Liquid Natural Gas – Page 31
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NewsWinGD extends two-stroke engine portfolio to meet eco-engine demand
WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.) has introduced three new low-speed, two-stroke engines that are capable of operating on low emission fuels in response to the growing demand for more efficient and reliable marine propulsion.
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NewsDamen building two LNG-hybrid ro-ro ferries
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem is building two 149m LNG-hybrid ro-ro ferries with 209 cubic metres LNG storage onboard and 2MWh battery capacity for Seaspan Ferries.
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NewsElenger’s LNG Bunker vessel on track for 2020
A keel-laying ceremony has taken place at Damen Yichang Shipyard in China for Elenger’s LNG bunker vessel, ahead of its expected autumn 2020 operational debut.
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NewsKR approves DSME LNG containment system
Korean Register (KR) has granted design approval to DSME''s Solidus LNG cargo containment system.
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NewsGTT supplies tank for SHI LNG carrier
French engineering company, GTT, has received an order from Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of a new LNG carrier, on behalf of Japanese ship-owner Nisshin Shipping Co.
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NewsMAN to develop low-pressure 2-stroke gas engine
MAN Energy Solutions Two-Stroke Business Unit has started the development of a low-pressure gas engine as a complement to its existing, successful dual-fuel ME-GI engine.
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NewsMAN DF propulsion for LNG RoPax newbuild
The Jinling Shipyard in China has ordered 4 x MAN 51/60DF engines in connection with the building of a 230-metre-long RoPax vessel for TT-Line, the German ferry operator. The contract includes the option of a second newbuild.
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NewsHapag Lloyd targets May for 'Sajir' LNG conversion
Hapag Lloyd is planning to begin the LNG conversion process for ‘Sajir’, its 15,000 TEU vessel, in May 2020, it announced in a briefing at its headquarters in Hamburg on 15 May.
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NewsGibdock converts Baleària ferry to LNG
Gibraltar’s Gibdock shipyard has completed a three-month project converting a Baleària ferry to use LNG fuel.
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NewsLR AiP for LNG-fuelled MR tanker design
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for an LNG-fuelled 50,000 dwt class MR tanker design. This development is the result of close collaboration between HMD and LR.
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NewsNovatek LNG venture launches
Novatek’s joint venture with Gazprombank Cryogas-Vysotsk has commenced full-scale production of LNG.
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NewsAlfa Laval LNG heat exchanger
Sweden-based Alfa Laval is furthering its commitment to sustainability with its DuroShell plate-and-shell heat exchanger.
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NewsNakilat enters additional jv with Angelicoussis firm
Qatari gas firm Nakilat and Angelicoussis firm Maran Ventures have formed a new joint venture company, Global Shipping Co., incorporating four LNG carrier newbuilds.
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NewsRH Marine keeps LNG dredger in position
Dutch maritime system integrator, RH Marine, has supplied monitoring and positioning systems to the first Dutch dredger to use liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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NewsMHI FINISHING THIRD SAYARINGO GAS CARRIER
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) held a naming ceremony for the 165,000 cbm ‘Diamond Gas Sakura’ on 19 April. Once the vessel is delivered on 15 May, it will be operated by NYK Group. The vessel’s owners have agreed a long-term contract with Mitsubishi’s Singapore-based subsidiary Diamond Gas International.
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NewsLNG reduces shipping emissions by up to 21%: study
An independent study report launched 11 April revealed that greenhouse gas reductions of up to 21% are achievable now from liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, compared with current oil-based marine fuels over the entire life-cycle from Well-to-Wake.
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NewsBurckhardt Laby compressors for X-DF engine
Burckhardt Compression is supplying a 30,000 m3 LNG carrier under construction for ship operator Knutsen OAS Shipping with Laby compressors.
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NewsWinGD boosted by LNG confidence
Swiss engine manufacturer, WinGD, is reporting a strong order book for its low-pressure, dual-fuel two-stroke engines thanks in part to a newbuild order spree of LNG carriers.
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NewsGimi FLNG and Croatian FSRU progression
Golar LNG subsidiary Gimi MS Corporation has received a US$700m underwritten financing commitment for the FLNG Gimi vessel, to be used in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project.
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NewsGTT to design LNG fuel tank for retrofit
GTT has received an order notification from Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, for the design of an LNG fuel tank as part of the full retrofit of Hapag-Lloyd’s 15,000 teu capacity ''MV SAJIR'' container ship.
