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DNV GL: Sensors can improve price transparency in LNG bunkering

DNV GL opens ‘first of its kind’ LNG testing facility with capacity in Groningen, the Netherlands.
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DNV GL believes using sensors to measure LNG parameters in real-time will improve price transparency in liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering, which has traditionally relied on mass alone rather than mass and energy content.

The international accredited registrar and classification society made the above statement on Wednesday (14 March) when opening a liquefied natural gas (LNG) testing centre in Groningen, the Netherlands.

New sensor technology used at the centre will be able to rapidly identify the composition of LNG, says Johan Holstein, Head of gas testing and analysis at DNV GL – Oil & Gas.

“The current accredited technology, gas chromatography, can take 3-5 minutes to show the composition of LNG,” Holstein explained. “Sensors can give an answer in a second.”

The impact of changing LNG composition on engine performance can also be studied at the Groningen site.

Engine developers can optimise ignition patterns and compression ratios depending on the LNG composition, for example, and the facility will allow OEMs to perform compliance tests ranging from automotive engines of around 10hp to off-road and marine engines of around 500kW.

The facility is the first of its kind with a capacity compatible for the downstream sector. Its capacity is up to 250kg of liquefied gas and boasts a heat exchanger that allows the temperature of the LNG – and therefore its boil-off – to be precisely regulated.

“The 2017 DNV GL Energy Transition Outlook report predicts that LNG and LPG will account for 32% of total shipping energy use in terms of technology and fuel uptake, so I believe DNV GL’s continuing investment in facilities, recommended practices and online tools is timely and builds on our established expertise in downstream LNG,” says Ben Oudman, Regional Manager – Continental Europe, Eurasia, Middle East, India and Africa, DNV GL – Oil & Gas.

“Our aim is to support the industry adoption of LNG in an efficient, reliable and safe way.”

For LNG fuel quality testing, DNV GL has engaged in a strategic partnership with Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) to further develop procedures and practices to ascertain and monitor LNG quality.

DNV GL and VPS aim to develop a set of validated tools and measurement methods to provide the LNG industry with accurate, reliable and cost-efficient tools to help break down the perceived barriers to LNG adoption.

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Published: 16 March, 2018
 

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NYK: “KEYS Azalea” completes first STS LNG bunkering op for cruise ship in Japan

“KEYS Azalea”, a LNG bunkering vessel owned and operated by KEYS Bunkering West Japan, supplied LNG bunker fuel to cruise ship “ASUKA III” by ship-to-ship at Chuo Wharf in Hakata port on 14 July.
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NYK: “KEYS Azalea” completes first STS LNG bunkering op for cruise ship in Japan

NYK Line on Tuesday (15 July) said KEYS Azalea, a LNG bunkering vessel owned and operated by KEYS Bunkering West Japan (KEYS), bunkered LNG for cruise ship ASUKA III by ship-to-ship at Chuo Wharf in Hakata port on 14 July. 

Until now, KEYS Azalea has supplied LNG bunker fuel to car carriers and iron ore and coal bulk carriers and the latest milestone marked the first bunkering of cruise ships for KEYS Azalea and in Japan.

“KEYS will continue to provide safe and stable LNG bunkering and contribute to forming a carbon-neutral society and developing the LNG bunkering business in Japan,” it said. 

KEYS is a joint venture between Kyushu Electric Power, NYK Line, ITOCHU ENEX and Saibu Gas. 

Manifold Times previously reported a ceremony for KEYS Azalea was held at the Yamatomachi Shipyard of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding in Yamaguchi Prefecture to mark the vessel’s delivery. 

KEYS Azalea provides domestic coastal distribution of LNG to consumers in the Kyushu and Setouchi areas and LNG bunkering for oceangoing vessels calling ports in the region. 

The ship is Japan’s first LNG bunkering project to supply LNG to vessels in this vast area.

 

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Published: 16 July 2025

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Port of Rotterdam publishes bunker fuel sales data for Q2 2025

Port data showed 200,662 m3 of liquefied natural gas (LNG) being delivered as a marine fuel in Q2 2025, down by 17.4% from 242,931 m3 in Q2 2024.
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The Port of Rotterdam Authority recently published bunker fuel sales data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.

Deliveries of ultra low sulphur fuel oil, very low sulphur fuel oil, high sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in Q2 2025 (against on year) recorded respectively 225,992 metric tonnes (mt) (+33%  from 169,953 mt), 679,442 mt (-9.1% from 747,300 mt), 914,672 mt (+10.9% from 825,125 mt), 308,292 (+18% from 260,839 mt), 99,585 mt (-8.2% from 108,428 mt). 

Bio-blended variants of ultra low sulphur fuel oil, very low sulphur fuel oil, high sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in Q2 2025 (against on year) recorded respectively 24,573 mt (-28.3% from  34,276 mt), 68,271 mt (-57% from 158,911 mt), 38,490 mt (+15.3% from 33,371 mt), 31,663 mt (+627.7% from 4,351 mt) and 2,223 mt (-30.2% from 3,184 mt).

Port data showed 200,662 m3 of liquefied natural gas (LNG) being delivered as a marine fuel in Q2 2025, down by 17.4% from 242,931 m3 in Q2 2024. Bio-methanol and bio-blended LNG recorded 53,958 mt and 4,752 m3 respectively in Q2 2025.

 

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Published: 16 July, 2025

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Singapore: Bunker fuel sales soar by 7.5% on year in June 2025

4.59 million mt of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in June, up from 4.27 million mt recorded during the similar month in 2024, according to MPA.

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Singapore: Bunker fuel sales soar by 7.5% on year in June 2025

Sales of marine fuel at Singapore port increased by 7.5% on year in June 2025, according to Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) data.

In total, 4.59 million metric tonnes (mt) (exact 4,594,700 mt) of various marine fuel grades were delivered at the world’s largest bunkering port in June, up from 4.27 million mt (4,274,900 mt) recorded during the similar month in 2024.

Deliveries of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in June (against on year) recorded respectively 1.70 million mt (+8.6% from 1.56 million mt), 2.31 million mt (-7.2% from 2.33 million mt), 1,900 mt (from zero), 4,500 mt (-88% from 8,000 mt) and zero (from zero).

Singapore: Bunker fuel sales soar by 7.5% on year in June 2025

Bio-blended variants of marine fuel oil, low sulphur fuel oil, ultra low sulphur fuel oil, marine gas oil and marine diesel oil in June (against on year) recorded respectively 38,800 mt (+671.7% from 2,500 mt), 114,300 mt (+97.9% from 45,400 mt), zero (from zero), zero (from zero) and zero (from zero). B100 biofuel bunkers, introduced in February this year, recorded 1,000 mt of deliveries in June.

LNG and methanol sales were respectively 55,400 mt (-7.8% from 51,700) and zero (from zero mt). There were no recorded sales of ammonia for the month and so far in 2025.

Related: Singapore: Bunker sales volume raises to year record high of 4.88 million mt in May
Related: Singapore: Bunker fuel sales increase by 4% on year in April 2025
Related: Singapore: Bunker fuel sales increase by 0.5% on year in March 2025
Related: Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 8.1% on year in February 2025
Related: Singapore: Bunker fuel sales down by 9.1% on year in January 2025

A complete series of articles on Singapore bunker volumes reported by Manifold Times tracked since 2018 can be found via the link here.

 

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 15 July 2025

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