EuropeResearch and Development

GTT gets approvals for its new LNG containment system

By LNG Prime Staff
GTT gets approvals for its new LNG containment system
Philippe Berterottière (Image: Mirza Duran)

French LNG containment giant GTT has secured approvals from two classification societies for its Next1 LNG cargo containment system.

GTT has obtained a design approval (DA) from Bureau Veritas and a general approval for ship application (GASA) from Lloyd’s Register for the LNG cargo containment system.

These two approvals, officially granted at the Posidonia maritime show in Athens, mark a “major milestone” for GTT Next1 technology, the Paris-based firm said in a statement.

Through them, BV and LR confirm that the technology complies with all applicable rules and regulations, including the International Maritime Organization’s international gas carrier code, GTT said.

With these two approvals, the technology is now ready for commercial deployment.

Image: GTT

GTT’s new technology aims to offer a thermal level of performance equivalent to that of Mark III Flex+ technology while using two metallic barriers.

The use of prefabricated reinforced polyurethane foam panels to support the two membranes provides the best compromise between thermal and mechanical performance, according to GTT.

Also, the secondary barrier is made of Invar, and the design of the first barrier is based on the existing corrugated stainless steel concept, similar to that of the Mark technologies.

By activating these design levers, it is possible to deliver significant performance improvements, while using proven materials and components, GTT claims.

Philippe Berterottière, chairman and CEO of GTT, said the approvals for the Next1 LNG cargo containment system “demonstrate our unwavering commitment to innovation and technological excellence.”

“We are proud to present this cutting-edge solution, which combines the best of our proven technologies with new advancements, ensuring optimal performance and improved reliability for the transportation of liquefied natural gas,” he said.

GTT received orders for 73 LNG carriers and one FLNG in 2023, following record 162 orders for LNG carriers in 2022 and 68 orders in 2021.

During the first quarter of this year, GTT booked orders for 25 LNG carriers and four very large ethane carriers.

Most Popular

LNG Terminals

Equinor takes first LNG cargo from Cheniere

Norwegian energy firm Equinor has taken delivery of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo under long-term supply agreements with US LNG exporting giant Cheniere.
Contracts and Tenders

Brunei LNG seals long-term SPA with Japan’s Japex

LNG producer Brunei LNG has signed a long-term LNG sales and purchase agreement with Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (Japex).
Corporate

Venture Global secures $3 billion credit facility

A unit of US LNG exporter Venture Global has entered into a new $3 billion 364-day revolving credit facility to fund growth.

More News Like This

LNG as Fuel

Huangpu Wenchong gets LR OK for LNG bunkering vessel design

China's Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured approval in principle from classification society Lloyd's Register for a new 12,500-cbm LNG bunkering vessel design.
Vessels

Yangzijiang delivers its first LNG carrier

Chinese private shipyard Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has delivered its first 175,000-cbm liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, Yangze LNG 01.
Contracts and Tenders

LR nets Gabon FSU conversion contract

Classification society Lloyd’s Register has secured a contract from Dutch services company Dixstone, a unit of London-based oil and gas firm Perenco, to deliver classification and technical assurance for the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating storage unit (FSU) for the Gabon project.
Vessels

GTT expects 550 LNG carrier orders by 2035

French LNG containment giant GTT expects approximately 550 orders for large LNG carriers over the next ten years, according to chief executive Francois Michel.