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McDermott reports completion of net-

zero LNG construction study for Shell

ENERGY MCDERMOTT International said this week has developed multiple, innovative pathways to
TRANSITION that it had recently completed a study for Shell reduce and/or eliminate emissions throughout
Global Solutions International, aimed at reduc- the life-cycle of an LNG facility.”
ing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during The company believes that in future sce-
the construction of LNG projects. The study narios, up to 65% of emissions associated with
identifies “tangible reduction pathways” with an construction can be eliminated, according to
ultimate aim of net-zero emissions during the Mukherjee. This can be done through a com-
construction phase of LNG projects, McDermott bination of construction execution efficiency,
stated. modularisation and targeted investment in
According to the statement, the study sets construction emissions reduction initiatives, he
out emission reduction opportunities, in order said.
of magnitude, based on “mapping key sources The announcement about the completion
and the identification of low-carbon alternatives” of the study comes in the same month during
during construction. These include site effi- which McDermott signed a memorandum of
ciency improvements, replacing diesel powered understanding (MoU) with a Royal Dutch Shell
equipment with lower emissions intensity alter- subsidiary, Shell Eastern Petroleum, to col-
natives, module fabrication and construction laborate on decarbonising construction more
and sourcing lower intensity raw materials, the broadly.
statement continued. McDermott said the study “Companies such as McDermott and Shell –
also provides more clarity on the associated envi- who have targets to progress towards net-zero
ronmental, social and economic considerations emissions by 2050, in step with society – are well
of future LNG projects. positioned to approach the challenges of lower-
“Operators continue to seek actionable plans ing emissions together,” Mukherjee said at the
to advance their commitments to net-zero time. “A pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emis-
emissions by 2050,” stated McDermott’s execu- sions from construction operations will make
tive vice-president and chief operating officer, significant strides toward net-zero engineering,
Samik Mukherjee. “Leveraging our unique procurement and construction [EPC] projects in
LNG and modularisation expertise, McDermott the future.”™

AMERICAS

Eneva, Servtec to examine plans for LNG plant

PROJECTS & ENEVA, a Brazilian energy company, said last km away from Porto do Itaqui.
COMPANIES week that it had teamed up with Servtec, a local Eneva did not divulge many details of these
investment firm, to examine proposals for the proposals, but it said that its co-operation agree-
construction of a new LNG import terminal in ment with Servtec gave it the exclusive right to
Maranhão State. lead the project until December 30, 2022. After
In a statement, Eneva, which is implementing that date, it said, Eneva will have the right of first
Brazil’s first gas-to-wire scheme in the Parnaiba refusal until December 30, 2023.
Basin, reported that the two companies had In its statement, Eneva explained that it
signed a co-operation agreement outlining their would not commit to building the LNG import
plans for the project. The document calls for terminal until it could carry out technical studies
Eneva and Servtec to evaluate several different of the project and assess its economic feasibility.
plans for building the LNG terminal in or close Additionally, it said, the partners must complete
to Porto do Itaqui, it noted. their assessments of the various proposals and
According to Eneva, Servtec has already obtain the necessary permits and authorisations.
drawn up multiple proposals for the terminal If the companies move forward, it added, they
project. One such plan was previously sub- will form a joint venture in which Eneva will
mitted to Empresa Maranhense de Adminis- have a 51% stake and Servtec 49%.
tração Portuária (EMAP), the port authority The Maranhão terminal is one of several
of Maranhão State, in response to a call for new LNG import projects under consideration
expressions of interest (EoI). Other proposals in Brazil. The South American country is eager
envision the construction of an LNG terminal to secure additional natural gas supplies to meet
in São Luís, the state capital, which is just 20 rising demand.™

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