The IAPH says LNG will be a challenge for global ports

According to a recent study from the Danish Maritime Authority, the current use of natural gas within the SECA-zone is expected to increase by 140% by 2020 due to the use of LNG as a shipping fuel and usage on land by trucks and buses. LNG offers substantial environmental benefits in comparison to conventional fuels. Sulphur and particle emissions would be reduced to almost zero, nitrogen oxide emissions by 85-90% and net greenhouse gases by 15-20%.

 Focusing on the use of LNG as a marine fuel, an “LNG Fuelled Vessels Working Group” has been established under the auspices of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) World Ports Climate Initiative (WPCI). The Working Group is tasked to develop guidelines on safe procedures for LNG bunkering operations providing ports around the world with an implementation guideline if they wish to pursue this technology.

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