Tor Olav Troim-led Golar LNG is moving forward on plans for what could be its first floating LNG (FLNG) production newbuilding as the strong gas prices increase customer enquiries.

Golar revealed the development as it reported a deeper third-quarter loss.

"We are continuing constructive discussions with an existing customer for use of a five-million-tonne Golar Mark III newbuild design and rapid progress is being made on potential integrated projects."