Wison New Energies has agreed to incorporate Shell’s Dual Mixed Refrigerant (DMR) liquefaction technology into its floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) offerings, marking the first time the DMR process will be made available beyond Shell‑equity projects.
What the deal covers
Under the collaboration, Shell Catalysts & Technologies will support Wison during the pre‑FEED, FEED and EPC phases as the Chinese engineering and fabrication group integrates the DMR process into its FLNG delivery model. Shell will also provide process performance guarantees tied to the DMR technology to assist with project delivery and operational reliability.
“This collaboration with Shell significantly strengthens our FLNG offering,”
The quote above is attributed in the source to Damien Xuan Chi Nguyen, Chief Technology Officer of Wison New Energies, reflecting Wison’s view that adding Shell’s process widens the options it can offer clients.
Why DMR matters for FLNG
Shell’s Dual Mixed Refrigerant is described as an established liquefaction solution for both floating and onshore LNG facilities. According to the companies, the system combines efficiency, compactness and flexibility, and can be scaled to different project sizes while enabling tailored carbon‑intensity outcomes. Those attributes are particularly pertinent to FLNG, where available space, weight and cost competitiveness are central technical and commercial constraints.
Wison brings integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) and operations & maintenance capabilities, along with large fabrication yards. The collaboration therefore pairs Wison’s delivery and manufacturing model with Shell’s liquefaction process know‑how.
Commercial and market implications
Bringing DMR to third‑party FLNG projects could broaden the technology choices available to project developers and potentially accelerate the adoption of standardised or modular FLNG plants. The source material highlights that DMR technology had previously been limited to Shell‑equity ventures; this agreement opens that technology to the wider market for the first time.
The move may also reflect broader industry trends toward modularisation and repeatable designs intended to reduce schedule and cost risk on complex offshore projects. Wison’s stated product range includes floating LNG facilities, standardised LNG plant modules, floating wind power and other clean energy solutions; integrating a pre‑engineered liquefaction process supports that platform approach.
What the companies will do
- Wison will integrate Shell’s pre‑engineered DMR liquefaction solutions into its FLNG portfolio.
- Shell Catalysts & Technologies will support technical integration through pre‑FEED, FEED and EPC stages and provide process performance guarantees.
- DMR technology will be offered to the wider FLNG market beyond Shell‑equity projects for the first time.
Neither party’s announcement in the source material includes details of specific projects, timelines, commercial terms or the extent of technology transfer. The description focuses on capabilities and the strategic rationale for collaboration rather than contractual specifics.
| Feature | Described benefit |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | Improved liquefaction energy use, per companies’ descriptions |
| Compactness | Smaller footprint suited to floating facilities |
| Flexibility & scalability | Adaptable across project sizes with tailored carbon‑intensity outcomes |
For operators and developers evaluating FLNG options, the availability of a pre‑engineered DMR package with process guarantees could be a practical alternative to bespoke liquefaction trains. That matters because reducing technical complexity on FLNG hulls and sparing valuable deck space can influence project bankability.
From a UK perspective, the story is relevant to the engineering supply chain and to firms working on modular energy infrastructure and offshore gas projects. While the announcement concentrates on the partnership and capabilities, the practical test will be how the combined offering performs on live FLNG developments and whether the widened availability of DMR influences procurement and financing decisions for floating LNG assets.
Wison New Energies positions itself as a provider of integrated clean energy solutions, including standardised LNG modules and floating renewables; integrating Shell’s DMR process is presented as one step towards expanding that product set.
