New in gas processing technology

A. Blume, Editor Bunkering ship concept approved Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted approval in principle (AIP) to a 4,000-m3 bunkering ship concept developed by French LNG containment manufacturer GTT. The concept is for a bunker tanker that could deliver LNG as ship fuel, using tanks with a GTT Mark III Flex cargo containment system of up to 2 barg. Combining the membrane containment system with the ability to store LNG at pressures up to 2 barg allow the bunker vessel to have a higher capacity and increased operational flexibility. The pressurized membrane tank concept means that LNG bunker tankers can manage boiloff gas (BOG) better, and increase loa