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improvements. This will be integrated into a single management system to ensure a holistic, cohesive approach for optimal asset reliability.
“FLNG offers an economical alternative to large, onshore LNG assets, but these benefits can only be attained if production uptime and reliability are optimized,” said Helen West, Integrity Director at Oceaneering. “By delivering a fully integrated maintenance and risk-based integrity program that determines optimized inspection activities, we ensure enhanced reliability; future proofing it with right-sized maintenance plans and efficient inspection enactment.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Golar,
a new customer that shares our forward- thinking views around integrity management. In partnership, we aim to showcase a new and improved way of delivering maintenance management and inspection services to the global LNG market.”
The comprehensive maintenance
and inspection scope will be managed collaboratively from Oceaneering’s Norway and UK asset integrity hubs. OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, March 25, 2020
Svitzer wins 10-year
extension in Sakhalin,
Russia
Svitzer is announcing a 10-year extension of their marine service contract with Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd., a consortium set up to develop and manage the Sakhalin-II project, aimed at producing and exporting oil and liquefied gas.
Svitzer has been providing towage
services to the Sakhalin-II project since 2007. The extension, which comes into effect in November 2022, supports the mooring of more than 1,800 gas carriers with a vessel
fleet of 4 Robert Allen ice-breaking tugs and 2 mooring boats. These vessels are operated by a team of 58 Russian crew members, supported by nine onshore staff.
With the COVID-19 virus making life difficult for people and putting a strain on global trade, towage plays a crucial part in the logistics value chain – bringing vessels and cargo safely in and out of ports and terminals.
Commenting on the extension, Alan Bradley, cluster manager – Asia, said: “We are very pleased that Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. have chosen Svitzer as their preferred partner for 10 more years. With the extension we are able to continue to play an important role in ensuring that oil, gas, food and supplies are reaching people and homes.
Our goal is to ensure we always support the customer’s business by providing efficient marine services in their terminal – the extension of a contract as significant as this one gives us confidence that we are adding value. To witness the dedication and pride our colleagues in Sakhalin take in their jobs day-to-day makes me very proud, and gives me confidence in our ability to deliver safe, efficient and high quality services in the most challenging of environments.”
With this long-term agreement Svitzer remains committed to ensuring reliable and safe marine operations for Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. in a harsh and remote area of the world. The operation in Sakhalin is part of Svitzer’s Asia and Middle East region (AMEA) where Svitzer employs 1,225 people and 109 vessels, delivering marine services to global and regional customers across 10 countries.
SVITZER, March 23, 2020
Gasum to supply Preem
with renewable maritime
fuel
Nordic gas sector and energy market expert Gasum has entered into an agreement with Sweden’s largest fuel company Preem to supply their tankers with a new fuel blend consisting of liquefied natural gas and 10% of renewable liquefied biogas. This is the first agreement that involves Gasum delivering
a blend containing renewable fuel to a maritime customer on a regular basis. It will contribute to lowering greenhouse gas
emissions even further.
Preem’s vessels supplied with Gasum’s
blend of renewable maritime fuel are the time-chartered tankers Tern Ocean and Thun Evolve.
“Maritime transport is an important part of Preem’s operations. We are very pleased to be able to introduce renewable liquefied biogas into our fuel mix. This opportunity supports our high-end sustainability requirements,” says Anna Karin Klinthäll, Manager Trading Operations at Preem.
Using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as maritime fuel reduces emissions significantly compared to conventional fuel, such as heavy fuel oil. It improves local air quality and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 20% when compared to conventional fuel. LNG is the most environmentally friendly fossil shipping fuel, meeting both current and long-term environmental requirements set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
By using 100% renewable liquefied biogas (LBG), the emissions of greenhouse gas
will be reduced even further. LBG reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 85% when compared to fossil fuels.
“Gasum is committed to working for
a carbon-neutral future and helping our customers to reduce their own carbon footprint by providing cleaner energy. We are happy to support Preem towards greener shipping and particularly their vision of leading the transition towards a sustainable society,” says Jacob Granqvist, sales director maritime in Gasum.
GASUM, March 24, 2020
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