New Braemar Houston venture will advise on LNG fueling

Geoff Green, Managing Director of Braemar Engineering (formerly Wavespec) says that a new Houston-based, LNG fueling related venture is "a logical extension" for the marine engineering consultancy.

"We have unparalleled expertise in the use of LNG as fuel in the marine environment and the marine transportation and storage of LNG," says Mr. Green. "Braemar Engineering has been involved in projects which have delivered more than 100 LNG fueled vessels in the last 10 years, and we are one of only a handful of companies with the capability to carry out an LNG fuel supply FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis). This involves a systematic analysis of these complex systems to identify potential design and process failures before they occur and we then use our specialist knowledge to minimise the risk of failure."

The new venture, headed up by Sheila McClain, VP Business Development, will be take Braemar Engineering's experience and skills in dynamic positioning (DP), LNG in the marine environment, and LNG supply to advise on every aspect of the use of LNG as a fuel source in the offshore sector.

Braemar Engineering's shore-based LNG group supports the entire LNG supply chain from natural gas pipeline supply through to pre-treatment and LNG liquefaction; LNG transportation by land or sea; LNG receiving; and regasification ready for end use at the burner tip.  Its project services cover all aspects of the process, from conceptual siting/feasibility studies, code compliance and permitting through to design, front-end engineering and design (FEED), construction oversight, commissioning and right through to start-up.

The new Houston venture will begin focusing on operations in the Gulf of Mexico, but according to Ms McClain, opportunities exist in the offshore sector in other areas around the world. "We believe that Braemar Engineering is the only company offering a full range of LNG fueling services from pipeline to combustion," she explains. "We have developed this project team in response to demands from our customers and look to build a reputation as the 'one stop shop' in LNG as fuel in the maritime industry."

Braemar Engineering has earned a reputation for its expertise in DP Systems, DP Audits, DP FMEAs and DP FMEA Management.