Published in EPT by Wilhelm Sicking, 27.02.2016
Qatargas and the Maersk Group sign technical collaboration
agreement for LNG marine propulsion technology
Feb 23, 2016 + + + The world’s largest LNG exporter Qatargas has
signed a technical collaboration agreement with the Maersk Group to
explore opportunities related to the use of LNG marine propulsion. It is
estimated that the use of LNG propulsion can lead to a potential reduction
in CO2 emissions of 25% compared to the use of conventional shipping
fuels. The technical collaboration agreement, letter of intent,
between Qatargas and the Maersk Group was signed by Mr. Khalid Bin Khalifa
Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Qatargas, and Mr. Nils S. Andersen,
Chief Executive Officer of the Maersk Group, during a ceremony in Doha,
Qatar.
In addition to the technical collaboration agreement, a
second agreement, a memorandum of understanding, was signed between
Qatargas, Maersk Line and Shell International Trading Middle East Limited
to evaluate LNG as a marine fuel.
“Qatargas has a proven track
record of technology innovations for different uses for LNG. In an ever
changing industry, innovation becomes even more important to remain
competitive. We look forward to pursuing this partnership with the Maersk
Group, in order to explore new or improved technology for Qatar’s LNG
carriers and at the same time being able to contribute to the development
of alternative cleaner fuel technology for vessel operators” says Mr.
Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, CEO of Qatargas.
Maersk Line currently
operates more than one in six of the world’s container vessels. Subject to
the required infrastructure being made available and the development of
cost-efficient LNG propelled vessels, early predictions suggest a larger
scale use of this propulsion technology by ship owners in the future.
Among their many innovations, Maersk has developed an on-board lubrication
oil system to recycle used lubricants resulting in savings while
maintaining safe, reliable and optimized engine conditions.
“This
cooperation between Qatargas and the Maersk Group represents an important
step in developing technology to use LNG as a viable fuel for maritime
transportation. The possible use of LNG propulsion technology for ships
presents an opportunity to reduce both SOx emissions and to reduce the
transport sectors CO2 footprint.” says Nils S. Andersen, CEO of Maersk
Group.
Qatargas and the Maersk Group have been exploring
opportunities for collaboration related to LNG marine propulsion
technology for the last two years. LNG has the potential to further reduce
emissions from shipping of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) by up to 25%; of Nitrous
Oxide (NOx) by up to 40%; and to completely eliminate Sulphur Oxide (SOx)
emissions + + + Source and more information:
www.qatargas.com
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