Gothenburg Energy, in cooperation with the Port of Gothenburg are engaged in an effort to introduce LNG as a fuel in Gothenburg. The goal is to contribute to the sustainable city by providing a shipfuel that is much cleaner than the fuel used today. The project will enable the Port of Gothenburg to offer alternative … Read more
South Korea has decided to follow in Finland’s footsteps and will grant USD 267 million in aid for greener ships to the country’s shipyards. Two thirds of the money will come from South Korea’s Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the rest from the private sector. The ministry says that the Korean shipyards have … Read more
From the website Wallstreet:online the 16:e februari: AMSTERDAM, February 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Small scale LNG has been experiencing considerable growth in the past years and will be gaining even more popularity and importance in the upcoming years. Many organisations are now investigating the business case and are considering investing in the new technology. … Read more
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a £20 million contract to supply engines and propulsion equipment for four gas-fuelled ferries to be built for the Norwegian operator Torghatten Nord AS. The vessels will be the first in the world to feature the Rolls-Royce Hybrid Shaft Generator (HSG), which produces electrical power … Read more
When the LNG – Fuel for Shipping event is organized by Lloyd´s Maritime Academy next week LNG GOT participates with an invited speaker. The event aims at giving an understanding for the LNG supply chain and carriage requirements and takes place at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, London. Mrs Linda Sahlén, representing the project LNG GOT, will share some … Read more
The Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder has ordered a new LNG carrier from Meyer Werft. The new tanker for the transport of liquefied natural gas will have a length overall of abt. 156 m, a breadth of 22.70 m, and a cargo capacity of 15,600 cbm. This modern vessel which will be able … Read more
All the elements have fallen into place to enable the establishment of LNG GOT as a pioneering, LNG-based ship bunkering company. The participants have been determined to break the deadlock caused by the reluctance of both LNG suppliers and users to be the first to make a commitment to small-scale LNG. LNG GOT … Read more
Incat has secured a contract to build the world’s first high speed passenger Ro-Ro ship powered by environmentally friendly Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). Incat Chairman Robert Clifford says “this is a significant step forward as the use of natural gas powered ships must replace ships with less environmentally friendly engines. This first LNG … Read more
Liquefied natural gas will become the dominant fuel source for all merchant ships within 40 years as environmental pressures force owners to use cleaner burning fuel, the world’s fourth-largest vessel classifier said. Ships must cut emissions of sulfur oxides, a pollutant said to cause acid rain, to 0.5 percent by 2020 from 4.5 … Read more
Shipbuilder scores big ferry contract Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has secured a contract to build what it says is the world’s first high-speed car ferry powered by liquefied natural gas. The 99-metre high speed ferry will carry up to 1,000 passengers and 153 cars. It is being built in Hobart and is due for … Read more
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Gothenburg Energy (GE), in cooperation with the Port of Gothenburg are engaged in an effort to introduce LNG as a fuel in Gothenburg. The goal is to contribute to the sustainable city by providing a shipfuel that is much cleaner than the fuel used today.
GE has been working with gas since 1846 and is the leading energy supplier in western Sweden. The Port of Gothenburg is a hub for shipping to Scandinavia. Together, these parties have the resources and expertise that is needed for providing LNG to the shipping industry.
