In the 3rd quarter of 2024, Watts Energy (WE) undertook landmark projects spanning both onshore and marine sectors. These include LPG storage, LNG storage, and LNG fuel storage tanks, widely used in various settings including onshore receiving terminals, container vessels (CV), and pure car and truck carriers (PCTC).
AC-INOX 30,000cbm onshore LPG accumulators
This project consists of 3 LPG accumulators, made of talor-made low-temperature steel plates. With a structural weight exceeding 2,500 tons per unit, these accumulators are the world’s largest type C independent tanks. Designed to store variety of liquefied gases, they represent the highest industry standards for both full-pressure and semi-pressure tank design and manufacturing, offering an innovative solution for the storage and transportation of cryogenic gas.
In October 2024, steel cutting was held in the presence of the owner’s representatives. Upon completion, the tanks will be utilized at the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal (RIPET) in Canada, providing Canadian natural gas producers with a convenient seaborne export route.
LGM 3,000cbm LNG fuel tanks
This project includes 6 LNG fuel tanks for three 210K DWT bulk carriers under construction for the globally renowned shipowner MOL. Each tank has a capacity of 3,000 cbm and is constructed from 9% Ni steel.To date, Watts Energy has won contracts for 20 sets of LNG fuel tanks for bulk carriers at 210K DWT level, establishing itself as one of the industry leaders with the highest delivery performance in this sector.
CMHI 4,000cbm bi-lobe LNG fuel tank
This project involves 5 sets of bi-lobe LNG fuel tanks for 7,600 CEU PCTC to be built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) (CMHI) for a South Korean shipowner. WE is responsible for EPC of the tanks, which will provide clean and efficient power to the vessels’ LNG dual-fuel propulsion system.Compared to cylindrical type C tanks, the bi-lobe design offers more efficient space utilization, reduces slot losses and significantly improves overall operational efficiency. Bi-lobe type C LNG fuel tanks have become an ideal alternative for shipping companies worldwide, offering ease of maintenance, excellent cost-efficiency, and high reliability.
Yangzi Xinfu 13,000cbm type B LNG fuel tank
This project involves 8 type B LNG fuel tanks, each with a capacity of 13,000 cbm, for 16,000 TEU container vessels being built by Yangzi Xinfu Shipyard for MSC, the world’s largest container shipping company. The tanks are fabricated from 9% nickel steel.
The vessels measure approximately 366 meters in length and 51 meters in width, with a designed speed of 22 knots, and a maximum capacity of 16,616 TEU, making them some of the most technologically advanced vessels in the market.
Previously, Watts Energy collaborated closely with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding on the SEASPAN 7,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel powered container vessel projects, successfully delivering world-leading medium-sized LNG-powered container vessels and providing the shipowner with high-quality design and services. This renewed partnership not only underscores Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s trust and recognition of WE but also signifies an upgrade in the collaboration between the two companies.
As a leading solution provider in the energy and offshore special equipment sectors, Watts Energy is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions for all types of vessels and liquid cargoes. Its products are widely applied in a variety of settings, ranging from onshore receiving terminals to offshore vessels, covering LPG/LEG/LNG storage, LNG as fuel, and LCO2 transportation.