Of the largest and most innovative LNG ships in the world to arrive in Saint John
SAINT JOHN, NB,
"Not only is this the first LNG ship from
"We are very pleased with the delivery of LNG to the Canaport LNG Facility as it illustrates the incredible market reach Qatargas now has," said
"The Canaport LNG Terminal in Saint John is among the very few terminals in the world that can accept a ship of the Q-Max and Q-Flex's size. This marks a new era for our region and for Canaport LNG as a significant player in the global gas industry," says
The Q-Flex is the world's second largest LNG tanker with a capacity that is roughly 55 per cent more than its predecessors and is more environmentally friendly with approximately 40 per cent lower energy requirements and carbon emissions than conventional LNG carriers. The culmination of reserves and efficient modes of transportation helps
Canaport LNG's General Manager, Jorge Ciacciarelli said the arrival of the first Q-Flex is a significant step for the state-of-the-art facility.
"We have more reasons than ever to be thankful to the many people who continue to help us pioneer Canada's first LNG terminal. Saint John,
The arrival of the Q-Flex marks the 10th ship received at Canaport LNG since its commissioning on
Q-Flex Facts - Equipped with an onboard re-liquefaction system it can reliquefy the boil off gas and return the LNG to the cargo tank allowing for almost 100% of the cargo to be transported to customers (traditional steam turbine ships use the boil off gas as fuel). - Propelled by two slow speed diesel engines it is estimated to consume about 40% less energy and it has lower carbon emissions than traditional steam turbines - The Q-Flex can carry 216,000 cubic metres of LNG, or roughly 4.6 bcf equivalent of natural gas, as compared to ships received to date of 138,500 cubic metres (One Q-Flex shipment can fill approximately half of Canaport LNG's storage capacity) - Delivered in 2009 it is 315 metres long, which is 78 metres longer than ships received to date - Although it is large, it is the second largest LNG carrier in the world - the Q-Max is the largest and can carry 266,000 cubic metres of LNG, or roughly 5.7 bcf equivalent of natural gas
About Canaport LNG
Canaport LNG Limited Partnership is a partnership between Fort Reliance and Repsol YPF, S.A. subsidiaries. Canaport LNG is operating as a world-class liquefied natural gas receiving and regassification terminal. Situated in Saint John,
Canaport LNG Technical Details: Capacity: 1.2 Bcf/day Storage Capacity: 9.9 Bcf gas equivalent Ownership Structure: 75% Repsol/25% Irving Oil
About Repsol
Repsol is a fully integrated oil and gas company, operating in over 30 countries. Repsol is one of the ten largest private oil companies in the world and one of the world's largest LNG players. Repsol is the managing general partner in Canaport LNG Limited Partnership, the entity that owns and operates the Canaport LNG facility. Repsol has contracted for 100% of the capacity in the Canaport LNG facility. To learn more about Repsol in
About Fort Reliance
Fort Reliance is the parent company for Irving Oil and various Irving Oil companies, including Canaport Oil, the JV Canaport LNG, and the Irving residential and commercial energy business, among others. To learn more, please visit www.fortreliance.com.
Photos will be available at www.repsolenergy.com and www.canaportlng.com.
For further information: For further information: Mary Usovicz, Repsol, (978) 317-3434, [email protected]; Kristian Rix, Repsol YPF, S.A., +34-91-753-6314, [email protected]; Francisco Garcia Tobar, Canaport LNG Limited Partnership, (506) 638-1311, [email protected]; Andy Carson, Fort Reliance, (506) 202-2754, [email protected]
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