There is now a total of 275 liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelled vessels operating in China, according to a researcher at the China Waterborne Transport Institute, an organisation related to the Ministry of Transport.
Of the total figure, 160 vessels are newbuildings constructed to consume LNG as fuel, said Ji Yongbo during a Nanjing conference on Thursday as reported by Interfax.
The remainder are traditionally fuelled vessels retrofitted to use LNG as a marine fuel.
Ji further noted the construction of 19 LNG bunkering facilities in China; with three currently in operation.
Published: 26 March, 2018
Event welcomed over 1,100 attendees from 42 countries; delegates visited virtual booths about 4,800 times; while around 5,800 connections were made, according to data from organiser Informa.
Orders two newbuildings at Japan Shipyard, one at Namura Shipbuilding, and one at CSSC’s Shanghai Takahashi Shipbuilding as part of fleet development programme.
‘We will continue to review and adopt a multi-pronged approach to uphold Singapore as a trusted and quality bunkering hub,’ states Chee Hong Tat in opening address.
‘Total will continue to step up investments to bring greater value and contribute to our target of serving more than 10% of the global LNG bunker market,’ said President.
Showcases DF tugboat, LNG cold ironing platform, and preparations to receive Baleària’s LNG fuelled ferries.
Greek Minister of Shipping P. Kouroumplis presented the Presidential Decree for LNG bunkering.
‘Economics of the shipping market will be the key driver enabling methanol to be adopted at a higher pace going forth over next couple years as market begins to return to more normal rates,’ states COO.
Integr8 Fuel injunction varied by Singapore Court to allow former employees to start work at Hartree Group in December 2022 following failure to produce evidence on biofuels development plans.
Variability of sources can affect the stability and performance of biofuel bunkers produced from these feedstocks, in turn leading to difficulties in meeting regulations and industry standards, shares Bryan Quek.
Top three positive movers in 2022 were Bunker House Petroleum Pte Ltd (+7), Eastpoint International Marketing Pte Ltd (+5), and Eng Hua Company (Pte) Ltd (+6); newcomer Sinopec Fuel Oil (Singapore) gets 19th spot.
Livestock carrier also involved in earlier bunker claim with Glander International Bunkering due to remaining unpaid fuel bill of approximately USD 116,000, according to court documents obtained by Manifold Times.
A blend of standard MGO and biodiesel, MGO B20 is distributed at the company’s floating kiosk CNC 5 which is located off the buoy of West Coast Pier; PS Energy has been stamped with globally recognised ISCC.
