Four brand-new 98,000-cubic-meter Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) gotten by China’s Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical (STL) are to be developed to ABS course.
The ethane-fueled VLECs become part of a Phase -2 order from STL as well as building and construction will certainly be just as divided in between South Korean shipnuilders Samsung Heavy Industries as well as Hyundai Heavy Industries.
ABDOMINAL was the category culture for the extremely initial order of the 6 specialized VLECs by Reliance Industries in 2014. The 87,000-cubic-meter VLECs have actually been efficiently trading as well as laid the structure for the future generation of bigger VLECs. The Phase -1 order of 6 VLECs by STL not just had a lot more freight capability, yet consisted of added technical improvements such as ethane-fueled engines as well as the ABS LNG Cargo Ready symbols.
“ABS is a world leader in the classification of gas carriers and classes the vast majority of the large ethane carriers built to date, so we are delighted that STL has recognized our experience in this fast growing sector,” stated Patrick Janssens, ABDOMINAL vice head of state,Global Gas Solutions “ABS has a proud track record of supporting some of the most innovative gas carrier projects. These latest orders are the next step in continuing that trend.”
“STL is delighted to be working with ABS, drawing on its experience and legacy of leadership in the VLEC sector that will support our Lianyungang petrochemical project by safely transporting ethane from the U.S. to China,” stated an exec for STL. “The rapid expansion of our operations requires close partnerships with companies that reflect our own focus on technology innovation and the engineering excellence that supports projects that push the boundaries of complexity and improve the safety of our operations.”
