The arrival of the first LNG carrier marked a historic moment for the LNG Canada project. This inaugural cargo initiated...
This shell is fabricated entirely from 9% nickel steel material, a high-performance alloy designed to withstand cryogenic temperatures of -162°C.
📍Engineering excellence in action :
• Shell and bottom made from special 9% nickel steel plates assembled with automated welding machines for maximum precision.
• Automated Ultrasonic Testing and advanced non-destructive testing at each stage
• Strict compliance with cryogenic design codes and international standards for LNG containment.
• Seamless coordination between engineering, procurement, and multi-disciplinary construction teams.
📍A structure at the heart of the tank’s performance
The inner tank is the critical barrier ensuring tightness, structural integrity, and long-term durability under extreme conditions. Its construction reflects uncompromising quality and precision engineering.
📢 Next step: validation through hydrostatic and pneumatic testing.
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At Entrepose Contracting, Sébastien Vicens heads the Materials, Welding and Quality Control Department. From tendering through to execution, he supports project teams in their technical choices to ensure the compliance and reliability of installations. His role combines materials expertise, construction preparation and collaboration across disciplines.

Purchasing equipment, arranging inspections, preparing transport and contracting construction work all form part of the same procurement chain at Entrepose Contracting. Caroline Bazin, Projects Procurement Director, explains how her teams meet project requirements through supplier selection, negotiation and the anticipation of supply risks.