Valmet has received an order for a marine methanol fuel automation control system for two cable-laying vessels from a value-added reseller (VAR) partner China Merchants Industry Digital Technology Co., Ltd. The vessels will be built in the China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) shipyard for Jan De Nul, a company providing engineering solutions in maritime and offshore energy infrastructure and construction projects.
The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
“Valmet has experience in green fuel supply system control. Their technical expertise can add value to our operations,” says Philippe Hermans, Manager Vessel Construction, Jan De Nul.
“Valmet DNA has strong processing capability and reliability, which can meet the high safety standard of Jan De Nul. I am confident the investment will support Jan De Nul in leading a green and low-carbon operating model in the subsea cable business,” says Gavin Wang, Marine Sales Manager, Automation Systems, Valmet.
Valmet has extensive automation expertise in green fuel powered ships for both new building and retrofit projects, with a global service network and lifecycle approach. Valmet was also the automation supplier for the first global methanol project for Stena Line back in 2014.
Technical information about the delivery
The delivery includes the application of methanol control system and methanol safety system with a total of 1000 I/O, four communication ports, and remote access, among which the methanol safety system meets SIL2 requirements.
Source: Valmet
