Gaztransport et technigaz SA (GTT)

Overview

Gaztransport & Technigaz SA, founded in 1963 and with its headquarters in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, France, stands out as a leading technology and engineering firm. The company specializes in providing advanced cryogenic membrane containment systems used for the maritime transportation and storage of liquefied gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its operations span globally, with significant activities in South Korea, China, Russia, and other international markets. The company caters to a wide range of customers including shipyards, ship-owners, terminal operators, gas companies, and classification societies. Through its innovative solutions, Gaztransport & Technigaz SA supports the LNG industry in transitioning towards more sustainable marine fuel alternatives, marking it as a pivotal player in the effort to reduce the shipping industry's environmental footprint.

Products and Services

• Commercial Vessel Tanks and Carrier Solutions

Gaztransport & Technigaz SA provides a variety of containment systems for commercial vessels, including tanks for small to medium-capacity LNG carriers, bunker barges, and vessels. These solutions facilitate the maritime transportation and storage of LNG, playing a critical role in the LNG supply chain.

• Floating Storage and Bunkering Stations

The company also specializes in developing floating structures for LNG storage and bunkering stations. These solutions are designed to provide LNG to merchant vessels that are not themselves LNG carriers, thereby broadening the use of LNG as a marine fuel.

• LNG Fuel Storage Solutions

Focus on promoting LNG as a sustainable marine fuel, Gaztransport & Technigaz SA offers LNG fuel storage solutions and related systems. This facilitates merchant vessels in replacing conventional fuel oils with LNG, significantly reducing their environmental impact.

• Membrane Technology for Bulk Transportation and Storage

The company's membrane technology system is a cornerstone for the bulk transportation and storage of LNG. This technology underscores Gaztransport & Technigaz SA's commitment to innovation in the LNG supply chain.

• LNG Brick

Gaztransport & Technigaz SA's LNG Brick is a compact solution for the storage of gas for propulsion, specifically tailored for ships requiring a minimal quantity of LNG. This product demonstrates the company's flexibility in catering to diverse needs within the maritime industry.

• Consultancy, Engineering, and Support Services

Gaztransport & Technigaz SA extends its expertise through consultancy and engineering study services, construction assistance, emergency response, training, and maintenance support services. These offerings underscore the firm's commitment to comprehensive client support.

• Electrolysers for Green Hydrogen Production

The company is also involved in designing and assembling electrolysers for the production of green hydrogen. This move towards green hydrogen production aligns with global efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources.

• Smart Shipping and Digital Services

With an eye towards the future, Gaztransport & Technigaz SA offers smart shipping services, including digital solutions like in-depth data analytics. These services are aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of maritime operations.