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McDermott Selects BMT For Marine Monitoring System

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Kate Rainford

Kate is our Junior Writer at Tank Storage Magazine

BMT has been selected by McDermott to deliver a state-of-the-art Integrated Marine Monitoring System (IMMS) for the Woodfibre LNG facility in Squamish, British Columbia.

Woodfibre LNG is poised to become the world’s first net zero LNG export facility, utilising British Columbia’s renewable hydropower and cutting-edge emission reduction technologies to set new industry benchmarks for environmental sustainability.

The Woodfibre LNG facility, located on the historical site of the former Woodfibre pulp mill, will produce 2.1 million tonnes of LNG annually for international markets. Its innovative use of electric compressors, powered by renewable hydroelectricity, is expected to result in a carbon intensity of just 0.04 tonnes of CO2e per tonne of LNG – well below the regulatory benchmark of 0.16 tCO2e/tLNG. Hard-to-abate emissions will be offset through nature-based carbon credits, ensuring net zero emissions throughout both construction and operational phases.

Woodfibre LNG is being developed with the full participation and oversight of the Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), who are both partners and regulators of the project, ensuring that the site is developed in alignment with indigenous cultural and environmental values.

BMT’s IMMS will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient marine operations of the facility. The system, designed with reliability, safety, and user-friendliness in mind, will provide real-time monitoring across several key areas:

  • Meteorological Monitoring:Wind speed and direction, air temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, and lightning detection.
  • Oceanographic Monitoring:Current speed and direction, wave measurements, salinity, water temperature, and tidal elevations.
  • Operational Data:Real-time docking aid system, hull stress monitoring, draft measurements, and void space monitoring.

The system is based on BMT’s proven offshore design library, incorporating lessons learned from previous successful deployments worldwide. Its robust design ensures durability in marine environments and minimises maintenance requirements.

Allen Ooi, principal I&C engineer, low carbon solutions at McDermott says: ‘Woodfibre LNG represents a new benchmark for sustainable energy infrastructure, and we’re proud to partner with BMT to enhance the project’s marine safety and environmental monitoring. BMT’s proven technology and local expertise will be critical to ensuring reliable marine operations in one of Canada’s most unique coastal environments.’

Adam Kiecke, programme director at BMT adds: ‘BMT is proud to support McDermott and the broader Woodfibre LNG team in delivering a truly pioneering project for North America’s energy future.’

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