Brittany Ferries and Repsol extend LNG delivery agreement
Published by Will Owen,
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LNG Industry,
Brittany Ferries and Repsol have extended their agreement for the delivery of LNG for long-haul Spanish routes
Under the agreement, Repsol will supply LNG to Brittany Ferries’ operations in Spain. Furthermore, the energy company has agreed to build two LNG bunker terminals at the ports of Bilbao and Santander, where Brittany Ferries conducts its Spanish operations. Each terminal will include an intermediate storage tank of 1000 m3 to guarantee an uninterrupted supply.
Repsol will supply LNG bunker fuel to Brittany Ferries’ Salamanca and Santoña during the ships’ regular visits on routes linking Portsmouth, UK and northern Spain, beginning in 2022.
“LNG offers significant environmental advantages over traditional marine fuels, and we’re extremely pleased to work with Repsol on LNG fuelling operations for our future ferries in Spain. Salamanca and Santoña will be our second and third LNG-powered vessels, and the first to operate to and from northern Spain. Repsol’s expertise in the field of LNG refuelling and environmentally friendly fuels, as well as its ability to deliver to us makes them a trusted partner. These new terminals will allow regular, flexible and reliable deliveries during the calls of Salamanca and Santoña in our Spanish ports,” said Frédéric Pouget, Fleet and Operations Manager Brittany Ferries.
Repsol’s Wholesale & Gas Trading Director, Laura Rejón Pérez said: “As energy leaders, Repsol has added LNG to its extensive portfolio of marine fuels. We consider natural gas as a key fuel in energy transition, and this agreement reflects our commitment to provide clean and affordable energy. The LNG bunker terminals in Bilbao and Santander will provide security of supply and flexibility. This project reflects Repsol’s commitment to providing solutions to our clients.”
Salamanca and Santoña will follow in the wake of Honfleur (currently under construction in Germany and due to enter service early 2020) as the second and third LNG-powered ships in Brittany Ferries’ fleet.
Read the article online at: https://www.lngindustry.com/liquid-natural-gas/30072019/brittany-ferries-and-repsol-extend-lng-delivery-agreement/
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