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Sagunto regasification terminal in Spain gets upgraded to offer LNG bunkering services

Initiative was part of the ‘LNGHIVE2: Infrastructure and Logistics Solutions’ project which is coordinated by Enagás and promoted by Saggas and the Valenciaport Foundation.

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Sagunto regasification terminal in Spain gets upgraded to offer LNG bunkering services

Spanish energy company Enagás on Tuesday (12 December) said the Sagunto regasification terminal near Valencia, Spain has been successfully adapted to offer liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering services.

The initiative was part of the ‘LNGHIVE2: Infrastructure and Logistics Solutions’ project which is coordinated by Enagás and promoted by Saggas and the Valenciaport Foundation.

Launched in October 2018, the project advances the European Union’s decarbonisation objectives in the field of sustainable mobility. 20% of the total investment has been financed with European funds from the European transport aid programme Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

‘LNGHIVE2: Infrastructure and Logistics Solutions’ is part of the strategy to deploy LNG supply points in ports, and develop the associated market promoted by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility through Puertos del Estado (the Spanish Ports Authority).

During the presentation of the results of this initiative, held today at the Sagunto regasification terminal, CEO of Saggas, Santiago Álvarez, said that “participation in this European initiative has allowed us to expand the services offered at our facilities. 

“The adaptation of our quay has made it possible for our facilities to load LNG in small scale vessels, with a capacity of less than 6,500 m3 , which will contribute to boosting bunkering activity in our area".

Enagás’ Gas Assets General Manager, Claudio Rodríguez, said: “In a context of special complexity and demands in terms of decarbonisation for ports and their activity, both linked to intermodality and the industrial environment, this project has become an acceleration tool based on an example of public-private partnership, which lays the foundations for the introduction of renewable gases in accordance with the new regulation on Alternative Fuels Infrastructures in Mobility (AFIR)”.

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Published: 14 December, 2023

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Malaysia: Port of Tanjung Pelepas achieves milestone with first SIMOPS LNG bunkering op

LNG bunker vessel “MT Paolina Cosulich” refuelled LNG dual-fuel container ship “Bangkok Express”, operated by Hapag-Lloyd AG at the port.

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Malaysia: Port of Tanjung Pelepas achieves milestone with first SIMOPS LNG bunkering op

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) on Sunday (16 February) said it successfully conducted its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering.

This significant achievement involved the LNG dual-fuel container ship Bangkok Express, operated by Hapag-Lloyd AG, and the LNG bunker vessel MT Paolina Cosulich.

“This milestone underscores PTP's dedication to enhancing our competitive edge in the global market by facilitating clean and efficient maritime operations,” the port said in a social media post.

“We are proud to have partnered with PETCO Trading Labuan Co., Ltd. (PTLCL) and Hapag-Lloyd on this pioneering initiative.”

Manifold Times previously reported the port also achieving its first LNG bunkering operation last year. 

The port completed its first-ever ship-to-containership methanol bunkering operation in November last year. 

Manifold Times previously reported the port achieving its first LNG bunkering operation last year. 

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Photo credit: Port of Tanjung Pelepas
Published: 18 February, 2025

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Kunlun Energy wraps up first STS offshore LNG bunkering operation in Hong Kong

Kunlun Energy, a red-chip controlled by PetroChina, said its bunkering vessel refuelled container ship “Zim Haifa Blue Stone” with 2,200 metric tonnes of LNG bunker fuel in a seven-hour operation.

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Kunlun Energy wraps up first STS offshore LNG bunkering op in Hong Kong

Kunlun Energy, a red-chip controlled by PetroChina, on Monday (17 February) said it completed Hong Kong’s first ship-to-ship (STS) offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation on 14 February. 

Kunlun Energy's 8,300 m3 capacity LNG bunkering vessel refuelled the container ship Zim Haifa Blue Stone with 2,200 metric tonnes (mt) of LNG in a seven-hour operation. 

The bunkering vessel involved in the operation is operated by a Kunlun Energy subsidiary. 

According to a PetroChina official, the receiving vessel Zim Haifa Blue Stone departed from Busan, South Korea, on 3 February and passed through Qingdao, Shanghai, and Ningbo before arriving in Hong Kong on 12 February. 

Its final destination is Istanbul, Turkey. This refuelling operation can meet the ship's fuel needs for the entire journey. 

“The successful implementation of this "ship-to-ship" offshore LNG bunkering operation is another example of Kunlun Energy's efforts to help improve the international shipping hub of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,” Kunlun Energy said. 

“It is expected to attract more green-fuel vessels to pass through Hong Kong, encourage more environmentally friendly companies to conduct business in Hong Kong, accelerate transformation and technological innovation in the shipping industry, and promote the construction of Hong Kong as a green and smart port.”

“This operation holds significant importance for Hong Kong's push toward a green and sustainable shipping industry.”

 

Photo credit: Kunlun Energy
Published: 18 February, 2025

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Baleària marks first LNG bunkering operation at night in Port of Algeciras

Firm said its fast ferry “Margarita Salas” carried out the first night LNG bunkering at Port of Algeciras’ inner dock; this type of supply was only authorised outside the dock and during daytime hours previously.

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Baleària marks first LNG bunkering operation at night in Port of Algeciras

Spanish ferry operator Baleària on Monday (17 February) said its fast ferry Margarita Salas carried out the first night LNG bunkering in the Port of Algeciras.

“It is the first time that this refueling system has been carried out in the inner dock and at night,” it said in a social media post. 

“Until now, this type of supply was only authorised outside the dock and during daytime hours,” said Juan Cabrera Ferrer, who is responsible for LNG bunkering and liaises with port authorities for licences, at Baleària. 

To obtain authorisation, a Hazid/Hazop study to identify risks was carried out with the participation of ESK Gas Logistics and Cotenaval. 

“This study has also allowed us to be authorised by the APBA (Port of Algeciras Bay Authority) to supply bunkers with MTTS (Multi Truck to Ship), that is, several tanks supplying at the same time,” the company added. 

 

Photo credit: Baleària
Published: 18 February, 2025

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