering global standards, local excellence, guaranteed success.