- STS LNG Transfer Reduces Environmental Impact and Eases Terminal Congestion.
- LNG Directly Transferred Between Vessels Under Trial for Greater Efficiency.
- Hanwha Follows Recent Record with Shipyard LNG Bunkering Operation.
South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has announced a groundbreaking achievement: they’ve completed what they claim is the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) between vessels that are currently undergoing sea trials. According to a post on Hanwha’s social media, the vessels involved in this operation were the Maran Gas Syros and the newly named Woodside Jirrubakura, which is set to work at Woodside’s Scarborough energy project, reports Offshore Energy.
Environmental and Operational Benefits
Hanwha emphasised that this innovative approach not only lessens environmental impact but also helps avoid delays that can occur due to terminal congestion. In the past, LNG carriers would first load LNG from a terminal and then return any leftover LNG after completing their trials. With this new method, LNG can be transferred directly from one vessel to another while at sea, enhancing both efficiency and operational flexibility.
Building on Recent Achievements
This achievement comes on the heels of another significant milestone for Hanwha—the world’s first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation conducted within a shipyard. Additionally, the company is gearing up to build the first LNG carrier in the U.S. in nearly 50 years at its shipyard in Philadelphia.
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Source: Offshore Energy
