Shell has floated an enquiry in the market for a small-scale floating storage and regasification unit that would be located in Brazil.

Industry players following this sector said the energy major is seeking proposals for a barge-based FSRU of about 26,000 cbm for a site off Barcarena, in Brazil’s northern Para state.

They said the unit is required to supply gas to Hydro’s Alunorte bauxite refinery, which is located in the city, for the production of aluminium.