LNG bunker fuels are only transitionary: Will hydrogen take over in the long run?

LNG bunker fuels are gaining traction as a way to reduce emissions “right here and right now” among many members of the shipping community. However, it’s only ever going to be a bridging fuel. In its latest weekly report, Gibson said that “the world is changing rapidly around us. One thing that has significantly changed

CMA CGM and Shell undertake first bio-LNG bunkering operation in Rotterdam

The CMA CGM Group and Shell have carried out their first bio-LNG bunkering trial in Rotterdam. The 1,400 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) Containerships Aurora was bunkered by Shell with an almost 10% blend of low carbon bio-LNG while calling at the European bunker hub. The vessel received around 483 cubic metres (cbm) of LNG, 44

Can combining LNG with steam to produce hydrogen be future of marine fuel?

Current barriers to the uptake of hydrogen as a ship’s fuel include the difficulties and costs of its production, distribution and on board storage. However, by producing hydrogen on board using readily available LNG, the solution could become far more viable and in a much faster time than otherwise. A group that has been working

Ashok Leyland to focus on alternate fuels

Ashok Leyland has announced several initiatives to build a green mobility future and dedicated its testing facility at Hosur to exclusively focus on alternate fuels. In order to enhance its presence in the alternate fuel space, the commercial vehicle maker has planned a slew of products starting with CNG and LNG. Besides, it has also

Elenger’s optimus LNG bunker vessel up and running

Elenger’s 6,000 cbm-capacity LNG bunker vessel, Optimus, has conducted its first refuelling operation – bunkering Tallink’s shuttle ferry, Megastar. As previously reported, Elenger took delivery of the vessel, which was built at Damen Shipyards Yichang, last month. The LNG bunker operation also represented the first refuelling of its kind in Estonia. ‘Ship-to-ship bunkering of LNG

Global Methane Pledge to put more pressure on LNG fuel proponents

Proponents of LNG as shipping’s interim future fuel will face another barrage today with the White House the latest institution to go on the attack. President Joe Biden is to unveil plans today at COP26, the major international climate summit taking place in Glasgow, to limit global methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by