Joint study assessing LNG bunkering in Australia
Classification society DNV and nine members of the Australian maritime, port and energy sectors have established a four-month study to assess requirements for LNG bunkering in Australia, Seatrade Asia online reports.
The study, organised as a joint industry project, is to facilitate the adoption of LNG fuelled vessels in Australian waters.
The study aims to cover the infrastructure and regulatory requirements as well as the potential benefits and risks faced by energy majors, ports and shipowners considering LNG fuelled vessels. It concentrates on LNG fuelled offshore support vessels (OSVs) and tugs plying in Australian waters.
“The convergence of availability of gas, innovative technologies, progressive regulatory measures and visionary leadership will make LNG a major cleaner energy source for power generation, land and sea transportation, petrochemical feedstock and domestic gas a reality in the near future,” said Sanjay Kuttan, managing director of DNV's Clean Technology Centre (CTC).
