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The bunkering filled up 87% of Eagle Blane’s total LNG tank capacity, enabling her to sail for approximately 3,500 nautical miles.
Capt. Rajalingam Subramaniam, president & CEO, AET commented:
“Our goal was always to develop vessels that really push the boundaries in what is possible in dynamic positioning operations, and to prove the value of LNG dual-fuel solutions in the energy shipping segment. Both Eagle Blane and her twin sister,
Eagle Balder are expected to surpass our expectations as the latest most eco-innovative vessels emitting the least CO2 per tonne mile of cargo carried in the world.”
Eagle Blane is AET’s most eco-innovative vessel to date, emitting 40-48% less carbon than equivalent vessels built in 2008. It is a prime example of eco-innovative solutions and commercial viability co-existing harmoniously in the new decade.
After leaving the Port of Rotterdam, Eagle Blane sailed to Åmøyfjorden in Stavanger. The Norwegian-flagged vessel will be operating
in oilfields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf of the North Sea, Norwegian Sea and the southern Barents Sea, as well as on the UK Continental Shelf.
AET, May 15, 2020
Grain LNG launches second phase of open season
National Grid’s Grain LNG importation terminal on Friday May 15 launched the second phase of an on-going open season, during which the market is invited to bid
for up to 300 GWh per day (7.2 mtpa) of redelivery capacity and 380,000 cubic metres of associated storage, to be made available from mid-2025.
The capacity on offer is a combination of new build and existing capacity which comes out of contract in 2025. The expansion will increase the size of the Grain LNG terminal, located on the Isle of Grain in Kent, to approximately 1.2 million cubic metres.
Nicola Duffin, commercial manager
for Grain LNG, said: “During these unprecedented times, we believe the demand for LNG importation capacity remains strong. The flexibility offered by Grain LNG’s large storage tanks, and the benefit of our location in South East England, means our facility continues to be of interest to market participants. We are delighted therefore that we have received the required regulatory approvals to proceed to the next phase.
Final and binding bids are required by June 15, 2020.” Grain LNG also offers reloads, trans shipments and a multi-bay facility for
reloading road tankers, and ISO containers and has plans for a marine breakbulk facility. The Grain LNG terminal is the only terminal in the UK offering small-scale solutions to the market.
UK terminals have seen a considerable increase in utilisation recently as new global supplies have come online and the economics of moving LNG from the Atlantic to the Pacific Basin have failed to stack up. NATIONAL GRID, May 20, 2020
MIDDLE EAST
Nakilat and Shell
commence second phase
of fleet management
transition
Nakilat has commenced the second phase of its fleet management transition from Shell International Trading and Shipping, with Q-Max LNG carrier Al Mayeda being the first vessel transitioned as part of several vessels phased management transition agreement. The technical management of Al Mayeda
will be undertaken by Nakilat’s in-house ship management arm, Nakilat Shipping Qatar Limited (NSQL). Upon completion of the second phase vessel transition from Shell, NSQL’s managed fleet will comprise of 25 vessels (21 LNG and four LNG carriers).
Despite the ongoing challenges of the global pandemic, Nakilat continued to uphold operational excellence in the management
of its LNG and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessels and ensured no disruption
to its business, demonstrating it strong commitment to safely, reliably and efficiently provide shipping and maritime services. The company’s recent business activities regarding ship management within a short period of time has not only contributed to the overall fleet growth, but also strengthened the position as a global leader and provider of choice for energy transportation and maritime services. Nakilat’s success in commencing the second phase of fleet management transition will contribute in laying a solid foundation for an integrated maritime industry in the State of Qatar, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 for economic growth.
In 2017, Nakilat successfully transitioned 10 vessels to in-house management, achieving excellent results in safety and operational performance, better than the industry average in the global shipping sector.
NAKILAT, May 16, 2020
Nakilat takes delivery and
management of LNG carrier
newbuild
Nakilat has taken delivery of a newbuild LNG carrier, “Global Energy”, which will
be commercially and technically managed in-house by Nakilat. Built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), this is the first of four LNG carrier newbuilds to be delivered to Global Shipping Co. Ltd.,
a joint venture of Nakilat (60%) and Maran Ventures (40%). The delivery of all four newbuild LNG carriers by end-2021 will bring Nakilat’s fleet to 74 vessels, which is just under 12% of current global LNG fleet in carrying capacity.
Nakilat’s chief executive officer Eng. Abdullah Al Sulaiti said: “We are committed to grow our fleet in a sustainable manner
to meet the rising demand for clean energy transport globally. The addition of this technologically-advanced newbuild to our fleet not only gives us a competitive edge, but also allows us to provide additional capacity and flexibility to our customers, which is important in a dynamic marketplace. The steady expansion of our fleet through the acquisition of these four newbuilds and the second phase fleet transition that has already commenced, comes as part of our efforts
to maximise returns for our shareholders and strengthen our position as the leading transporter of clean energy.”
Eng. Al-Sulaiti added, “We have seen a shift in terms of management and vessel technology in the industry, which we have taken into consideration. Constructed in South Korea, the four modern vessels each have a cargo carrying capacity of 173,400 cubic meters, equipped with some of the most advanced technology in the market today, with two of them being equipped with ME-GI while the other two with X-DF propulsion technologies. These vessels also feature modern structural design and employ other advanced technologies.”
Chairman of Maran Ventures, Mr John Angelicoussis said: “Nakilat has been a strategic partner for many years and we are pleased to be taking delivery of this first
LNG vessel under our new Global Shipping joint venture. We are confident these high specification vessels, built by DSME, and now managed technically and commercially by Nakilat, will provide charterers with a first- class LNG shipping service.”
NAKILAT, May 20, 2020
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