Worlds First Large Size

LNG Carrier with Electric Propulsion

Built by Chantiers de lAtlantique
Owned by Gaz de France
ABB Delivery:

Electric Propulsion Motors

Variable Speed Propulsion Drives

Propulsion Supply Transformers

Main Switchboards

Propulsion Control System

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New LNG Carrier for Gaz de France
The worlds first large size LNG vessel to be powered by electric propulsion
is being built by Chantiers de lAtlantique of the ALSTOM group for
Gaz de France. This 153,500 m
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any LNG vessel to-date, will be delivered in October, 2005.
This highly advanced and trendsetting vessel will utilize electric
propulsion in combination with dual fuel engines to achieve
extremely efficient, safe and ecological propulsion.
ABB Scope of Supply:

2 x 6.6 kV Medium Voltage Main Switchboards

2 x 6.6 kV Medium Voltage Cargo Switchboards

4 x Three-winding Supply Transformers

2 x 14 MW Medium Speed Synchronous Propulsion Motors

2 x ACS 6000SD Frequency Converters

Propulsion Control System

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Through our global presence, we provide reliable, safe and environmentally-friendly solutions
and qualified services to ship owners and operators, reducing operational costs and ensuring
optimum vessel lifecycle.
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