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16/06/2010 - GDF SUEZ receives its second LNG Regasification Vessel
The GDF SUEZ Cape Ann, a new built Shuttle and Regasification Vessel (SRV) was delivered to
Along with her sister-ship, the GDF SUEZ Neptune, the GDF SUEZ Cape Ann is equipped with her own LNG regasification system, allowing her to regasify and discharge natural gas under high pressure directly into a designated Deep Water Port, such as the Group’s Neptune LNG Deep Water Port off the coast of Massachusetts, USA, commissioned in April 2010. These vessels reinforce the Group’s fleet and its ability to ship LNG to its markets around the world, the SRVs also giving access to new markets which do not have onshore terminals at their disposal.
The GDF SUEZ Neptune and the GDF SUEZ Cape Ann vessels incorporate the reinforced GTT MKIII cargo membrane containment system with a 145,000 m³ capacity. They are fitted with three state-of-the-art regasification skids for a total maximum output capacity of approximately 21 million standard m³ of natural gas per day¹, and are also fully capable of operating as standard LNG carriers. The vessels are equipped with the Diesel Electric propulsion system which makes it possible to achieve a very substantial improvement in overall propulsion efficiency and reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
The GDF SUEZ Neptune and the GDF SUEZ Cape Ann received the “Green Passport” from Det Norske Veritas (DNV)² certifying the environmental considerations taken when constructing, operating and ultimately disposing of the vessels.
Both innovative LNG carriers were constructed at the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) facility, located on Geoje Island, South Korea. They are owned jointly by Höegh LNG and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), and will be operated by Höegh LNG for GDF SUEZ under a long-term time charter agreement.
¹ 750 million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day.
² The Green Passport program encourages the use of good practices throughout the vessels’ life cycle to ensure an eco-friendly policy is adhered to when dealing with potentially hazardous materials in the ships’ construction.
| About GDF SUEZ | |
| One of the leading energy providers in the world, GDF SUEZ is active across the entire energy value chain, in electricity and natural gas, upstream to downstream. It develops its businesses (energy, energy services and environment) around a responsible-growth model to take up the great challenges: responding to energy needs, ensuring the security of supply, fighting against climate change and maximizing the use of resources. GDF SUEZ relies on diversified supply sources as well as flexible and high-performance power generation in order to provide innovative energy solutions to individuals, cities and businesses. The Group employs 200,000 people worldwide and achieved revenues of €83.1 billion in 2008. GDF SUEZ is listed on the Brussels, Luxembourg and Paris stock exchanges and is represented in the main international indices: CAC 40, BEL 20, DJ Stoxx 50, DJ Euro Stoxx 50, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe and ASPI Eurozone.
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