Hanwa Ocean LNG carrier series adopts revised BOG system

Hanwha Ocean has placed an order covering 14 boil-off gas compressors for seven 174,000-m³ LNG carriers from Burckhardt Compression.

Burckhardt Compression said the contract covers a new series of LNG carriers and represents the first commercial deployment of its high-pressure boil-off gas compressor generation.

The equipment was developed to meet the requirements of what it described as next-generation LNG carriers.

Hanwha Ocean’s latest vessel platform combines GTT’s NO96 Super+ cargo containment system with Everllence’s upgraded ME-GI propulsion system operating at 330-bar gas injection pressure.

Burckhardt Compression said this arrangement results in lower boil-off gas rates and improved energy consumption, while addressing stricter emissions and methane slip requirements.

Burckhardt Compression president systems division Andreas Brautsch said, “Winning this milestone project demonstrates our technological leadership in high-pressure ME-GI applications.”

Mr Brautsch added, “This compressor sets a new performance benchmark in BOG management and reinforces our role as a key technology partner for next-generation LNG carriers.”