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Sovcomflot, Gazprom Neft
agree to co-operate on LNG
fuel bunkering
Sovcom ot Group and Gazprom Ne Marine Bunker have signed a co-operation agreement regarding the implementation of projects for bunkering ships with LNG fuel.
e signing ceremony took place at the 2019 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. e agreement was signed by Igor Tonkovidov, Executive Vice President and CTo/Coo of Sovcom ot, and Andrey Vasiliev, CEo of Gazprom Ne Marine Bunker.
e agreement reinforces the mutual interest of both parties regarding their co- operation in the bunkering of Sovcom ot’s tankers with LNG fuel. Such activities also correspond with the state programme for expanding the use of LNG fuel within the transportation sector.
Compared to conventional marine fuels, the use of LNG fuel allows to signi cantly reduce emissions of sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter.
Igor Tonkovidov commented: “We rmly believe that LNG fuel is the optimal solution, both environmentally and economically, for large-tonnage cargo shipping, primarily in high-tra c areas with existing regulatory restrictions on emissions, such as the Baltic and the North Seas, as well as in the Arctic Sea basin. For a number of years, Sovcom ot has been systematically working on switching
its tanker eet to LNG fuel, and we welcome the opportunity to expand cooperation with Gazprom Ne in this area, combining our e orts to introduce advanced environmental standards into Russian shipping.” sovComflot, june 7, 2019
Sovcomflot and VEB.RF sign financial agreements for the construction of LNG- fuelled MR tankers
Today, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Sovcom ot and VEB.RF Group announced the signing of agreements whereby VEB Leasing will nance the construction of three new LNG-fuelled MR tankers.
Sovcom ot initially placed the order for these three tankers with the Zvezda Shipyard (Primorsky region) on 28 december 2018. e delivery of the vessels is scheduled
for 2022-2023. Each tanker will have a deadweight of 51,000 tonnes, and they are intended to transport petroleum products
and gas condensate, operating under 20-year time charter agreements with NoVATEK. e vessels will have an Ice Class 1B classi cation, enabling them to provide safe and reliable year-round transportation for hydrocarbons in challenging ice conditions, in particular within the Baltic Sea.
e vessels’ technical speci cations
have been designed to meet international regulations on emissions, which come
into e ect in 2020. In comparison with conventional bunkers, the use of LNG fuel can signi cantly reduce the amount of vessel emissions, for example: sulphur oxides (Sox) reduced by 100%; nitrogen oxides (Nox) reduced by 76%; carbon dioxide (Co2) reduced by 27%; low-dispersed particles eliminated completely.
Sergey Frank, President and CEo of Sovcom ot, said: “Sovcom ot is one of the world leaders in the implementation of “green” technologies in the transportation
of energy by sea. e company already successfully operates six new-generation Aframax tankers, which are powered by
LNG fuel. Five more LNG-powered vessels have been ordered by Sovcom ot from the Zvezda shipyard and will be built over the next few years. We welcome the plans of Russian shipbuilders to create modern large- tonnage LNG-fuelled vessels which, of course, represent the future of world shipping.” sovComflot, june 7, 2019
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Erhama Bin Jaber Al-
Jalahma shipyard achieves
significant milestone
Nakilat-Keppel o shore & Marine (N-KoM) safely completed its 200th LNG vessel repair recently, Al Khor, at the world class Erhama bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard. Chartered
by Qatargas and operated by NYK LNG Shipmanagement, the 135,295cbm vessel completed general drydocking maintenance repairs and upgrades at the shipyard.
is is third time the moss-type LNG carrier Al Khor is calling for repairs at the facility, having previously been drydocked
in 2014 and 2016. In addition to regular maintenance, the vessel also underwent water ballast steel renewal and tank treatment,
hull treatment, as well as several surveys and endurance tests during the drydocking period.
Nakilat’s Chief Executive o cer Eng. Abdullah Fadhalah Al Sulaiti, said: “We are extremely proud to celebrate this signi cant milestone, which is a testament to the
trust and con dence our clients have in
our services. our strong focus on safety, quality and e ciency has seen us delivering almost 1,000 marine and o shore projects to satis ed customers from around the world. We will continue to strive in providing excellent services to all our valued customers and business partners, strengthening and expanding our business portfolio. I would also like to express my deepest appreciation to our partners, especially Qatar Petroleum and Qatargas, for their strong support and co-operation that has led to this achievement today, as well as the entire workforce at the shipyard who have contributed tremendously achieving our vision to be a global leader and provider of choice for energy transportation and maritime services.”
nAKilAt, june 12, 2019
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