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FEATURE | SEA-LNG: LNG as bunker fuel ‘misunderstood’, methane slip issue ‘completely overplayed’ Steve Esau clarifies all other alternative marine fuels have worse well-to-wake emissions when compared to LNG on an even playing field. https://lnkd.in/gYRDyAjw #bunkers #bunkering #maritime #shipping #marinefuel #marinefuels #bunkerindustry #bunkerfuel #imo2030 #imo2050 #sustainable #decarbonisation #decarbonization #marine #emissions #zeroemission #zeroemissions #alternativefuel #alternativefuels #maritimenews #maritimeindustry #maritimetransport #maritimesector  #maritimeservices #shippingnews #shippingindustry #shipsandshipping #shippingworldwide  #singapore #singaporenews #maritimesg #lng #lngindustry #lngshipping #lngbunkering

As a viable low carbon bunker fuel, LNG is clearly leading the way. There is a strong, and growing, pipeline of LNG fueled newbuilds, requiring an estimated 30m tons of LNG bunkering per year by 2040. The US needs the infrastructure to supply these vessels. This is not a ‘nice to have,’ this is a strategic imperative. The global shipping fleet is changing and we must be leader this transition. https://lnkd.in/gt9bZubc 

Already established LNG bunkering standards in the US could help fast-track the bunkering of liquid hydriogen as marine fuel. https://lnkd.in/gXF-gZC5 #bunkerfuel #shipping #hydrogen

#LNG propulsion has re-asserted itself as carriers’ principal short-to-medium term choice on the path to #decarbonisation. Total containership orderbook is now divided 41% – 31% – 28% between LNG, conventional, and methanol propulsion, according to Alphaliner data Greenture Snam https://lnkd.in/dDdc8BQj

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carriers At about the same time as the development of fully refrigerated LPG carriers was taking place, naval architects were facing their most demanding gas carrier challenge. This was the transport of LNG. Natural gas, another clean, non-toxic fuel, is now the third most important energy source in the world, after oil and coal, but is often produced far from the centres of consumption. Because a gas in its liquefied form occupies much less space, and because of the critical temperature of liquefied methane, the ocean transport of LNG only makes sense from a commercial viewpoint, if it is carried in a liquefied state at atmospheric pressure; as such, it represents a greater engineering challenge than shipping LPG, mainly because it has to be carried at a much lower temperature; its boiling point being –162°C. The pioneering cargo of LNG was carried across the Atlantic Ocean in 1958 and by 1964 the first purpose-built LNG carriers were in service under a long-term gas purchase agreement. LNG containment system technology has developed considerably since those early days: now about one-half of the LNG carriers in service are fitted with independent cargo tanks and one-half with membrane tanks. The majority of LNG carriers are between 125,000 and 135,000 m3 in capacity. In the modern fleet of LNG carriers, there is an interesting exception concerning ship size.  This is the introduction of several smaller ships of between 18,000 and 19,000 m3 having been built in 1994 and later to service the needs of importers of smaller volumes. Source: LIQUEFIED GAS HANDLING PRINCIPLES ON SHIPS AND IN TERMINALS SIGTTO #LNG #LPG #carriers #naturalgas #ship #marine #tanks #storage #handling #marineoperation #hazards #terminal #safety #mooring #cargo

The maritime LNG sector is charting an impressive course toward sustainable growth, fueled by the industry's commitment to cleaner energy solutions. With the rapid expansion of LNG-fueled vessels, the deployment of bunkering barges is surging to meet rising demand, ensuring efficient and seamless fueling operations worldwide. This momentum not only reflects the industry's adaptability but also underscores its dedication to reducing emissions and driving innovation. The future of maritime LNG is bright, offering transformative opportunities for sustainable growth and global leadership in green energy. #Maritime #LNG #Bunkering #Reliability In Stirling Cryogenics our team is working on the deployment of the broadest range of Boil-off recovery, from H2, LNG, CO2, Ammonia to Multi-Cargo systems. #Boiloff

The maritime industry is witnessing a significant shift towards cleaner fuels, and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is leading the charge. According to DNV's latest data, LNG has solidified its position as the future bunker fuel of choice, with a notable increase in orders for LNG-capable vessels. In October alone, 66 out of 97 alternative fuel orders were for LNG-capable tonnage, primarily from the container sector. LNG's lower carbon content and reduced NOx and SOx emissions make it an attractive option for shipowners aiming to decrease their environmental footprint. With 609 LNG-fuelled ships currently in operation and another 565 on order, the maritime industry is gearing up for a significant infrastructure investment to accommodate LNG fueling systems. This shift aligns with the IMO's goals for a more sustainable shipping industry and presents new trade opportunities for regions with established LNG production facilities. As we look to the future, LNG is set to play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable shipping practices. #AlternativeFuels #LNG #Methanol #Ammonia #Decarbonization #MaritimeIndustry #SustainablePractices #GreenhouseGasEmissions #RenewableEnergy #BunkeringInfrastructure #FuelProduction #RegulatoryPackage #Fitfor55 #RenewableNaturalGas #RNG #ShippingIndustry #MarineFuels #AlternativeFuelMarket #SafetyofSeafarers #UpskillingandTraining Read more on NeonHorizon🔗 https://lnkd.in/dNprBerV

The maritime industry is witnessing a substantial shift towards alternative fuels with liquefied natural gas (LNG) leading the way as a fuel source, with LNG-powered vessels now comprising over 2% of the global shipping fleet, according to industry coalition SEA-LNG. This percentage is set to increase to 4% by vessel numbers or 6% by deadweight tonnage (DWT) when considering current order books. The growth in LNG-fueled vessels has been remarkable, rising from just 21 ships in 2010 to 590 in operation globally today. With an additional 564 vessels on order, the total number of LNG-powered vessels is projected to reach 1,154 by the end of 2028. When including LNG carriers, over 2,000 of the world’s 60,000 largest vessels are now LNG-powered. “LNG is the only practical and realistic alternative fuel pathway available today – even for those shipowners that may also be considering other such pathways,” said Peter Keller, Chairman of SEA-LNG. He added that the LNG pathway, which includes the use of liquefied biomethane and eventually hydrogen-based e-methane, “currently provides the only viable option to making progress towards 2050, starting with immediate carbon reductions, now.” More details below. #LNG #maritime #alternativefuels

📍#LNGAsFuel📍 ✅ As part of its commitment to building a ‘future-ready’ fleet 🎯, the UK-based shipowner and provider of marine engineering services James Fisher and Sons plc has placed an order for four 4️⃣ LNG dual-fuel tankers at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng 🏗. ✅ The steel cutting took place in November 2024, with the handover of the first tanker anticipated for the end of 2025 🎊. ✅ Owing to their LNG/dual-fuel propulsion capability 🔥, the vessels are projected to achieve minimal operational carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions 📉 and associated environmental impact in the long run. 📌 Source : Offshore Energy #lng #lngindustry #lngshipping #lngbunkering #gtt #mossdesign #naturalgas #shipping

📍#LNGAsFuel📍 ✅ LNG as shipping’s preeminent alternative fuel continues to make waves, both in terms of newbuild contracts as well as from its fierce opponents. ✅ SEA-LNG has announced this week that active LNG-fuelled vessels now account for more than 2% of the global shipping fleet. Once the orderbook is taken into account, this number increases to 4% by vessel numbers or 6% by deadweight tonnage (dwt). ✅ Numbers have grown from 21 LNG-fuelled vessels in operation in 2010, many of them smaller ships operating regionally, to 590 in operation globally today, including the world’s largest container ships twice the size of any operating in 2010. ✅ With a further 564 on order, the total number of LNG-powered vessels in operation by the end of 2028 will be 1,154. Added to these are 772 LNG carriers in operation, with a further 341 on order at the end of 2023. ✅ This means that over 2,000 of the world’s 60,000 largest vessels are LNG-powered. In addition, according to DNV, LNG dual-fuel vessels make up one-third of the newbuild order book. If dwt is used, the LNG-powered fleet in operation and on order of 142.5m dwt represents 6% of the world’s total 2.22bn dwt. 📌 Source : Splash247 #lng #lngindustry #lngshipping #lngbunkering #gtt #mossdesign #naturalgas #shipping