ENSTA November 2012
Activities and economy of trade ports
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GAZOCEAN – JF Castel, B. de Verdun
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AGENDA
1. Introduction to GAZOCEAN
2. Quizz
3. The LNG Industry: Figures and Facts
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Description of an LNG terminal/LNG Terminal Project
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Ship/Shore Interface & Marine Operations
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Future developments:
1. Offshore Terminals SRV, FSRU & FLNG
2. Small Scale LNG/LNG as Fuel
7. Conclusion
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Regasification Vessels (SRV)
Regasification Vessels, are purpose-built LNG tankers that incorporate
onboard equipment for the vaporization of LNG and delivery of high pressure
natural gas.
These vessels load in the same manner as standard LNG tankers at
traditional liquefaction terminals, and also retain the flexibility to discharge in
three distinct ways. These are:
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as liquid at a conventional LNG receiving terminal,
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as a gas through the EBRV’s connection with a subsea buoy
in the hull of the ship,
• as a gas through a high pressure gas manifold located
forward of the vessel’s LNG loading arms.
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Regasification Vessels (SRV)
EBRV (Exmar/Excelerate)
http://www.excelerateenergy.com/ebrvs.
html
http://www.exmar.be/Menu.html
GDF SUEZ Neptune LNG
http://www.hoegh.com/lng/projects/nept
une/
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Regasification Vessels (SRV)
STL Compartment
http://www.apl.no/
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FSRU
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An FSRU is a regasification vessel which
Stay on location for continuous delivery
of gas.
Continuously regas LNG and delivery of
high pressure natural gas grid – also
during SBS and STS operations.
Receive LNG from incoming LNGC in
STS transfer operations.
Assisted by Tugs for approach,
departure, manoeuvring and STS
operation.
Dry-dock every 5 years
GDF SUEZ Triton FSRU project
OLT FSRU Livorno Project
http://www.oltoffshore.it/
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FSRU
Some main Components
LNG Transfer System type
FMC loading arms
Flexible Hoses
Any other available systems
Regas Skid
Hamworthy HGS system or Cryostar
Pressure : 100 bar, Temp: 0°C
3+1 skids (210t/each) , Open loop,
PCHE with propane, (160°C°C to –
10°C), sea water (-10°C to 0°C).
recondensing unit.
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FSRU at berth
Some Examples
GDF SUEZ Mejillones - Chili
Execelerate- Al Ahmadi – Kuwait
http://www.excelerateenergy.com/kuwait.html
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LNG FPSO
FLEX LNG producer
The LNG Producer (LNGP) developed
by FLEX LNG is a self-propelled
offshore LNG production vessel. It is
designed to pre-treat, liquefy, store
and offload LNG. The feed gas can be
supplied either directly from a natural
gas field, from a wellhead platform, as
associated gas from a nearby oil
FPSO, or from an onshore natural gas
source or pipeline.
http://www.flexlng.com/
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AGENDA
1. Introduction to GAZOCEAN
2. Quizz
3. The LNG Industry: Figures and Facts
4.
Description of an LNG terminal
5.
Ship/Shore Interface & Marine Operations
6.
Future developments:
1. Offshore Terminals SRV, FSRU & FLNG
2. Small Scale LNG
7. Conclusion
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Small Scale LNG
Large industrial
users & main
grid
Offshore
exploration &
pipelines
Liquefaction
plant
Oversea
shipping
LNG
storage
terminals
Peak
shaving
(100.000 – 200.000 m³)
Retail freight
with small
ships & trucks
Satellite
terminal /
bunker
Maritime
sector
(1.000 – 5.000 m³)
Road
transport
Industry
Retail LNG terminals are approximately 50 times
smaller than large scale terminals
RETAIL LNG
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Possible LNG utilization
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Small Scale LNG
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AGENDA
1. Introduction to GAZOCEAN
2. Quizz
3. The LNG Industry: Figures and Facts
4.
Description of an LNG terminal
5.
Ship/Shore Interface & Marine Operations
6.
Future developments:
1. Offshore Terminals SRV, FSRU & FLNG
2. Small Scale LNG
7. Conclusion
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Conclusion
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LNG trade is still growing despite the economical crisis,
but the market will change, mainly due the production of
unconventional gases of USA,
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There still some projects of On-Shore liquefaction terminals, but
the future development will be offshore.
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Off-shore regasification terminals provide a quicker and flexible
solution to import LNG in many countries, who are not fitted
with on-shore terminal.
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Small scale LNG will open new possibilities for the Industry and
will lead to development of new facilities small LNG plants, and
ports bunkering facilities.
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Contacts
Jean-François CASTEL
Manager Business Development & Newbuildings
[email protected]
GAZOCEAN
8, rue André Allar
13015 Marseille
France
www.gazocean.com
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