Corvus Energy to power two Statoil-chartered hybrid vessels

Corvus Energy announced that it will supply lithium ion based energy storage systems (ESS) for two platform supply vessels (PSVs) chartered by Statoil and being retrofitted with hybrid power systems.

In particular, the Orca Energy ESS from Corvus will supply electrical power to each PSVs propulsion system electrical network to lower cost operations. The two Havila-owned vessels are part of a larger group of PSVs that were awarded long-term charter contracts by Statoil, under the condition that they convert to hybrid power operations using batteries.

The 94m Havila Foresight and the 93m Havila Charisma will each be fitted with a 1000kWh Orca Energy ESS from Corvus, supported in part by the NOx fund.

The hybridization of these two vessels is part of Statoil’s ambition to reduce emissions from their logistics activities, as it has mandated that all new charters shall utilize energy storage systems during all aspects of the PSV’s operation, particularly during dynamic positioning and harbour operations, where fuel consumption and emissions will be significantly reduced.

Further, the ESS is expected to increase safety through provision of spinning reserve for improved response time, as well as increased redundancy.

    “Corvus is proud to be part of Statoil’s commitment to the environment and their goal of becoming a leader in cleaner oil & gas production as they leverage renewable energy technologies such as the Orca ESS”, says Roger Rosvold, Sales Manager of Corvus Energy.