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DNV undertaking feasibility study into LNG bunkering facilities in Belgian ports

Hydrocarbon Engineering,


DNV has won a contract with the Flemish government to undertake a feasibility study for the provision of LNG bunkering facilities at the ports of Antwerp, Zeebrugge and Ghent in Belgium.

The work will consist of a market survey, a risk and safety analysis, and modelling of the logistics, legal and regulatory requirements needed to establish LNG bunkering infrastructure at the ports. Hazard identification and quantitative risk analysis are key components of DNV’s service and this scope of work covers not only people at the port but the wider community and natural environment.

“The Flemish ports authorities are optimistic about the potential for safe and efficient LNG bunkering operations and DNV’s multi-disciplinary analysis will help them move forward confidently,” says Mohamed Houari, DNV Head of Solutions for Central Europe.

Burning LNG as fuel reduces SOx and particulate emissions by 100%, NOx emissions by approximately 90% and CO2 emissions by approximately 20% compared to heavy fuel oil use.

“Shipowners are working hard to meet the increasingly strict emissions requirements of the Baltic and North Seas and ports are now responding as the popularity of LNG is becoming apparent,” says Torgeir Sterri, DNV Regional Manager Central Europe.

Currently, there are 22 LNG-fuelled ships in operation – all classed by DNV. In addition DNV has 18 signed newbuilding contracts and 3 ships scheduled to be converted for LNG fuel.

By 2020 it is anticipated that the majority of new ships will use LNG as fuel, especially short-sea ships operating in Emission Control Areas such as the waters of Belgium. Signs of recognition of this growing market have been seen right across Northern Europe. Norway has so far been the frontrunner, but late October contracts were signed in Brunsbüttel in Germany too where a decision was made to offer bunkering of LNG in the Elbehafen.

Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/18012012/dnv_undertaking_feasibility_study_into_lng_bunkering_facilities_in_belgian_ports/

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