HIGHLIGHTS
- CMA CGM, which started investing in LNG fuel in 2017, is in the process of building the largest dual-fuel LNG container fleet in the shipping industry.
- The agreement between the two companies includes a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement, which will supply LNG to CMA CGM’s 13,000 TEU vessels at the Port of Singapore, starting in the second half of 2023.
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Potential of LNG
The agreement between the two companies includes a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement, which will supply LNG to CMA CGM’s 13,000 TEU vessels at the Port of Singapore, starting in the second half of 2023. LNG production will be carried out by FueLNG, a joint venture between a Shell unit in Singapore and Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M).
“CMA CGM continues to see the potential of LNG as a marine fuel, so this is a hugely positive step to take on,” said Tahir Faruqui, general manager and head of Shell LNG downstream expands our supply commitment in this area.”
“By using LNG as a marine fuel, the industry is immediately setting itself on the path to decarbonisation, starting today. LNG is a fuel in transition and provides a reliable route to liquefied biomethane and hydrogen-based liquefied e-methane fuel.” both added.
In addition, the two companies also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote suppliers of low-carbon marine fuels, such as liquid biofuels, bio/e-methane (to LNG), bio/ e-methanol, for new and existing ships, technology related to LNG and hydrogen blending, methane and fuel cell slip reduction, voluntary and mandatory trading of carbon credits and joint advocacy for governments net zero emissions.
Promote cooperation
CMA CGM, which started investing in LNG fuel in 2017, is in the process of building the largest dual-fuel LNG container fleet in the shipping industry. The company recently ordered 10 more LNG-powered vessels, bringing its order list to 69 vessels, the majority of which are scheduled for LNG operations (CMA CGM has also ordered six methanol-fueled vessels, this is the first ship).
Melissa Williams, vice president of marine, field & decarbonisation, commented: “Collaboration and partnerships are critical in paving the way, including a composite picture of lower carbon fuels, sharing technologies and collaborative projects to realize a zero future in shipping”.
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