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S/F SamueLNG for a Blue Atlantic Arch

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete with results
Geo-spatial type
Infrastructure Node
EU Contribution
€9 862 060
STRIA Roadmaps
Low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT)
Infrastructure (INF)
Transport mode
Waterborne icon
Transport policies
Environmental/Emissions aspects,
Deployment planning/Financing/Market roll-out
Transport sectors
Passenger transport,
Freight transport

Overview

Background & Policy context

S/F SamueLNG for a Blue Atlantic Arch Action is aimed at improving the sustainability of marine traffic by promoting marine LNG as a viable fuel source for small maritime vessels. To do so, the Action is aimed at introducing a LNG distribution network within the Atlantic Arch and is thus a wider benefits MoS Action. 

Objectives

Two objectives were pursued, namely the deployment of a pilot LNG dredger as well as the preparation of the preliminary studies enabling the future deployment of LNG bunkering infrastructure on the Atlantic Arch.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
Inea
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
2015-EU-TM-0307-M

Results

To accomplish this, the Action has:

  • Successfully completed the first LNG retrofit of a dredger vessel: "Samuel de Champlain" to a dual source fuel engine system;
  • Completed studies on LNG bunkering;
  • Completed Environmental Impact studies in the ports of Rouen, Le Havre and Nantes Saint-Nazaire;
  • Trained staff involved in LNG operations.

These activities represent a significant step to the further advancement of LNG as a fuel source, and will enable the second phase of this Global Project, which include the further installation of the mobile LNG shore unit in the Port of Gijon and the bunkering of the floating barge in the Port of Vigo.

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Dragages-Ports
Address
38, boulevard des Belges, 76107 Rouen, France
Partner Organisations
Organisation
Grand Port Maritime Du Havre
Address
Terre Plein de la Barre, BP 1413 LE HAVRE CEDEX, France
Organisation website

Technologies

Technology Theme
Alternative fuels
Technology
LNG refuelling station
Development phase
Validation
Technology Theme
Alternative fuels
Technology
LNG conversion
Development phase
Validation

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