he value of the contract was not disclosed.

Foster Wheeler has previously completed a feasibility study for the selection of the most suitable technology for the new terminal, which will be designed for a send-out capacity of 240 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d), with an LNG storage tank of 160,000 cubic meters.

The design will also consider future expansion up to 700 MMscf/d.

Work on the project is expected to be completed in September 2012.

Complejo GNL del Este is a consortium formed by Dominican and Colombian companies.

Foster Wheeler is a global engineering and construction company and power equipment supplier delivering technically advanced, reliable facilities and equipment.