SEA-LNG, MSC to explore bio-LNG and synthetic LNG with MSC entry as coalition member
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Global multi-sector industry coalition SEA-LNG on Thursday (3 August) welcomed shipping and logistics provider MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company as its latest member.
In recent years, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has made investments in LNG-fuelled vessels in the different sectors it operates within. In 2022 MSC saw its first five newbuilding dual-fuel LNG capable container vessels in operation. In the cruise sector, the company has launched MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia, whose maiden voyage was powered by bio-LNG.
Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy & Government Affairs MSC Group, said: “We are committed to catalysing the development, accessibility and uptake of net zero fuels and believe we have found another excellent partner to help continue to drive the industry in this direction. We look forward to working with SEA-LNG to further assess and collaborate on the exciting long-term prospects of bio-LNG, and particularly renewable synthetic LNG, as mainstream marine fuel molecules.”
“In alignment with our net zero commitments by 2050, we view fossil-based LNG as a fuel in transition, and fully expect bio and renewable synthetic LNG to be a key part of our longer-term multi-fuel strategy for deploying net zero fuels.”
Peter Keller, Chairman of SEA-LNG, said: “As one of the world’s leading shipping companies, MSC’s decision to work with our coalition of companies across the LNG value chain demonstrates its confidence in the LNG pathway as a viable solution for flexibly advancing shipping along its decarbonisation journey.”
“LNG is available at scale for deep sea shipping today. Existing LNG infrastructure can accommodate bio-LNG and renewable synthetic LNG as they become increasingly accessible, lowering investment barriers. Waiting is not an option; the LNG pathway offers immediate decarbonisation benefits and a route to net-zero shipping.”
Related: MSC Cruises’ first LNG-fuelled vessel “MSC World Europa” arrives in Europe
Related: “MSC Euribia” set to embark on bio-LNG voyage for four days to Copenhagen
Related: “MSC Euribia” completes bio-LNG maiden voyage from Saint-Nazaire to Copenhagen
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Photo credit: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Published: 4 August, 2023
