HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has awarded GE Vernova the contract to supply an integrated electrical power and propulsion system for a new FSRU (Floating, Storage and Regasification Unit).
The scope of the electrical power and propulsion contract includes Power Conversion’s integrated electric propulsion system, with PWM (pulse width modulation) power converters and high torque density induction motors. The solution is expected to bring higher efficiency, reliability, and availability for ship owners.
The FSRU will be constructed at one of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipyards for United States-based shipowner Excelerate Energy Inc.
The FSRU will be the eleventh vessel of its type to join Excelerate Energy’s fleet, and the third FSRU to be powered by Power Conversion’s integrated electrical propulsion system.
Eric Cotelle, General Manager at Power Conversion, France, explained: “Building on 130 years of experience, GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business is leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.”
Cotelle continued: “Power Conversion is proud to provide HHI and its customer Excelerate with a state-of-the-art integrated electrical propulsion system and support them in delivering on energy efficiency and electrification, as part of the maritime and energy sector transition.”
