KOMtech Small-Scale LNG Carriers

Small-scale LNG Carriers

Sustainable Marine Transportation Conference 2014

Presented by:

Abul Bashar,
KOMtech
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Keppel Offshore & Marine (KOM) is the global leader

in providing solution for-

™ Technology
Provider of innovative and cost-effective solutions for the
offshore and marine industry.
™ Specialised Shipbuilding
Builder of distinction for advanced vessels serving all frontiers.
™ Offshore
Leader in the design, construction and repair of mobile
offshore rigs.
™ Marine
Trusted name for the repair, conversion and upgrading of a
diverse range of vessels.
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KOMtech
Managing Director
Michael Chia

Shallow Water Technology Deep Water Technology

Executive Director Executive Director
Dr. Foo Kok Seng Aziz Merchant

LNG/ FPSO Shallow/ Arctic / Ship & Marine Shipyard

Market Wind Market Technology Technology

Overseas Environmen Drilling & Critical Deep Water Overseas

R&D tal Market Equipment Technology / Subsea R&D
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KOMtech
Employees
85
28x

3 2013

2007

MSc PhD

32 16

32x 8x

0 2013 2 2013

2007 2007
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LNG R&D Activities in KOMtech

1. LNG Production System

− Pilot LNG Plant; capable to produce LNG from off-gas in FPSO
2. LNG Transfer System
− For small to medium scale LNG transfer from ship to ship or
from ship to jetty.
3. LNG Transportation Vessels
− Transport small scale LNG from MOPU to shore or between
two jetties within short sea distance
4. LNG Fuel System
− Vaporize LNG at a suitable temperature and pressure for gas
fueled engine use.
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LNG Transportation

LNG business was always governed by bigger market players, and hence
the facilities are developed in bigger scales also.

1. World’s LNG transport facility is still limited to bigger LNG Vessels

(87,000m3 to 265,000m3)
2. LNG terminals are also designed to accommodate those bigger vessels.

But, with changing mindset and technology, LNG business is also changing
by incorporating the trading of smaller volume of LNG, its usage and hence,
the transportation.
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Why Small-Scale LNG Transportation

Mr. Wim Groenendijk, GLE (Gas LNG Europe) President,

stated:

“A new market for natural gas is rapidly growing with

significant potential for reducing emissions. LNG is reaching
markets previously inaccessible to pipeline gas: as a fuel for
heavy transport and for communities in off-grid locations.”

(Source: GLE Press Release on 19th Feb 2014)

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Why Small Scale LNG Transportation

Small and medium economy countries are developing their infrastructures in

remote locations. They need LNG for-

1. Power production, as those places are not connected to the national

power grids
2. Industrial raw materials
3. Transportation fuel

Regular sized LNG vessels can not entre to those locations. Hence small-
scale LNG carriers are necessary for transporting LNG to those remote
locations.
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Challenges in Small Scale LNG Transportation

1. It is a necessity based transportation method. Customized designs

are required for each case to transport LNG, economically.
2. Initial investment is a factor in developing Small-Scale LNG
infrastructures.
3. Requires a sustainable transportation model to compete with road
transportation in future, once the infrastructures are fully developed .
4. Need to consider the problems in coastal and river waterway
transportation, which will affect the-
• Designs of small coastal LNG carriers/ river barges
• Design of small LNG terminal, loading/unloading facilities

Moreover, the changing government planning is the most important

challenge in developing countries.
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KOMtech Solution on Small-Scale LNG Transportation

KOMtech Small-Scale LNG Transportation vessels-

1. Based on the propulsion system-

• Self Propelled LNG Carrier
• Non-Propelled LNG Carrier, powered by Articulated Pusher
Tug

2. Based on LNG Containment system-

• ‘Type-C’ LNG Tanks
• ‘Membrane Type’ LNG Tank

3. Based on the Draft Limitation of the waterways-

• Regular draft LNG Carriers
• Shallow Draft LNG Carriers
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KOMtech Small-Scale LNG Carriers

Sl. LNG Carrier Propulsion LNG Remarks

No. Capacity System Containment
(m³) System
01 30,000 Self Propelled Type-C (Bi-Lobe)
02 10,000 Self Propelled Type-C
(Cylindrical)
03 8,000 Self Propelled Type-C
(Cylindrical)
04 7,500 Self Propelled Type-C Regular draft
(Cylindrical) LNG Carriers
05 6,000 Non-Propelled Type-C
(By Pusher Tug) (Cylindrical)
06 5,000 Self Propelled Type-C
(Cylindrical)
07 5,000 Self Propelled Membrane Type
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30,000 m³ Self Propelled LNG Vessel

™ 3X10,000m3 Type-C LNG tank Particular Value Unit

™ 2X3000 kW Prop. thrusters, DF
Length O.A 175.15 m
engine driven
™ 12.0 knots speed at max. draft Breadth mld 28.60 m
Depth (to main deck) 23.70 m
Maxm Draft 7.50 m
DWT @ Max Draft 15,000 tonnes
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7,500 m³ Self Propelled Ice Class (1B) LNG Vessel

™ 2X3,750m3 Type-C LNG tank Particular Value Unit

™ 2X2000 kW DE Propulsion Length O.A 120.00 m
™ 13.0 knots speed at max. draft
Breadth mld 20. 00 m
Depth (to main deck) 10.00 m
Maxm Draft 6.70 m
DWT @ Max Draft 6,100 tonnes
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7,500 m³ LNG Shuttle/Bunker Barge (Self-Propelled)

Particular Value Unit
Length O.A 82.8 m
Breadth mld 25.00 m
Depth mld 7.00 m
Maxm Draft 4.00 m
DWT @ Max Draft 6,000 tonnes
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6,000 m³ LNG Shuttle/Bunker Barge (Non-Propelled)

Particular Value Unit
Length O.A 67.4 m
Breadth mld 25.2 m
Depth mld 7.00 m
Maxm Draft 4.5 m
DWT @ Max Draft 6,000 tonnes

Powered by
Articulated Tug
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5,000 m³ Self Propelled LNG Vessel

Particular Value Unit
Length O.A 109.85 m
Breadth Mld 17.90 m
Depth Mld 10.00 m
Maxm Draft 4.70 m
DWT @ Max Draft 3,100 tonnes
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5,000 m³ Self-Propelled LNG Vessel

(with Membrane Tank) Particular Value Unit
Length O.A 114.85 m
Breadth Mld 18.50 m
Depth Mld 10.00 m
Maxm Draft 4.70 m
DWT @ Max Draft 3,100 tonnes
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LNG Transportation In Shallow Water Regions

1. Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines, are now considering numerous

small-scale LNG projects for the development of their remote regions.
2. The Fly River of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the main channel of LNG
transportation to the coastal area for export.

But the water depth of these locations are very shallow and leads them to
consider-

1. Either a traditional small scale LNG carrier half-filled with LNG, or

2. A specialized LNG shuttle vessel of smaller capacity with limited draft to
the up-stream destinations.
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KOMtech Small-Scale LNG Carriers for Shallow Water Region

Sl. LNG Carrier Propulsion LNG Remarks

No. Capacity (m³) System Containment
System

01 12,000 Self Propelled Type-C

(Cylindrical)
Shallow draft
02 12,000 Non-Propelled Type-C
(By Pusher Tug) (Cylindrical)
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12,000 m³ Self-Propelled LNG Barge Particular Value Unit

for Shallow Water Region Length O.A 120.0 m
Breadth mld 28.00 m
Depth mld 6.60 m
Maxm Draft 3.5 m
DWT @ Max Draft 6,000 tonnes
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12,000 m³ Non-Propelled LNG Barge Particular Value Unit

for Shallow Water Region Length O.A 119.6 m
Breadth mld 28.50 m
Depth mld 6.60 m
Maxm Draft 3.5 m
DW @ Max Draft 6,500 tonnes

Powered by
Articulated Tug
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65T BP Articulated Pusher Tug

Particular Value Unit
Length O.A 33.90 m
Breadth mld 12.00 m
Elevated wheel house Depth mld 5.00 m
for save navigation Maxm Draft 3.50 m
during transit
Gross Tonnage Below 500

Articulated system provides better

coupling compared to a towing
vessel, allows better transit speed
and safer navigation.
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Differentiators Of KOMtech Small-Scale LNG Transportation Solution

™ Lower design draft allows these vessels to transit

through remote shallow draft waterways.

™ Comfortable manoeuvring and berthing without

tug assistance.

™ The purpose built upper wheel house facilitates

safe navigation during transit without the help of
any secondary means, like, CCTV.

™ Tug barge combination has an advantage of

multiple unit operation as shuttle services between
two jetties of shorter distances
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CONCLUSION

™ Small-scale LNG transportation is a great support for the

development of regions nearer the water ways and
difficult to reach by other means of transport system.

™ It’s a low cost transport solution and can carry much

larger volume compared to any other means.

Lower draft and good manoeuvrability of these vessels make

them possible to transit through shallow water river contour
and coastal areas comfortably where conventional LNG
carrier cannot navigate.
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