ABS sees potential for nuclear-powered LNG carriers
Sep 18, 2024 · The report notes that large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier vessels are increasing in demand as the international LNG trade remains important for global energy security. LNG is stored on board in large cryogenic tanks that maintain natural gas (primarily methane) in a liquid state around -165°C.
The intended scope of this study is to consider and discuss a standard liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier design using nuclear power for propulsion and other primary energy needs. Driven by the current ambiguous regulatory environment, market …
Nuclear versus Natural Gas: An Assessment on the Drivers Influencing ...
Jan 1, 2014 · Japan's subsequent switch to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) demonstrated the utilities’ preference for LNG as the large scale alternative option to nuclear power.
ABS explores potential of nuclear technology on LNG carriers
Oct 31, 2024 · ABS has released its latest report into the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications, with a study of a small modular reactor on a standard LNG carrier.
Nuclear LNG carrier design explored
Nov 1, 2024 · The study shows a nuclear propelled LNG carrier would have specific design features, with reactors placed at the rear of the vessel and batteries forward of the location occupied by fuel tanks on current vessels and a reinforced hull.
ABS explores potential of nuclear-powered LNG carriers
Oct 30, 2024 · US classification society ABS released a study investigating how a small modular reactor could power a standard liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. The transformational impact of a high-temperature, gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) on the design, operation and emissions of a 145,000-cbm LNG carrier design was modeled by ABS and Herbert Engineering ...
ABS Study Concludes Nuclear Power is Suitable for Larger LNG …
Oct 29, 2024 · ABS researched the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications focusing on a small modular reactor on a standard LNG carrier.
Nuclear-Powered LNG Carriers: A Potential Game-Changer for …
Oct 29, 2024 · Google’s Landmark Nuclear Power Deal Echoes in Maritime Industry. The research aims to provide crucial insights into various aspects of nuclear-powered LNG carriers, including heat and energy...
ABS researches nuclear technology for LNG carriers | SWZ
Oct 31, 2024 · ABS has released its latest report into the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications. It involves a study of a small modular reactor on a standard liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.
LNG Carrier With Nuclear Propulsion Offers Faster
Oct 29, 2024 · American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released its latest report into the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications, concluding the technology installed on LNG carrier...