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ADNOC begins hybrid voyage to OSV decarbonisation
Abu Dhabi state-backed vessel owner is piloting energy storage systems on its offshore support vessels
Offshore support vessels built for services in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates could have battery modules on board as part of hybrid propulsion systems.
ADNOC Logistics & Services is cutting emissions from its fleet by trialling hybrid propulsion on crew boats and a platform supply vessel (PSV). It is using biodiesel on other offshore support vessels and intends to order a new landing vessel for delivery in 2026.
ADNOC Logistics & Services senior vice president of offshore logistics Mohamed Al Ali said the first crew boats with hybrid propulsion were introduced mid 2024 as the first of its fleet with energy storage systems.
He said future “newbuilds we are designing should include hybrid propulsion systems”, indicating this is a trend the vessel owner will be following.
“We are converting a PSV to hybrid for completion in early 2026,” said Capt Ali. “We are also fuelling some vessels with biodiesel. We are regularly getting supplies to some of our vessels including PSVs.”
Capt Ali said hybrid conversion projects are “extremely challenging” due to the technical elements involved and the costs, which can be double those of a conventional diesel-mechanical vessel of a similar size.
“Which is why we go with pilot conversions before looking at the whole fleet,” said Capt Ali. However, these investments should be worthwhile, especially for crew boats, which can idle in harbours for two thirds of their operations.
“As crew boats operate for around 30%, during the other 70% they could run on batteries instead of a generator. Therefore, the operational advantages are significant, and investment is worthwhile.”
Capt Ali also said ADNOC Logistics & Services is considering investing in a remotely operated landing craft to supply offshore energy production islands in the UAE. “We have completed the design, and have approval of this design from class.”
He expects a shipyard to be contracted for its construction in Q1 2025 with its delivery following 18 months later.
ADNOC Logistics & Services senior vice president of offshore logistics Mohamed Al Ali provided the keynote address at Riviera’s Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East in Dubai, UAE, 11 December 2024
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