GTT receives an order from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for tank design of new LNG Carrier

Posted by Energy Projects & Technology | Dec 19, 2019 | LNG, Marine, Midstream, Offshore Energy, Oil & Gas, Shipbuilding

GTT has received an order from the Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for the tank design of a new LNG Carrier (LNGC¹).

The vessel will offer a capacity of 174,000 m³. GTT will design the tanks, which will be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane containment system, a technology developed by GTT.

It will be built on behalf of an Asian ship-owner whose name remains confidential at this stage. The delivery will take place during the first quarter of 2022.

Philippe Berterottière, Chairman and CEO of GTT declared: “We are delighted with the continued confidence of our long-term partner HSHI with this new order.”

Source: https://www.gtt.fr/