published Thu, February 16, 2012
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions secures landmark inert gas generator order in LNG sector
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has received a landmark order to supply inert gas generator systems for five LNG carriers under construction in South Korea.
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions' South Korean office will fulfil
the orders for five LNG newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industry
(HHI) for Greek owner Dynagas, delivering Nitrogen (N2) generator
systems of 2 x 150 nominal cubic meter per hour @ 97%.
These orders further improve Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions'
market penetration for LNG carriers and reinforce the competence
and experience of the company in this fast-growing shipping
segment. In total, the company has around 600 customer references
for its inert gas systems worldwide.
The contract was secured by a combination of experience,
knowledge and the application of a unique Unitor-Generon technology
solution. Generon, the technology provider behind the system has
created its own proprietary hollow fiber membrane for air
separation, which has proven to be one the most efficient in the
market. This technology prolongs the service life of the internal
membranes, reducing in-service costs for shipowners.
Bernd Bauer, Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions VP Business
Solutions said:
"This contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries and Dynagas means we
can provide our customers with an even better level of service and
expertise in the LNG sector. References are an important factor in
selection of key components and shipowners and shipbuilders can be
confident that our company has the experience and depth of
knowledge to best serve their needs."
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has been supplying its
Unitor-Generon Nitrogen membrane inert gas system to operators of
chemical and gas tankers, offshore supply ships and reefers since
the late 1980s. The Unitor-Generon system is used to provide the
highest level of safety and security for valuable cargoes, with an
application range from small topping-up generators to large total
inert gas systems.
Date: 16/02/2012