Ningbo implements bonded LNG injection for international ships

The General Office of Ningbo Municipal Government issued the “Measures for the Administration of Bonded LNG Injection Pilot for International Navigation Ships in Ningbo Area of China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone”, according to The People’s Government of Ningbo Municipality’s release.

This is an exploration for Ningbo to implement the “Regulations of China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone”, carry out the pilot work of bonded liquefied natural gas (LNG) injection for international ships, and accelerate the development of injection business, which is of great significance for Ningbo to build an oil and gas resource allocation center with international influence.

It is a pilot operation to provide bonded LNG injection for international ships within the sea area of Ningbo. The administrative measures are applicable to enterprises registered in Beilun District, Ningbo and engaged in the bonded LNG injection business for international ships.

In the specific operation, the Management Committee of Ningbo area will be responsible for the overall coordination of the pilot work, and take the lead in organizing the relevant functional departments such as Ningbo Transportation Bureau, Ningbo Customs, Ningbo Maritime Bureau, and Ningbo Frontier Inspection Station to establish a joint working mechanism for consultation and review of major issues, emergency response, and work safety supervision.

An enterprise applying for the pilot shall submit five written materials to the Management Committee of the Ningbo area of Zhejiang Free Trade Zone: the enterprise application report and the copy of the business license; the leasing contract with a lease term of no less than one year if an enterprise holds relevant certificates for injection ships or leases ships for the injection business; the ownership and security documents of the bonded LNG warehouse, loading and unloading dock and their supporting facilities that meet the requirements of the customs, ecological environment, transportation and other departments, and the relevant qualification documents that meet the requirements of the border inspection for the permission to board foreign ships; a bonded LNG injection business plan that specifies the purchase channels, warehousing logistics, delivery methods, target markets and major customers for the supply of bonded LNG marine fuel; safety guarantee measures, safety and pollution prevention management system documents for LNG injection operation.