Tag: LNG bunkering

  FC Gas Intelligence has produced a report on the status and the prospects of LNG Bunkering in the Mediterranean area. So far Europe’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering activity has been focused around the north of the continent, Scandinavia and the Baltics. Pilot projects have developed in northern Europe, boosted by strong government support, infrastructure already in place and new environmental regulations, which came into force in January. There could also be huge potential to expand the sector in the Mediterranean for use in tourism and passenger ferries and to tap industrial and domestic gas demand in places which are not connected to gas grids. Whether the region reaches its LNG bunkering potential will depend on how expensive it is to build LNG-fuelled ships, whether the fuel is price competitive with traditional ones and whether the same environmental regulations in the north are applied to the Mediterranean as well. There are currently around 50 LNG-fuelled ships (excluding LNG carriers) in operation worldwide, while another 69 new building-orders are now confirmed, according to DNV GL – a maritime and energy sector advisory firm. They range from passenger ferries to tankers and platform supply vessels. DNV GL said the number of ...

  ABS has updated its guidance on LNG Bunkering in North America to support the transport sector’s increasingly rapid transition to the use of cleaner fuels. The second edition of ABS’ Bunkering of Liquefied Natural Gas-fueled Marine Vessels in North America was released today, offering new market-leading advice to shipowners and operators who may be looking to develop bunkering infrastructure in response to new emissions regulations and showcase their environmental stewardship. “As the demand for LNG-fueled vessels and the supporting infrastructure continues to grow, ABS continues to offer the industries we serve with up-to-date information derived from the latest projects and our intimate knowledge of the evolving regulatory landscape in North America,” said Patrick Janssens, ABS’ Vice President, Global Gas Solutions. “Both the marine and offshore industries are committed to using cleaner fuels, and we are committed to supporting our clients and members with that technical transition.” The first edition of the report was published in March 2014. Major updates in the second edition include important lessons learned from first adopters of LNG-fueled vessels and LNG bunkering projects, a ‘project roadmap’ guide of the associated regulatory, stakeholder and technical issues and an in depth port directory highlighting ongoing projects and ...

Responding to the industry’s need for more guidance on procedures related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering, the US Coast Guard (USCG) has published two new Policy Letters on LNG Bunkering, Personnel Training and Waterfront Facilities. With regard to simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) USCG points to DNV GL’s Recommended Practice for “Development and Operation of LNG Bunkering Facilities” for guidance. Since US ports do not have LNG liquefaction and storage facilities yet, ships will have to rely on small-scale bunkering for the time being. This practice harbors certain risks that had not been addressed by US legislation until now, but are covered in DNV GL’s Recommended Practice RP-0006: 2014-01 on the Development and Operation of LNG bunkering. In 2013, DNV GL developed the Recommended Practice to help facilitate the development of an international LNG infrastructure while waiting for the final release of the ISO 18683 workgroup document on systems and installations for supply of LNG as fuel to ships. It was released on 15 January 2015 and builds on DNV GL’s RP. USCG’s LNG Expert Ken Smith, General Engineer at the Office of Vessels’ and Facilities’ Operating Standards, recently said: DNV GL is already doing everything the USCG could hope for ...

ESPO has published an interview with the Port of Zeebruggee on its website referring to its investment on LNG bunkering. Also, the port authority outlines the workings of the port, and its importance as a cargo handling facility, particularly automobiles, as well as its growing value as a passenger port. Regarding the new sulphur regulation effective from January 2015, port authority states that  shipping lines are now using different techniques such as low sulphur bunkering fuel and scrubbers and that the Port is also ''ready to offer LNG as bunkering fuel in the future'' ''Last year the European Commission released its energy security strategy, in which it developed a set of short- and long-term measures to ensure a stable and abundant supply of energy for European citizens and the economy. The Port of Zeebrugge fulfils its role as an important gas hub in North Western Europe  at our LNG terminal situated in the outer port  LNG tankers can (un)load LNG at two jetties. Additionally LNG from Norway is arriving in Zeebrugge through a pipeline. Another pipeline is linking the continent with the UK.  The port has been a notable gas hub for over 25 years and is aiming to maintain ...

The Gibraltar government said in an official statement issued last month that LNG bunkering is both safer and cleaner than diesel bunkering. "The bunkering of liquefied natural gas is not only safer than the bunkering of diesel, but is also cleaner. This is the reason why most major international bunkering ports are making the move to liquefied natural gas as the fuel of the future. In this sense, Gibraltar’s choice of a dual-fired power station, and the bunkering of liquefied natural gas, places it amongst the world’s innovators in this field.'', said the government statement. The comments came in response to opposition party the Gibraltar Social Democrats (GSD), which accused the government of planning to commission a LNG handling installation as part of plans for a new power plant without properly addressing safety concerns.  In the outbreak, I was forthright with you propecia before and after has changed my life. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is fabulous to sit.

The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) has released its first edition of the LNG Bunkering  Safety Guidelines. "The objective of the guidelines is to provide the bunkering industry with the best practices in order to ensure that gas-fuelled ships are re-fuelled with high levels of safety, integrity and reliability," said SGMF. The LNG Bunkering – Safety Guidelines include chapters on LNG Hazards (Leaks, Cryogenic, LNG Fire and Explosion), Safety Systems (Roles, People in Charge, Communications and Emergency Systems), Bunkering Procedures (Before, During and After) and Specific Safety Guidance for Ship to Ship, Shore to Ship and Truck to Ship Bunkering. The working group responsible for the Guidelines consisted of employees from SGMF members including the Swedish Maritime Authority, Shell, MOL Group, Lloyd’s Register, DNV GL, Norwegian Maritime Authority, Alkane Marine and IAPH. Mark Bell, General Manager at SGMF, said that this was a critical time for the industry to have reliable guidelines that everyone can follow but also now build upon with experience of operations. For more information please visit SGMF website. Source: SGMFIn the starting, I was explicit with you propecia before and after has changed my existence. It has become much more fun, and now I have ...

Harvey Gulf made maritime history in North America by being not only the first owner/operator of a dual fuel offshore support vessel to bunker LNG as a marine fuel but to also successfully complete the first truck to vessel transfer of LNG and to power the M/V Harvey Energy on LNG. The Harvey Energy built at GCSG in Gulfport, MS is based on the Vard Marine 1 311 design and is 310x64x24.5ft powered by 3 Wartsila 6L34DF dual fuel gensets providing 7.5MW of power fueled by Wartsila’s LNGPac system. The Harvey Energy is US Flagged Subchapter I and L, SOLAS compliant and is classed by the ABS as +A1, OSV, +AMS, +DPS-2, +ACCU, UWILD, FFV-1, ENVIRO+, GP, GFS (Dual Fuel Diesel) E. With 5,150 tons of deadweight, the vessel is capable of carrying 253,000 USG of Fuel Oil, 18, 000 Bbls of Liquid Mud, 1,600 Bbls of Methanol, 10, 250ft3 of Dry Cement and 78,000 USG of LNG fuel. This historic bunkering took place at a shore-based terminal owned by a subsidiary of Martin Midstream Partners L.P. in Pascagoula, MS. Participating in the activities alongside the crew of the Harvey Energy was the U.S. Coast Guard, the ABS, Wartsila, Martin Energy ...

Natural gas supply and trading company LITGAS, part of Lietuvos Energija energy company group, plans to enter a new field of activity – small scale LNG supply and bunkering.  Currently LITGAS together with Statoil are analyzing cooperation opportunities and plan to agree on the form of cooperation within the second quarter this year. “The Klaipeda LNG terminal is the only LNG terminal of such size in the Baltic Sea capable to reload LNG to smaller LNG bunkering vessels, such as bunkering ferries, containerships and other LNG propelled vessels, as well as to supply gas to industrial customers in smaller quantities. As new regulations for sulphur emissions came in to force, ship owners are increasingly looking to LNG as a cleaner fuel. The Klaipeda LNG terminal is closer to our potential clients than other terminals with similar capabilities. We have a competitive advantage from that perspective”, says Dominykas Tuckus, CEO of LITGAS. According to Mr. Tuckus, company already started discussions with potential clients and is seeking to conclude preliminary agreements. The demand for LNG in the Baltic region is increasing and both companies believe that this market will be interesting in the future. Having already put in place a value chain ...

Pilot Project to promote the use of LNG fuel The EU's TEN-T Programme will co-finance with over €1 million a pilot construction of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank and bunker at the Port of Hirtshals in Denmark. If the pilot is successful, a larger LNG bunker will be developed to supply both marine and road transport with cleaner and cheaper fuel. European Regulations require the shipping sector to reduce marine sulphur emissions in the North Sea to 0.1% as of January 2015. One of the ways for the sector to reach this goal is to use cleaner fuels, such as LNG. The TEN-T programme puts forward the obligation to provide publicly accessible LNG refuelling facilities in all core European ports by 2030. As the first such initiative in Denmark and one of the first in Europe, this project will develop a 200 tonne/500 m3 pilot LNG storage tank and bunkering facility, with the perspective to develop it into a larger one of 3000-5000 m3. The new facilities will provide LNG for ships both within and outside the EU, as well as regional consumers including road transport. The project's outcomes are expected to serve as best practice to other ...

ECA standards have come into force on January 1, 2015 and according to the UK Transport Select Committee, this will trigger an 87% rise in annual fuel bills for the shipping industry. LNG, seen as one of the most economical and environmentally viable fuels,  offers the most plausible solution to this. However, industry experts are indicating that the main stream shipping industry is not ready to adopt LNG as a fuel, and that a knowledge build-up of at least 10 to 15 years is needed.  As transitions before it, LNG bunkering will require time and careful planning to come into fruition.  Join the upcoming 3rd Annual LNG Bunkering Summit where LNG pioneers from ports, ship operators, suppliers, producers and technology providers will gather to discuss the obstacles facing both the shipping and port communities, exploring developments in conversion and new builds along with the physical bunkering infrastructure required to power LNG fueled ships For more information on the speakers, sessions and networking opportunities, view the final agenda here You can register now by visiting the website    In the origin, I was frank with you propecia before and after has changed my essence. It has become much more fun, and now ...