Wärtsilä to supply integrated solutions for new series of environmentally sustainable LNG carriers
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 15 April 2013 at 11 am EET
Wärtsilä's leading position as a total solutions provider is further enhanced
with yet another integrated systems order. The advanced technology solution to
be provided by Wärtsilä will make the vessels the most modern and
environmentally sustainable LNG carriers ever built.
Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions and services provider, has
received an order to supply a comprehensive solutions package for a series
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carriers being built for Danish operator Evergas, a
leading transporter of petrochemical gases and natural gas liquids. The ships
are being built at the Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (SOE) shipyard in
China. In addition to LNG, the ships will be able to carry and reliquefy Ethane
and LPGs with the cargo handling package supplied by Wärtsilä. In addition,
Wärtsilä's scope of supply of the integrated systems order includes the dual-
fuel engines and propulsion equipment.
"The customer's essential requirements for these vessels are to achieve the
operational and fuel efficiencies needed to optimize their operating costs,
while at the same time complying with the upcoming Tier III environmental
regulations," says Aaron Bresnahan, Vice President Sales, Wärtsilä Ship Power.
"The advanced technology solution to be provided by Wärtsilä, whereby the cargo
handling system, the gas supply system, and the propulsion machinery are fully
integrated with each other, will make the vessels the most modern and
environmentally sustainable LNG carriers ever built."
Martin Ackermann, CEO of Evergas says, "We have enjoyed a lengthy and trusted
relationship with Wärtsilä. This, together with Wärtsilä's relentless efforts in
understanding and adapting to our demands, has enabled us to successfully
achieve a total integrated solution. I am convinced that our DRAGON 27500 series
will be a benchmark in the LNG carrier markets."
Efficiency and fuel savings are also gained through the Wärtsilä Energopac
rudder, which because it streamlines the water flow from the propeller, lowers
resistance and increases propulsion power.
The vessels will operate primarily on liquefied natural gas (LNG) using Wärtsilä
dual-fuel engine technology. This will enable them to comply with current and
anticipated environmental legislation, including the International Maritime
Organisation's (IMO) Tier III regulations. The Wärtsilä technology, however,
also provides operational flexibility and redundancy, since it allows the
possibility to utilize various conventional fuels in addition to LNG. The
integrated LNG fuel system enables the vessel to operate on natural gas
independently of the cargo carried.
The integrated systems contract enables a range of individual Wärtsilä solutions
to be combined into a fully optimized package. Engineering and delivery of the
complete cargo plant in combination with the gas fuel supply system and
propulsion plant is enabling Wärtsilä to optimize the complete vessels energy
consumption. This is clearly demonstrated, for example, where the LNG supply
system is integrated with the cargo handling system so that it can be used to
cool the cargo. In so doing, less energy and power is needed to keep the cargo
temperature suitably low, thus providing a more efficient and environmentally
sound overall system.
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Read more about Wärtsilä Gas Systems
Read more about Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines
Read more about Wärtsilä Propulsion systems
For further information please contact:
Mr Jens Karlsson
General Manager, Sales
Wärtsilä Ship Power
Tel. +358 40 748 6638
jens.karlsson(at)wartsila.com
Mr Kjell Ove Ulstein
Business Development Manager
Wärtsilä Oil and Gas Systems
Tel. +47 91624073
kjellove.ulstein(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 2012, Wärtsilä's net sales
totalled EUR 4.7 billion with approximately 18,900 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
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