Peninsula has announced the LNG refueling of the car carrier, Thor Highway, using its LNG bunker vessel, Levante LNG. This operation was conducted for their customer, ‘K’ LINE, in Gibraltar.
The Thor Highway, managed by ‘K’ LINE, is a newly-constructed car carrier that runs on LNG dual-fuel and was delivered this year. This vessel represents ‘K’ LINE’s ongoing dedication to reducing carbon emissions in shipping. The deal was facilitated by Peninsula’s Tokyo office, leveraging their strong local relationship with ‘K’ LINE.
The bunkering operation was performed by Levante LNG, demonstrating Peninsula’s advanced and growing portfolio of low-carbon fuel options. The successful operation also underscores Gibraltar and its Port Authority’s goal of establishing their port as a major LNG bunkering hub in the Mediterranean.
The LNG-powered vessel order book is looking very healthy over the coming years. This further validates our decision to develop LNG bunkering solutions in the early stages of the marine fuel transition.
..Peninsula’s Head of Sustainability and Alternative Fuels, Nacho de Miguel, said.
Due to the ever-growing experience in supplies undertaken by our alternative fuels, physical, and reselling desks, we are constantly increasing our ability to better service our customers. ‘K’ LINE’s trust in Peninsula for supplying the Thor Highway is a testament to our growing presence in the LNG space and our ability to service customers from across the globe.
…Nacho de Miguel added.
To remind, Peninsula obtained an LNG bunkering operator license from the Government of Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Port Authority and deployed Levante LNG to operate in the Strait of Gibraltar and Western Mediterranean ports in October 2023.
Furthermore, in December 2023, Peninsula completed the supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a marine fuel to Singapore-based, Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.’s (EPS), vessel.
