BC Ferries could switch to LNG
Greg Peterson, Director of Engineering Services at BC Ferry Services Inc (BC Ferries) has said the Canadian west coast ferry operator could switch to liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power its vessels in the future, Ship & Bunker reports.
"If we can do it safely, if we can do it reliably, and if we can do it affordably, then we will have natural gas powering our vessels in the future," he told a record number of delegates on Friday at GreenTech 2013 in Vancouver.
However Peterson explained that factors which may be attractive to other shipping companies looking to make the switch to LNG, such as fuel cost and environmental compliance, were not as significant for BC ferries.
He also highlighted some reasons behind the "love affair" with diesel, and why it might be difficult to switch to an alternative fuel.
"Fuel is one of the most important aspects of the company's operating philosophy," said Peterson.
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