The project will utilize Golar's FLNG Hilli, which has a nameplate capacity of 2.45 million tons per annum. Driven by the buoyancy surrounding the FLNG market, GLNG shares have gained 58% year to date.This operator of carriers for natural gas shipping is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -29%. Revenues are expected to be $67.38 million, down 12.8% from the year-ago quarter.While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.For Golar LNG, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.