{"id":24098,"date":"2020-11-04T16:15:24","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T20:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carilec.org\/?p=24098"},"modified":"2020-11-04T16:15:24","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T20:15:24","slug":"worlds-first-lpg-fuelled-vlgc-now-undergoing-sea-trials-with-wartsila-fuel-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/worlds-first-lpg-fuelled-vlgc-now-undergoing-sea-trials-with-wartsila-fuel-system\/","title":{"rendered":"World\u2019s first LPG-fuelled VLGC now undergoing sea trials with W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 fuel system"},"content":{"rendered":"
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W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Corporation, Trade press release, November 04, 2020 at 2:00 PM E. Europe Standard Tim<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sea and gas trials for a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) featuring the technology group W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s pioneering liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Fuel Supply System are successfully completed. The \u2018BW Gemini\u2019, owned and operated by BW LPG a company registered at Oslo stock exchange, is the world\u2019s first VLGC to be fuelled by LPG. The use of LPG as fuel reduces emissions of sulphur oxides (SOx) by some 97 percent, and is viewed as being an important step towards the decarbonisation of shipping. The sea trials commenced on October 20, 2020.<\/p>\n

The \u2018BW Gemini\u2019 was built in 2015 and was retrofitted this year with W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s ground-breaking\u00a0LPG Fuel Supply technology<\/a>. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 was designated as the system integrator for the conversion project. This is the first of 12 BW LPG ships to be retrofitted for operating on LPG fuel with the W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 system.<\/p>\n

\u201cLPG is powering this vessel while protecting the environment, and we look forward to demonstrating its benefits to the industry as shipping prepares for a future with zero-carbon propulsion. BW LPG thanks W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 for its collaboration on this industry-leading innovation, and for sharing our vision of achieving sustainability through cleaner energy,\u201d says Pontus Berg, Executive Vice President, Technical and Operation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorld firsts are always exciting and we congratulate BW LPG on their commitment to pursuing the adoption of LPG as a long-term viable and sustainable marine fuel. The project highlights once again W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s leading position in bringing innovative fuel gas solutions, along with the customer benefits they offer, to the market,\u201d says\u00a0Kjell Ove Ulstein, Director of Sales and Marketing at W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4.<\/p>\n

The W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 scope included the system engineering, the ship design for the conversion project, two 930 m3 fuel tanks with the pumps and fuel system, the pump skids, and the cargo handling system.<\/p>\n

The W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u00a0LPG Fuel Supply System<\/a>\u00a0is available as a stand-alone solution, or as an integrated element within the LPG cargo handling system.<\/p>\n

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Gas Solutions<\/a>\u00a0is a market leader with innovative systems and lifecycle solutions for the gas value chain. Our main focus areas are handling of gas in seaborne transport (storage, fuel, transfer and BOG management), gas to power, liquefaction and biogas solutions. We help our customers on the journey towards a sustainable future through focus on lifecycle, innovation and digitalization.<\/p>\n

Media contacts for more information on this release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mrs Elin Saure Hasund
\nSales & Marketing Coordinator,\u00a0Gas Solutions
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine Systems
\nTel: +47 91721144
\nElin.saurehasund@wartsila.com<\/td>\n		Peter Z\u00fcrcher
\nProject Manager, Cargo & Fuel Systems,\u00a0Gas Solutions
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine Systems
\nTel.+47 46975311
\nPeter.zurcher@wartsila.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Image caption: BW Gemini\u00a0<\/em>\u00a9\u00a0BWLPG<\/em><\/p>\n

All W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 releases are available at\u00a0https:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/media\/news-releases<\/a>\u00a0and at\u00a0http:\/\/news.cision.com\/wartsila-corporation<\/a>\u00a0where also the images can be downloaded.<\/p>\n

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine Systems in brief:<\/strong>
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine\u00a0Systems offers high-quality products, solutions, and lifecycle services related to the gas value chain, exhaust treatment applications, seals & bearings, shaftline repair services, underwater services, and marine electrical integrations. Our aim is to provide the latest and most efficient solutions in line with W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s Smart Marine Ecosystem vision for a safer, better, and more sustainable future for our customers.
\nwww.wartsila.com\/marine<\/a><\/p>\n

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 in brief:<\/strong>
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2019, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
\nwww.wartsila.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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