Small Scale LNG

BOC has opened a new dual-fuel LNG refuelling station at Asda Logistic Services’ centre in Avonmouth, near Bristol.

Zhejiang Huaxiang Shipping has ordered a 5-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex50DF dual-fuel engine for a new LNG carrier.

Wärtsilä has introduced the new 46DF engine, emphasising the company’s leading position in dual-fuel engine technology.

Tom Corbett has awarded funding to 25 companies making the switch to natural gas for heavy-duty fleet vehicles.

The APGA has sent a letter of support regarding a trio of bills supporting the use of LNG in vehicles.

Norwegian researchers have developed a new buoyant transfer system that simplifies LNG distribution.

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract by CNOOC to power Asia’s first LNG fuelled tug.

ABS and ABS Group have released an LNG bunkering report that contains guidelines to help owners/operators achieve regulatory approval for projects.

The LNG Blue Corridors project has made significant progress, as the first refuelling points are due to open in April 2014.

According to the ECSA, shipowners’ hopes have been dashed over LNG infrastructures.

Rolande LNG and Titan LNG have signed a strategic partnership to combine LNG sourcing, logistics and infrastructure.

EBDG has obtained approval in principle for the design of an LNG combination bunkering barge.

The Port of Antwerp has published the first procedures to date for LNG bunkering

United European Car Carriers has signed a contract to construct two dual-fuel LNG car and truck carriers.

ESPO has urged the European Parliament and Council to reach an agreement on the Clean Fuel Strategy before EU elections.