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GAZTRANSPORT & TECHNIGAZNEWS
The sixth edition of the Arctic Shipping Summit was held in Helsinki from April 26th to 29th. GTT participated in the event with two papers presenting some of the results of the research work undertaken to confirm the feasibility of using the membrane systems in this type of environment. In the session “Understanding the Challenges of Arctic LNG – Technical Innovations and Practical Solutions “, the cooperation work between Krilov Shipbuilding Research Institute (KSRI) and GTT was presented by Mr Shaposhnikov from KSRI. This research project was launched in April 2009 and studies the mechanical response of membrane systems to vibrations induced by navigation in ice infested waters. First, a thorough theoretical analysis was performed which was then completed by an experimental phase on the No 96 system. The results positively demonstrates the ability of the membrane systems to be used for arctic shipping. In the session « Technical Challenges and Ship Designs », a paper resulting from the cooperation with another group of GTT partners: Korea Maritime University (KMU) and Principia (France) was presented by Soizic Le Goff, Arctic Project Manager from GTT. The subject was the collision between a Mark III type LNG carrier and an iceberg. The work carried out is based on a study realized by GTT Licensee Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). It outlines the need for special care when performing fast dynamic simulations and concludes that the Mark III system is under no risk of damage in this case.
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During the 7th Green Ship Technology Conference recently held in Copenhagen (Denmark), the first prize was awarded to SHI (Samsung Heavy Industries) for the LNG-SRV GDF SUEZ NEPTUNE ordered by Hoegh (Norway). This vessel was selected amongst 2 600 ships delivered in 2009 from shipyards all over the world. Although the concept of regasification vessel is not new, the GDF SUEZ NEPTUNE displays specific features that make it the first vessel of its kind to be environmentally friendly at such a scale:
These are the most significant features contributing to make it a really “green” ship but many other aspects have benefitted from this approach. Roh In-Sik –SHI CEO commented: “Within the next ten years, we will see a time when no ships are ordered other than green ships.” GDF SUEZ NEPTUNE is equipped with GTT Mark III technology for the containment system.
GTT will be present at LNG 16 due to be held from April 18th to 21st in Oran – Algeria. Should you travel to Oran, do visit our booth n° 516 located in the French Pavilion (GEP). Our delegation will be pleased to welcome you for a discussion on our systems. GTT shall also present a paper on Monday 19th April: Session 3 – Technology Development (session room n°1) from 15H00to 18H00 “GST, a new generation of LNG Membrane type land storage tank” By Pascale Grieve, Land Storage Sales Manager. No doubt that LNG 16 will be a high quality event and a very good opportunity to meet all the partners in the LNG chain, so do not miss it!
Hudong Zhonghua (HZ), the Shanghai based GTT Licensee , and so far the only one to have built membrane type LNG carriers (5 up to now) received an order for the construction of a 147 210 m3 steam turbine LNG carrier from China LNG Shipping. The shipbuilding contract was signed Thursday 28th January 2010. This is the first order for an LNG carrier – all technologies considered- of the year 2010 and as such a good omen for the industry.
Project leaders at Hudong Zhonghua have said that “ their relationship with GTT is a success story and thanks to GTT, they have been able to acquire state of the art LNGC technology which has been a key component in helping Hudong Zhonghua become a world player in LNG Shipbuilding." This vessel is due to be delivered in October 2012. It will be classed by ABS which is also classing the 5 other LNG carriers already built by HZ. The GTT technology selected by HZ for the insulation of the tanks is NO96 with which the shipyard is now well acquainted. The vessel is due to service a 25 year trade between Malaysia and China’s Shanghai import terminal, up and running since October 2009. In the first phase, the scheduled volume is 3 million tons per annum but could be doubled in a second phase.
You will have noticed on our Home Page that GTT has a new logo. It is not a complete change, but rather an evolution. It is meant to reflect the fact that people are now familiar with the idea that the two French Membrane designers merged many years ago to form the company everybody calls GTT. The planet symbol remains as it has never been truer that GTT is involved internationally. It also indicates our wish to become more visible worldwide. The flame going around the planet represents GTT enthusiasm to service the world of energy at large and the LNG community in particular. This new logo was designed by a GTT engineer whose name can be found in our “legal notice”. He is the winner of a contest launched internally over the past few months.     |
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