Wärtsilä Corporation, along with Carnival Corporation, DNV-GL, ENGIE, ENN Group, GE Marine, GTT, Lloyds Register, Mitsubishi, NYK Line, Port of Rotterdam, Qatargas, Shell Downstream and Tote have formed a coalition to drive forward the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the maritime industry.
The coalition, known as SEA/LNG aims to help break down the barriers to LNG uptake and make it easier for LNG to develop as a fuel in marine applications to enhance environmental performance of shipping.
Each member involved has committed to mutually agreed human resources, data analysis and knowledge sharing in support of the SEA/LNG initiatives and activities. The main areas of focus include supporting the development of LNG in major ports, educating stakeholders in the risks and opportunities of using LNG and developing consistent global regulations for cleaner shipping fuels.
LNG is a fuel with strong environmental opportunities for the maritime industry thanks to its advantages over traditional heavy fuel oil (HFO). It is low in harmful pollutants such as sulphur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), with NOx emissions reduced by 85% and SOx emissions nearly completely eliminated compared with HFO. Particle production is practically non-existent due to the efficient combustion of natural gas that has no residuals.
Timo Koponen, Vice President, Flow & Gas Solutions, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions commented: “By working together, we plan to overcome the challenges and speed the general acceptance of LNG. Having been a pioneer in the use of LNG as a marine fuel, and a developer of major technologies facilitating the adoption of LNG fuel, it is natural that Wärtsilä supports wholeheartedly the aims of the SEA/LNG coalition.”
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