Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Launches New Concept Combined Facility for 'Power + Natural Gas' Supply

[Asia Economy Reporter Park So-yeon] Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) announced on the 26th that it has obtained basic certification from the American ABS classification society for a floating power generation facility LNG cargo tank management system, a hybrid energy supply facility capable of simultaneously supplying electricity and natural gas, the first of its kind in the industry.

The hybrid energy supply facility developed by DSME this time is a new-concept hybrid plant that can produce up to 200 MW of electricity and store about 22,000 cubic meters of natural gas on a floating structure measuring 161 meters in length, 60 meters in width, and 33 meters in height, and supply it directly to the shore.

Compared to conventional power plants built on land, the floating power generation facility has the advantage of a shorter construction period and minimizing the need for land acquisition and large-scale civil engineering works, thereby reducing costs. In particular, unlike existing coal-fired power plants on land, this facility uses LNG as fuel, making it an eco-friendly power plant that protects the ecosystem.

Moreover, DSME's world-class LNG technology has been integrated into this facility. It is expected to be in demand mainly in developing countries with insufficient energy supply infrastructure or where large-scale power generation facilities are difficult to install, as well as in advanced countries requiring eco-friendly energy supply facilities. It is also anticipated to be helpful in places where energy supply is concentrated during specific periods such as the Olympics or international expos.

A DSME official said, "We expect this to become a model case for hybrid energy supply facilities using eco-friendly fuels," adding, "The company will continue to create new demand through ongoing research and development and satisfy the diverse needs of customers."

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