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which LNG affords.”
Keppel O&M has developed a suite of
solutions in both the demand and supply
of LNG as fuel. It is currently building
eight dual-fuel vessels, including LBVs,
containerships, and dredgers. Keppel O&M is
also promoting LNG as a marine fuel through
FueLNG, its joint venture with Shell Eastern
Petroleum (Pte) Ltd, which provides safe
truck and vessel LNG bunkering solutions in
Singapore. FueLNG’s first LBV, which is also
Singapore’s first, is scheduled to be operational
by end-2020.
KEPPEL OFFSHORE & MARINE, October 14,
2020
jobs, revenue and opportunity far beyond also functions as an LNG bunkering vessel
prospective terminal or power plant sites. (LBV), making it the first in South East Asia
“The memorandum will enable cleaner, to do so. EUROPE
more affordable and more reliable energy for It is the first of two such vessels that Keppel
the people of the Philippines,” said Wes Edens, O&M is building for Avenir LNG, expanding P&O Cruises officially
CEO and chairman of NFE. “Increasing access its suite of solutions across the gas value
to power across the islands at a rapid pace chain. This reinforces Keppel’s Vision 2030, welcomes new ship Iona
will create significant growth opportunities. which includes seizing opportunities in LNG
We look forward to working closely with our solutions and renewables. to its fleet – a “positive
partners at PNOC and the government to The 7,500 cubic metre LBV was built at
bring more reliable power and help accelerate Keppel Nantong Shipyard in China, and is signal for the future”
the clean energy transition.” equipped with engines that can run on both
The MoU was signed October 14, 2020 diesel and LNG. Keppel O&M’s technology At an official handover ceremony with the
in a virtual ceremony that featured PNOC arm, Offshore Technology Development Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany on Friday,
president and CEO Admiral Reuben S. Lista (OTD), also installed and commissioned the P&O Cruises took ownership of Iona, the
(Ret) and New Fortress chairman and CEO vessel’s Ballast Water Treatment System. latest addition to its fleet and the largest cruise
Wes Edens. Secretary of Energy, Alfonso G. Mr Tan Leong Peng, Managing Director ship ever built for the UK market.
Cusi, who is also the ex-officio chairman (New Builds), Keppel O&M, said, “We are At 185,000 tonnes, 345 metres in length
of the board of PNOC, was also present to pleased to deliver South East Asia’s first with 17 guest decks and setting new ground
extend the Department of Energy’s support to LBV, which strengthens our capabilities for guest experience, Iona is the first British
the co-operation. and extends our track record in providing cruise ship to be powered by liquefied natural
“We are confident that, with this solutions across the gas value chain. gas (LNG).
cooperation with New Fortress Energy, PNOC “This is the fourth dual-fuel vessel we have P&O Cruises president, Paul Ludlow,
will find meaningful ways to contribute to delivered, and one of four LNG bunkering who was present at the event in Papenburg
achieving energy security and stability in the vessels we are building. It is a testament and signed the Protocol for Delivery and
country,” said Admiral Lista. “NFE can help us to our versatility and ability to provide Acceptance said: “Iona’s delivery is a very
bridge the gaps in the value chain for a robust environmentally-friendly solutions for more positive signal for the future of cruising. She
LNG industry and enable us to take that giant sustainable vessel operations. Keppel O&M is now officially part of the P&O Cruises
leap towards the realisation of the Philippines’ is well-positioned to capture opportunities in fleet and we are focused on readying her
potential as a strategic LNG hub for the Asia- the LNG market as companies increasingly to welcome guests during her new maiden
Pacific region.” adopt LNG as a marine fuel for a wide range season to Northern Europe, Spain, Portugal
NEW FORTRESS ENERGY, October 15, 2020 of vessels.” and the Canary Islands from our home port of
Avenir Advantage has been chartered by Southampton.
Keppel strengthens Petronas LNG to provide ship-to-ship LNG crew and the communities we visit, events this
“Already eagerly anticipated by our guests,
bunkering to vessels across Malaysia, and
offerings in gas solutions transport services as an LNG carrier for small- year have increased the sense of anticipation
scale terminals in the region.
even more.
with delivery of its first LNG commented: “The flexible design of our paused until early 2021 Iona will not be sailing
Avenir LNG’s CEO, Milorad Doljanin
“Whilst our operations are currently
carrier vessels means our ships can support the for the moment but we look forward to our
guests experiencing this game-changing
development of the LNG bunker fuel market
Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) in the shorter term whilst underpinning our ship as we will continue to offer unparalleled
has successfully delivered its first newbuild strategic objective; to enable LNG supply to holidays at sea whilst also upholding the latest
liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, Avenir energy users who were previously unable to approved travel protocols.”
Advantage to Avenir LNG. The LNG carrier enjoy the environmental and cost benefits P&O CRUISES, October 12, 2020

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