Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft informed its liquefied natural gas bunkering vessel, Dmitry Mendeleev has completed sea trials.
The construction of Russia’s first LNG bunkering vessel has entered the final stage, Gazprom Neft said in its statement on Friday.
The company noted that during the sea trials, tests of the main propulsion systems were conducted. The company also verified the functionality of the navigation equipment and control systems as well as maneuverability of the vessel.
In the coming stages, Gazprom Neft informed that the tests of the vessel’s loading, storage and LNG unloading systems will be tested.
The vessel is set to enter Gazprom Neft’s fleet in the second half of 2021.