A major project is currently underway in Stenungsund. What we are showing here is just a brief overview. The project is complex and comprises many components.

The water-cooled marine diesel engines have been developed to deliver consistent performance during prolonged operation. The low-speed engine offers high reliability, reduced wear and improved manoeuvrability. Seeing – and, above all, hearing – them in operation during the FAT test was impressive, to say the least. I doubt anyone missed the rumble when the V8 started up.

The cooling water tank for the engines has been custom-built by us. We’ll be showing more details of that later on as well. There are a few clever features there, even though from the outside it just looks like… a tank.

The pump is designed to handle salt water, with materials and construction adapted for corrosive environments. This contributes to a long service life and reliable operation even in coastal environments.

And the towers? A substantial structure where design, technology and function must work in harmony. The surface is treated with an intumescent, epoxy-based fire-protection compound designed to protect the steel structure at high temperatures and in the event of fire. This type of fire protection is used, for example, in the oil and gas industry, the petrochemical industry and power generation, where equipment may be exposed to extremely demanding fire scenarios.

The inlet pipes are fitted with filter baskets as the water is taken directly from the sea and needs to be filtered before it enters the system. After all, we don’t want fish in the cannons.

The system is designed to handle severe fire scenarios and protect against the consequences of spills. The aim is to protect structures, vessels and process equipment whilst the fire is being fought, whilst also safeguarding the facility and its personnel.

This is exactly the sort of project we like. Complex conditions, bespoke solutions and a great deal of technology.