CMA CGM said in its statement that the vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2020. Although the containerships will be LNG-fueled a few percent of marine gas oil will only be used for the ignition in the combustion chamber. The decision comes with a view towards the current and future regulations that limit the sulphur cap...Continue Reading
France could soon make a regulatory change that will allow liquefied natural gas (LNG) refueling at ports as it looks to secure its presence in the market. Speaking at a maritime conference in the port of Le Havre, French prime minister Edouard Philippe said the country has to grasp the energy transition and equip the French...Continue Reading
Norwegian expedition cruise operator Hurtigruten has signed a letter of intent with Rolls-Royce for a major upgrade programme to hybrid LNG power. The main engines on up to nine cruise ships will switch from diesel to gas power and the upgrade will also include installation of a hybrid battery system, according to a recent Rolls-Royce...Continue Reading
By using liquefied natural gas (LNG) and biogas, the new Volvo FH LNG and Volvo FM LNG can reduce the CO2 emissions by 20-100 per cent compared with diesel, depending on choice of fuel. Our new gas-powered trucks deliver the same high performance, drivability and fuel efficiency as their diesel equivalents.Continue Reading
For more than 40 years, the safety record of the global LNG industry has been excellent, due to attention to detail in engineering, construction, and operations.Continue Reading
In recent years, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been the fastest growing segment of the energy market and more and more countries are exploring options to import LNG. LNG is expected to play an increasingly large role as the “glue” linking global gas markets.Continue Reading
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