Valmet receives an automation order for two cable-laying vessels powered by methanol for Jan De Nul in China

Valmet Oyj trade press release, February 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EET

Valmet has received an order for a marine methanol fuel automation control system for two cable-laying vessels from a value-added reseller (VAR) partner China Merchants Industry Digital Technology Co., Ltd. The vessels will be built in the China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) shipyard for Jan De Nul, a company providing engineering solutions in maritime and offshore energy infrastructure and construction projects.

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

“Valmet has experience in green fuel supply system control. Their technical expertise can add value to our operations,” says Philippe Hermans, Manager Vessel Construction, Jan De Nul.

“Valmet DNA has strong processing capability and reliability, which can meet the high safety standard of Jan De Nul. I am confident the investment will support Jan De Nul in leading a green and low-carbon operating model in the subsea cable business,” says Gavin Wang, Marine Sales Manager, Automation Systems, Valmet.

Valmet has extensive automation expertise in green fuel powered ships for both new building and retrofit projects, with a global service network and lifecycle approach. Valmet was also the automation supplier for the first global methanol project for Stena Line back in 2014.

Technical information about the delivery

The delivery includes the application of methanol control system and methanol safety system with a total of 1000 I/O, four communication ports, and remote access, among which the methanol safety system meets SIL2 requirements.

About the customer Jan De Nul

Jan De Nul shapes water, land and energy around the world, addressing some of the most important challenges of our time. The company engineers solutions that future-proof the world, focusing on Offshore Energy, Dredging Solutions, Construction Projects, and Planet Redevelopment.

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For further information, please contact:
Gavin Wang, Sales Manager, EPS Sales, Automation Systems business line, Valmet, tel. +86 136 1601 6805

Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries. We are a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With our automation and flow control solutions, we serve an even broader base of process industries. Our more than 19,000 professionals worldwide work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.

The company has over 225 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement, sustainability, and renewal. Valmet’s net sales in 2024 were approximately EUR 5.4 billion.

Valmet’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki, and the head office is in Espoo, Finland.

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