LNG as fuel news

A new report from Lloyd’s Register highlights both progress and persistent challenges in equipping existing vessels to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Galveston LNG Bunker Port, MAN Energy Solutions, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Sohar Port and Freezone, and Titan Clean Fuels have joined the SEA-LNG board, increasing the depth of industry knowledge at a pivotal time in shipping’s decarbonisation.

Minister Darragh O'Brien has received government approval to proceed with the development of a FSRU to address Ireland’s energy security needs.

Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) has announced Royal Caribbean Group, a vacation industry leader with a global fleet, as the latest member to join the cross-sectoral methane abatement initiative.

HAM Group has inaugurated a new EDUX service station for LNG and CNG in the Monegros Service Area in Spain.

The Department of Energy has announced an order with JAX LNG that removes barriers for the use of LNG as marine fuel to power vessels.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd has financed the construction of the LNG-fuelled car carrier ‘OCEANUS HIGHWAY’ using the framework of the Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance.

Furetank has completed its first bunkering of 200 t of ISCC certified bio-LNG, in collaboration with STX Group and Molgas.

Titan can now offer truck-to-ship bunkering in the Port of Le Havre following the grant of a permanent license.

ABB is set to supply and integrate the largest permanent magnet shaft generator system order for 30 LNG carriers.