The main objective of the BW Gas initiative is develop an export LNG/LPG solution involving ship to ship transfer of gas in Russian territorial waters. At present it is assumed that a central part of the work will be to develop, verify and validate joint Norwegian – Russian operational guidelines for such operations in Arctic waters.

The project is based on a new transport concept for export of different types of wet gas and condensate. The total export system will include LNG/LPG liquefying plants, offshore export terminal, specially designed vessels with icebreaking capability and an offshore lightering operation to transfer gas/condensate from the dedicated ice breaking gas carriers to large LNG/LPG vessels designed for year around operation in the North Atlantic.

Partners:

Framo Engineering AS supply complete fluid transfer systems such as swivel systems for FPSO’s, topside and subsea pumping systems for both single- and multi-phase fluids as well as transfer systems for LNG offshore loading. The systems include control and drive systems and are installed and serviced worldwide.

DNV is a global provider of services for managing risk. Established in 1864, DNV is an independent foundation with the objective of safeguarding life, property and the environment. DNV comprises 300 offices in 100 countries, with 7,000 employees.

Rolls-Royce Marine has a world leading position in the design, development, supply and support of products and systems for commercial and naval customers worldwide with primary focus on power, propulsion and motion control solutions.

 MARINTEK - the Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute - does research, development and technical consulting in the maritime sector for industry and the public sector. The Institute develops and verifies technological solutions for the shipping and maritime equipment industries and for offshore petroleum production.