Tahir Faruqui, General Manager, Shell Global Downstream LNG, said: “We are excited to add another tanker customer to the growing number of organisations adopting LNG – the most affordable alternative to traditional marine fuels available today.
“We have now safely completed more than 100 ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operations to meet the growing customer demand for cleaner-burning fuel.”
Idar Hillersøy, President, Teekay Offshore Logistics, added: “With our latest generation of shuttle tankers commencing operations, we are very pleased to have signed our first ever LNG supply contract. Having secured Shell as a strategic partner provides us with a reliable and safe long-term LNG fuelling solution. The sophisticated LNG powered E-Shuttle Tanker reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 50%, making them the most environmentally friendly shuttle tankers ever built.”