The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel to be based in France has marked another step towards her delivery and operational commencement, following the successful completion of her sea and gas trials.
The new vessel is TotalEnergies Marine Fuels’ second collaboration with shipowner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and shipbuilder, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. TotalEnergies Marine Fuels and MOL signed a long-term charter contract in November 2019 and construction commenced in April...
Gazprom Neft is venturing into LNG Bunkering, says an article on their website Gazprom Neft.
Progress made so farGazprom Neft is always looking for new opportunities for adding value – in existing businesses, and also by moving into related or even completely new markets for us. And we’re already seeing some remarkable results here. For example – as recently as 15 years ago the company has virtually no presence in the marine bunkering or aircraft refueling markets. And, today, we are, already,...
https://mfame.guru/gazprom-neft-ventures-into-lng-bunkering/
According to an article published in LNG Prime, South Korean LNG importing giant Kogas said it has ordered a liquefied natural gas bunkering vessel from compatriot Hyundai Heavy Industries.
Shipbuilding ContractKogas said in a statement its newly established LNG bunkering unit signed the shipbuilding contract with HHI on February 24. The vessel will have a capacity of 7,500 cbm.
In addition, the firm’s unit would receive 15 billion won ($13.3 million) in subsidies from the Ministry of Trade,...
Singapore’s first ship dedicated to LNG bunker operations is now ready to start deliveries.
The FueLNG Befiina “has now become commercially operational in Singapore and is ready to supply LNG as marine fuel,” shipping company K Line said in a statement on its website on Wednesday, reports Ship & Bunker.
The ship will be run under a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Maritime and Shell Eastern Petroleum, and K Line is its technical manager. Container line Hapag Lloyd’s new...
https://mfame.guru/singapores-first-ship-dedicated-to-lng-bunker-ready/
ClassNK releases guidelines for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships, says a press release published on their website.
Guideline outlineClassNK in its publication released its Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships, outlining the additional safety requirements of liquefied gas carriers that supply LNG fuel at sea.
Environmental BenefitThe number of LNG-fueled ships has been increasing in recent years as their CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions have a lower...
https://mfame.guru/classnk-releases-guideline-for-lng-bunkering-ships/
Gas supplier Gasum has expanded its LNG bunker supply operation from the Nordics to Northwest Europe, reports Ship&Bunker.
The contractGasum has signed a deal with Norwegian energy company Equinor to supply LNG bunkers to them in the Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp (ARA) area, the firm said in a statement on its website.
The company will mainly use its barges, the Coralius and the Kairos for the ARA bunker supply.
Working with Equinor“Gasum and Equinor have been co-operating on various projects...
https://mfame.guru/gasum-expands-lng-bunker-supply-operation/
In a joint effort between Oiltanking Amsterdam, Furetank Chartering and Titan LNG, the FlexFueler001 has delivered LNG as fuel to the vessel Ramelia whilst working cargo at the Oiltanking Terminal in Amsterdam.
It is the first time a simultaneous operation (SIMOPS) has taken place with LNG bunkering in the Port of Amsterdam, allowing the Ramelia to unload cargo whilst receiving LNG bunkers.
This important step enables the receiving vessel to have a quicker turnaround in the port as it does not...