Gaz de France and NYK Line confirm to ALSTOM the order for
a second 153,500 m3 LNG tanker

Gaz de France, in partnership with Japanese shipowner NYK
Line, has just confirmed to ALSTOM the order for a 153,500
m3  LNG carrier, for delivery end-2006.

This LNG carrier will be similar to Provalys, the LNG
carrier already ordered by Gaz de France from ALSTOM in
September 2003, which is currently under construction at
Chantiers de l'Atlantique, with delivery due in autumn
2005. Like her sistership, she will have the largest capacity
in the world for this type of vessel and will integrate
innovative technologies such as an electric Diesel-gas
propulsion system and the latest generation of membrane-type
tank insulation.

Meanwhile, Chantiers de lAtlantique continue with the
construction of a 74,000 m3 LNG tanker, Gaz de France energY,
which benefits from the same advanced technologies
and will be delivered end-2004.

This new order confirmation demonstrates the expertise of
ALSTOMs Marine Sector in the LNG carrier market. Over
the last thirty years, ALSTOM has built 16 LNG carriers, all
provided with leading edge technology.

It also underlines the strategy of positioning ALSTOM Marine in
high added value vessels including cruise ships, ferries, naval
vessels, scientific research vessels and mega-yachts.

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