Knutsen OAS takes up LNG carrier options with HSHI
The systems will be installed on board three 174,000 cbm capacity LNG carriers, and represent options taken following an earlier order for two such vessels announced in December 2020. Wärtsilä announced that it booked orders for three more Compact Reliq systems in July and August 2021 and that the deliveries will take place in late 2022.
The Compact Reliq features a compact design for easy installation and maintenance on all sizes of carrier vessels, both large and small. Based on the reversed nitrogen Brayton cycle refrigeration technology, the solution reliquefies the boil-off gas (BOG) and keeps the cargo cool under all operating conditions. It allows a portion of the BOG to be used as fuel for the ship’s engines, with the excess able to be sold as part of the LNG cargo.
“We have had good experience with Wärtsilä’s reversed nitrogen Brayton cycle reliquefaction plants in the past, and the Compact Reliq is an exciting addition to their portfolio. It makes onboard reliquefaction viable for all sizes of carriers, and is clearly the right choice for our new ships,” said Jarle Østenstad Newbuilding Director, Knutsen OAS Shipping
“We received an order for two systems last year to be delivered to the HSHI yard for installation on Knutsen’s newbuild carriers. There was an option for additional vessels and this option has been taken up with contracts for three new Compact Reliq plants. These are important projects that further strengthen our relationship with both HSHI and Knutsen OAS,” said Pål Steinnes, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions.
