CMA CGM SCANDOLA is the primary containership to be LNG-bunkered in Singapore. The primary ship-to-ship operation by FueLNG Bellina, Singapore’s first LNG bunkering vessel, paves the way in which for giant vessels to refuel LNG in Singapore.
The primary ship-to-containership Liquefied Pure Fuel (LNG) bunkering operation in Asia was undertaken right this moment by CMA CGM, a world chief in shipping and logistics, and FueLNG, a three way partnership between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) and Shell Japanese Petroleum (Pte) Ltd, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). A containership, CMA CGM SCANDOLA, has been fuelled with 7,100m3 of LNG from FueLNG Bellina, Singapore’s first LNG bunkering vessel.
Senior Minister of State for Transport and Overseas Affairs, Mr Chee Hong Tat, attended the launch of the bunkering operation held right this moment. Mr Chee mentioned, “Using extra sustainable fuels is a crucial component of the decarbonisation technique. Because the shipping trade explores different zero-carbon fuels, LNG is a viable transitional gas. As a worldwide bunkering hub, we’re happy to associate CMA CGM, FueLNG, Keppel Offshore & Marine and Shell Japanese Petroleum, to offer extra sustainable bunkering options for the shipping trade. It additionally marks one other main milestone as Asia’s first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation with simultaneous cargo operations.”
CMA CGM SCANDOLA is the primary of six new 15,000-TEU LNG-powered containerships which CMA CGM Group has lined-up to be bunkered in Singapore this yr. These ships can be deployed on CMA CGM’s MEX 1 service between Asia and the Mediterranean.
It is usually the primary vessel in Asia to conduct simultaneous container loading and discharging operations alongside LNG bunkering operations, shortening port keep time. From Singapore, she’s going to set sail with over 14,800 (twenty-foot equal models) containers, comprising family items, digital gadgets, equipment and private safety tools for the Mediterranean.
That is additionally the primary ship-to-ship operation for FueLNG Bellina. Designed and constructed by Keppel O&M, the 7,500m3 FueLNG Bellina supplies extra choices for shipowners and operators to bunker LNG in Singapore. FueLNG goals to offer a complete of about 30 to 50 ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operations in 2021, extending its observe file of over 300 truck-to-ship LNG bunkering operations up to now.
Singapore: A number one LNG bunkering hub in Asia
This ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation by CMA CGM and FueLNG underscores the businesses’ dedication to contribute to Singapore’s ambition to grow to be a number one LNG bunkering hub in Asia.
LNG is at the moment one of the best and instantly out there resolution that may scale back the environmental affect of maritime transport and protect air high quality. It permits a discount of 99% in sulfur dioxide, 91% in particulate matter emissions and 92% in nitrogen oxide emissions, far surpassing the necessities of present laws. LNG additionally supplies an preliminary resolution to the problem of tackling local weather change. An LNG-powered vessel emits as much as 20% much less CO2 than standard marine fuel-powered methods.
In accordance with Shell’s LNG Outlook report [1], world LNG bunkering demand is estimated to develop to 30 to 50 million tons each year (MTPA) by 2040. Presently there are about 400 LNG-fuelled vessels in operation or on order, with an anticipated demand of LNG as marine gas of almost 3.5 MTPA.
Mr Stephane Courquin, Chief Govt Officer of CMA CGM Asia Pacific, mentioned, “CMA CGM is dedicated to the power transition within the shipping trade. Right this moment, LNG is probably the most superior resolution on the subject of preserving air high quality. This know-how is among the first steps in direction of attaining CMA CGM Group’s bold 2050 goal of carbon neutrality. CMA CGM SCANDOLA is the primary of extra CMA CGM-operated LNG vessels that can endure simultaneous cargo and LNG bunkering operations in Singapore. The Group’s fleet of LNG containerships will develop to 32 by the top of 2022.”
Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Govt of MPA, mentioned, “Using LNG as a marine gas is quick gaining traction worldwide amid a worldwide push to make use of cleaner shipping fuels. Because the world’s high bunkering and transshipment hub port, MPA is happy that we’re capable of facilitate Asia’s very first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation with simultaneous cargo operations. We’ll proceed to work with the trade to advertise LNG bunkering in Singapore and drive the transition to extra sustainable shipping.”
Mr Chris Ong, Chairman of FueLNG and CEO of Keppel O&M, added, “We’re happy to kickstart ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operations for the FueLNG Bellina in Singapore, which permits us to gas bigger vessels similar to containerships. We’ve got various ships lined up for FueLNG Bellina’s subsequent bunkering operations, reflecting the robust demand for LNG bunkering in Singapore. LNG is a crucial a part of the clear power transition and that is consistent with Keppel’s Imaginative and prescient 2030 to pursue greener power developments.”
Mr Tahir Faruqui, Director, FueLNG and Head of Shell Downstream LNG, mentioned, “It’s essential that the shipping sector employs the cleanest fuels out there right this moment and we proceed to strengthen our community to provide our prospects with cleaner burning fuels. As well as, vessels utilizing LNG as a gas needs to be comparatively extra strong in addressing the monetary affect of any CO2 levy probably imposed sooner or later. Singapore is a brand new addition inside our world LNG bunkering community of eight nations and 9 ports. We plan to double this bunkering infrastructure on key worldwide commerce routes by the mid-2020s in order that we are able to help the sector with the capabilities to deal with emissions with urgency.”
