DNV and Kogas in LNG bunkering study
DNV is continuing its push towards LNG bunkering with a feasibility study with Korea Gas Corporation (Kogas), Seatrade Asia online reports.
Kogas and DNV have entered into an agreement to cooperate on a feasibility study on establishing LNG bunkering infrastructure in South Korea. Under the agreement DNV will qualitatively and quantitatively study the feasibility of implementing LNG bunkering in ports in the south-eastern area, Pusan, and western area, Incheon and Pyeongtaek.
“For years, DNV has developed comprehensive knowledge of the entire LNG value chain. We are the first classification society to present guidelines on LNG-fuelled vessels and have recently been active in introducing innovative LNG shipping concepts,” said Jon Rysst, regional manager of DNV Korea & Japan.
“DNV is leading the development of rules and recommended practices in the LNG sector, including the development of bunkering standards. We are thrilled to provide our expertise to KOGAS, the largest LNG importing company in the world.”
DNV led a joint-industry project in Singapore on developing LNG bunkering in the world’s second largest container port. The lack of infrastructure is seen as one of the main challenges in encouraging owners to switch to LNG powered or dual fuel vessels.
