In August 2024, SEA-LNG highlighted the importance of distinguishing fact from opinion in their blog post. MSC Cruises faced scrutiny over their claims about using LNG as a cleaner fuel, with Opportunity Green challenging the portrayal of fossil LNG as green. Despite ongoing debates, SEA-LNG remains optimistic about LNG’s potential to reduce GHG emissions.
The shipping industry is shifting towards LNG as a transitional fuel to meet emission targets, but methane slip poses environmental risks. Investments in alternative fuels like methanol, ammonia, and Bio-LNG are increasing due to uncertainty. Wärtsilä’s NextDF technology addresses methane slip, enhancing the viability of LNG. Bio-LNG offers a sustainable solution.
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), a major Japanese shipping company, has ordered 4 × 2 × 5G70ME-GA Mk. 10.5 engines from MAN Energy Solutions for the construction of 4 × 174,000 cbm LNG carriers. The engines will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ EGRBP emissions-reduction technology, offering a low CAPEX solution for LNG carriers.
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