Reliquefaction retrofit cuts costs and emissions
Wärtsilä has been chosen to supply the reliquefaction system for a retrofit project on a US LNG carrier vessel converted to operate as a floating storage unit (FSU).
The "Energos Grand" is being chartered by New Fortress Energy. The Wärtsilä system allows the boil-off-gas (BOG) from the LNG onboard to be reliquefied and returned to the cargo tanks rather than being wasted. The solution contributes to a significant reduction in emissions and creates cost savings, as well as optimising the LNG cargo level.
Pål Steinnes, head of sales and business development midstream, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions: "This project shows New Fortress Energy’s and Energos’ commitment to improving the environmental profile of their fleet, and we are happy to once again be shown the trust of these partners in this conversion project." The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery during H2/2024. (lh)