- Hengli Shipbuilding Gains GTT License for Advanced Membrane Containment Systems.
- Collaboration Marks Milestone for LNG and Multi-Fuel Vessel Construction in China.
- GTT Strengthens Presence in China Through Partnership with Hengli Shipbuilding.
GTT reports that it has entered into a Technical Assistance and License Agreement with Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian), one of the largest shipyards in the Hengli Group, a diversified Chinese conglomerate that operates globally in petrochemicals, energy, and advanced manufacturing. The agreement was signed at Dalian in a ceremony that marks a new chapter in the presence of GTT in China.
Deployment of Advanced Membrane Containment Systems
The deal enables Hengli to utilize GTT’s state-of-the-art membrane containment systems for the building of different types of vessels, such as LNG Carriers (LNGCs), Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs), Ultra Large Ethane Carriers (ULECs), multi-fuel vessels, and bunkering vessels. This collaboration is intended to increase the adoption of GTT’s advanced technologies in China.
Stringent Licensing Qualification Process
Hengli obtained its GTT license following a thorough qualification process initiated in 2024. This process included the completion of study cases and the successful construction of a Mark III technology mock-up, demonstrating Hengli’s technical capabilities and commitment to high standards.
Statements from Key Leaders
Jean-Baptiste Choimet, CEO of GTT, highlighted the significance of the partnership:
“This agreement with Hengli marks a significant step forward in expanding the reach of GTT technologies in China. Hengli’s technical expertise and commitment to innovation position them as an ideal partner for deploying our cutting-edge solutions across multiple storage types including multi-fueled vessels, a crucial solution for the decarbonation of the shipping industry.”
Chen Jianhua, Chairman of Hengli Group, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration:
“Becoming GTT’s latest licensed outfitter in China reflects the confidence GTT has in our expertise and capabilities. This milestone agreement represents an exceptional opportunity for Hengli to build state-of-the-art vessels equipped with GTT’s innovative containment systems. We look forward to working with GTT on the construction of future liquefied gas carriers as well as LNG and Ammonia-fueled vessels.”
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