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Chevron, Hydrogen innovator ITM and WA mining innovator Mineral Resources, with research partners UWA, Curtin University, Queensland University of Technology, University of South Australia and Swinburne University.
Professor Eric May, UWA’s Chevron Chair in Gas Process Engineering and FEnEx CRC Acting CEO, said the centre aimed to future- proof Australia’s energy exports through industrial-scale innovation.
“FEnEx CRC will undertake cutting-edge, industry-led research, education and training to help sustain Australia’s position as a leading LNG exporter, and enable it to become the leading global exporter of clean hydrogen,” Professor May said.
“The FEnEx CRC will maintain the Australian LNG industry’s competitive edge by demonstrating technologies that enhance efficiency and lower environmental impact. Our established LNG sector is a key advantage in the race to grow a Hydrogen export industry because of the similar workforce skills, engineering standards, shipping routes, and business relationships.
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, March 13, 2020
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GTT signs a global technical
services agreement with
Excelerate Energy
GTT announces that its subsidiary GTT North America has signed a 5-year global technical services agreement with the ship-owner Excelerate Energy. GTT will support Excelerate Technical Management (ETM) with the maintenance and operation of 9 FSRUs equipped with GTT’s NO96 technology. This agreement includes GTT on-site technical assistance for inspection, maintenance, repairs, operations and engineering, as well as access to the HEARS®
emergency hotline, which enables ship- owners and their crews to contact GTT’s experts 24/7 to respond to operational issues.
Philippe Berterottière, chairman and CEO of GTT, said: “We are pleased to have the opportunity to support a long term partner like Excelerate Energy in the efficient operations of their FSRUs. This agreement
is pivotal to develop customised services, ensuring the performance and safety of each FSRU in operation.”
Edward Scott, chief operating officer of Excelerate Energy adds: “Excelerate Energy looks forward to continuing a nearly two decades long relationship with GTT in direct support of our mission of providing safe and reliable world-class LNG services to our global customer base.”
For several years, GTT has enlarged its range of services to support the operations
of LNGCs, FLNGs, FSRUs and other LNG- related structures in order to shorten dry- dock time, assist crews and assure operational efficiency. The company highlights its Smart shipping solutions development with the support of its specialised subsidiaries Ascenz and Marorka.
GTT, March 11, 2020
Reynolds Logistics’ new Volvo LNG trucks help Gasrec future-proof its fuel delivery
Gasrec’s tanker deliveries are now being made by the latest generation natural gas-powered trucks.
Reynolds Logistics has put two new ADR specified Volvo FM LNG (liquefied natural gas) 6×2 tractor units into operation, working exclusively on its Gasrec contract.
Replacing two dual-fuel Volvo trucks,
the new vehicles will deliver to Gasrec sites around the country – including Sittingbourne, Swindon, Tamworth and the company’s flagship refuelling site next to the Daventry
International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT). Gasrec projects that one-third of the
UK’s 44-tonne heavy truck market will have transitioned to natural gas within the next seven years, with approximately 39,000 gas- powered HGVs on UK roads.
James Westcott, chief commercial officer at Gasrec, says: “As a company we believe it is crucial we practice what we preach, so to now be delivering all of our LNG using the latest technology gas-powered trucks is an important landmark.
“Natural gas is cleaner and cheaper
than diesel and is currently the only truly sustainable alternative fuel source available on the commercial vehicle market.”
The two new FMs – which have a range of around 450 miles when pulling a fully-loaded tri-axle gas tanker – are based at Reynolds’ site in Grays and will load daily at the Grain LNG terminal on the Isle of Grain. They are each powered by Volvo’s G13C LNG engines, which develop up to 460 hp and a peak torque of 2,300 Nm – on a par with a regular diesel model with the same power rating, whilst reducing CO2 emissions by as much as 95 per cent when fuelled with biomethane.
Andrew Reynolds, chief executive officer at Reynolds Logistics, is a firm believer in natural gas technology and has received excellent driver feedback on the latest trucks in the company’s fleet.
He says: “We’re excited to see where natural gas will take the industry. The experience for us so far has been really positive – our drivers are very happy with the performance of the new vehicles.
“We like to consider ourselves a forward- thinking company. In Ireland we were the
first operator to put Euro 5 and Euro 6 trucks onto the road, so we’ve always tried to be at the forefront of providing the most sustainable transport solutions.
“These LNG-powered trucks have very clear environmental benefits and we believe it’s our responsibility to play our part in helping to reduce air pollution as much as we can.”
GASREC, March 10, 2020
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