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GE Receives Order for Electric Propulsion Systems For LNG Carriers
General Electric (GE) has announced that it has received an order to have its electric power and propulsion systems installed on two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers being built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI).
The systems use GE's induction motor technology, which the company says increases reliability and fuel efficiency, along with lowering maintenance costs.
“GE has demonstrated a low risk solution to KHI, showing professionalism in the execution plan and a high standard of quality control of their equipment which is the result of extensive experience in the supply of 65 Dual Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE) drive systems with induction technology for LNG carriers over the last decade," said Paul English, marine business leader at GE's power conversion unit.
GE's systems are already being used aboard ships in the U.S., UK, and French navies.
Once completed, the two vessels will transport LNG from Louisiana.
“This order is based on the result of Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ evaluation of GE’s induction motor technology and its extensive track record," said regional manager of Japan and Taiwan Yoichi Yamaki.
Construction is expected to be completed by 2018.
GE was reported to be pushing for the adoption of its system in international navies back in 2012.
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