LNG as fuel news

Pacific International Lines has completed its first simultaneous cargo and LNG bunkering operation.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. and Matson, Inc. have marked a milestone in the construction of the first of three new dual-fuel Aloha Class containerships to be delivered to Matson in 2027 and 2028.

Axpo has completed Spain's first ship-to-ship bio-LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Algeciras in the large container shipping industry.

Haugesund Knutsen has supplied 1875 m3 of bio-LNG to the TUI Cruises’ vessel in the first ship-to-ship biofuel supply operation at the Port of Barcelona.

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Operating and Environmental Standards has released a new policy letter which provides Captains of the Port updated guidelines for the bunkering of vessels using LNG and other alternative marine fuels.

Centrica has secured a minority stake in Gasrec, the UK’s largest dual provider of bio-LNG and bio-CNG to the road transport sector.

Titan Clean Fuels has performed the first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation at the Cruise Port Terminal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

SEA-LNG has published a new report titled ‘The LNG Pathway: Mid-Year Market Review’ – evaluating the state of play for LNG, liquefied biomethane, and e-methane, as well as presenting initial analysis of why LNG dual-fuel engines offer the best returns under the IMO Net-Zero Framework.

HAM Group has opened a new LNG service station in Castejón, Navarra, Spain.

DNV has awarded a general approval for ship application certificate to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd, MISC Berhad, PETRONAS CCS Ventures Sdn. Bhd., and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, for a jointly-developed 62 000 m3 liquid carbon dioxide carrier design.