Wärtsilä to power two more LNG fuelled offshore vessels in Gulf of Mexico
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Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade and Technical Press release, 17 February 2012 at 3
pm EET
Wärtsilä to power two more LNG fuelled offshore vessels in Gulf of Mexico
This latest order complements that of October 2011 with Harvey Gulf for the
first US flagged offshore LNG vessels, and further demonstrates that the move to
LNG as a marine fuel in the United States has begun. LNG fuelled vessels offer
compelling operational savings and significant environmental benefits.
Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading gas solutions provider, has been awarded
a contract to deliver an integrated propulsion system for two additional LNG
offshore support vessels (OSV) to Harvey Gulf International Marine. This order
takes Harvey Gulf to a fleet of four LNG OSVs on order, establishing the company
as the world's second largest operator of LNG powered OSVs. Wärtsilä will
deliver an integrated system that includes the dual-fuel machinery, electrical
and automation package, complete propulsion, and also the LNG fuel storage and
gas conditioning system. The LNG storage capacity provides for more than a week
of vessel operational time.
Harvey Gulf CEO Shane J. Guidry, says, "Harvey Gulf's decision to become the
leader in Clean Gulf of Mexico operations has been enthusiastically accepted by
oil company executives, and was the impetus for adding two additional LNG dual-
fuel vessels to the fleet. These vessels, like their two sisterships, will meet
the highest emission standards that exist today - and even higher standards that
haven't been created yet. We recognize the strong stance on environmental
protection by the administration in the wake of the oil spill, and are doing our
part to respond to it and provide our customers support for their environmental
commitments."
"Harvey Gulf's original order of complete integrated solutions from Wärtsilä has
facilitated the development of an excellent working relationship between Harvey
Gulf, STX USA Marine, Trinity Offshore and Wärtsilä. The challenges of bringing
a new technology to the US market are being met effectively, and this strong
teamwork between suppliers will ensure that Harvey Gulf is delivered state-of-
the-art vessels that provide clean, safe, efficient, reliable and competitive
operations. This order for two additional LNG powered vessels further
demonstrates that Harvey Gulf is an industry leader and that the move to LNG as
a marine fuel in the US has begun," states Pete Jacobs, Business Development
Manager, Offshore at Wärtsilä North America.
"We are witnessing a true paradigm change, and it's a very exciting time for LNG
fuelled vessels in the Gulf of Mexico. Millennia ago the shift was oar to sail,
two centuries ago it was sail to steam, a century ago steam to diesel, and now
it's a new era for gas. We are pleased to continue as a partner with Harvey Gulf
as they reaffirm their commitment by adding more safe and clean LNG fuelled
vessels to their modern fleet," adds John Hatley, Vice President Ship Power,
Wärtsilä North America.
Economy, reliability and winning project strategy in one integrated LNG solution
Wärtsilä has been at the forefront in the development of highly efficient dual-
fuel engine technology, allowing the same Wärtsilä 34DF engine to be operated on
either gas or diesel fuel with full U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
emissions compliance. This dual-fuel capability means that when running in gas
mode, the environmental impact is minimized since nitrogen oxides (NOx) are
reduced by some 85 percent compared to diesel operation, sulphur oxide (SOx)
emissions are completely eliminated as gas contains no sulphur, and emissions of
CO(2) are also lowered. Natural gas has no residuals, and thus the production of
particulates is practically non-existent.
The shipping industry finds the operational savings that gas offers to be very
compelling. When comparing the price levels of various fuels, and especially low
sulphur marine fuel, gas is an obvious economic alternative. Similarly, the
significant environmental benefits that LNG fuel provides are of increasing
importance.Drawing from decades of experience in the development and application
of natural gas engines for both the power generation and marine industries,
Wärtsilä is the global leader in this advanced technology. Wärtsilä's dual-fuel
engines, used in both land-based and marine applications, recently passed the
significant milestone of 5 million running hours.
Offshore Service Vessels, performing critical supply services to the offshore
Oil & Gas platforms, require a high level of redundancy and operational
reliability. The integrated Wärtsilä solution contains its unique Low Loss
Concept (LLC) of electrical distribution and drives architecture. The LLC system
provides improved efficiency, redundancy and reliability, all of which are
important features for a modern OSV.
The integrated solution also contains the complete LNG fuel storage and gas
conditioning system. This is a technology area Wärtsilä quite recently entered,
and the recent acquisition of Hamworthy further strengthens Wärtsilä's gas
system capabilities, setting Wärtsilä up to be a major solutions provider in the
gas fuelled vessels market.
The integrated solutions approach is an enabler for successful execution of
complex projects.
Fact box:
3 x 6-cylinder in-line Wärtsilä 34DF Generating Sets
2 x LIPS Compact Steerable Thrusters: LIPS Compact Thruster FS300-S/WN
2 x LIPS Transverse Thrusters: LIPS FT225M-D
Integrated Automation System (IAS) with Power Management System (PMS)
Complete LLC Power Distribution System including: Switchboards, Transformers,
Power Drives, Motors and Auxiliary Equipment
LNGPac (LNG Bunkering, Storage and Supply System)
Training
More information about:
Wärtsilä steerable thrusters
Wärtsilä 34DF engine
Wärtsilä Low Loss concept
Wärtsilä Integrated Automation System
Information about LNGPac
For further information please contact:
Mr Pete Jacobs
Business Development Manager, Offshore
Wärtsilä North America
Tel. +1 281 513-9836
pete.jacobs(at)wartsila.com
Ms Mirja-Maija Santala
Media Manager
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel. +358 400 793 827
mirja-maija.santala(at)wartsila.com
Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine
and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total
efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2011, Wärtsilä's net sales
totalled EUR 4.2 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has
operations in nearly 170 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is
listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com
Harvey Gulf International Marine in brief
Founded in 1955, Louisiana-based Harvey Gulf International Marine is a marine
transportation company that specializes in towing drilling rigs and providing
offshore supply and multi-purpose support vessels for deepwater operations in
the US Gulf of Mexico.
http://harveygulf.com/
Wärtsilä Press release 7 October 2011:Wärtsilä to equip first U.S. flagged LNG
Offshore vessel
Wärtsilä Press release 31 January 2012:Wärtsilä's acquisition of Hamworthy
becomes effective - total solutions concept significantly strengthened
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