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  • Nauticor and Gas Natural Fenosa conduct the first LNG bunkering of the tanker 'Fure Vinga' in Europe
    édité le 24/05/2018 - Plus de news de "Naturgy" - Voir la fiche entreprise de "Naturgy"


Nauticor and Gas Natural Fenosa conduct the first LNG bunkering of the tanker 'Fure Vinga' in Europe
Today saw the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation on the tanker Fure Vinga, owned by Furetank, in Europe. The vessel received 120 tonnes of this environmentally-friendly fuel from six LNG tanker trucks during an operation that took place at the Port of Cartagena. “We are happy that the first LNG bunkering operation for the Fure Vinga in Europe took place without a hitch thanks to the cooperation from all those involved, including the crew of the vessel and the port authorities, as well as the cooperation between GAS NATURAL FENOSA and Nauticor”, said Lars Höglund, CEO of Furetank.

“This type of operation shows that the use of LNG as a marine fuel is an economical, real and available solution for shipping companies, guaranteeing supply at ports around the world”, said Joaquin Mendiluce, Wholesale Commercialisation Manager Iberia of GAS NATURAL FENOSA.

The LNG experts from the two companies decided to work together and cooperate on this operation, thereby expanding their LNG supply network and highlighting the potential of LNG as a marine fuel in Europe. “Our experience with LNG made it possible for this bunkering operation to go smoothly, showing the client that the availability of LNG as a marine fuel is improving day by day”, said Mahinde Abeynaike, CEO of Nauticor.

The Swedish vessel Fure Vinga is the first in a series of six newbuild tankers to be used for the transportation of chemical products owned and operated by Furetank, an LNG leader based in Donsö. This is the second LNG-fuelled vessel in the company’s fleet and joins the oil/chemical tanker Fure West, which has been using LNG for fuel since 2015.

For Nauticor, which is already supplying the Fure West for Furetank in north-west Europe, the cooperation with GAS NATURAL FENOSA highlights the existing LNG supply potential. Nauticor has been leading the way in the development of LNG for maritime applications. It has gained extensive experience and built up a broad network of locations for the provision of LNG bunkering in north-west Europe over recent years.

GAS NATURAL FENOSA has been leading innovative LNG solutions in recent years and is committed to leading the development of LNG bunkering in Iberia, both through occasional supplies such as this operation with the Fure Vinga and through long-term contracts such as the one signed with Balearia.

Natural gas: the key to reducing carbon in maritime transport

As is the case with natural gas for the road haulage sector, the use of LNG as a marine fuel is another option with great potential for lowering carbon emissions in maritime transport given that the vast majority of vessels currently run on petroleum products. The use of LNG as a maritime fuel has several advantages for the environment: it reduces noise by 50%, CO2 emissions by 25% and nitrogen oxide and sulphur oxide emissions by over 80%.

At present, the world’s fleet powered by LNG is increasing by 15-25% every year, which would mean that if this trend continued, by 2025 the world’s LNG-powered fleet would consist of 300-600 vessels. It is estimated that by 2035, 22% of the total consumption of bunkering will be of LNG.

About GAS NATURAL FENOSA

GAS NATURAL FENOSA is a leading Madrid-based multinational group in the energy sector leading the way in gas and electricity integration in Spain and Latin America. It operates in over 30 countries, has an installed capacity of 15.4 MW and a diversified electricity generation mix. It is also one of the largest natural gas distributors in Latin America. The company is focused on a commitment to service and safety for its over 18 million customers on all five continents and the more than 15,000 professionals it employs.

Gas Natural Fenosa is a leader in the commercialisation of gas in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the main liquefied natural gas (LNG) operators in the world, supplying LNG not only to Spain but customers around the world. It has been a world leader in LNG since 1969, operates throughout the gas value chain with a supply portfolio of 30bcm in the Atlantic and Mediterranean basins, and has a fleet of nine LNG tankers. As an expert in LNG, Gas Natural Fenosa develops LNG infrastructure at ports by offering customised solutions to shipping companies and is playing a crucial role in the Mediterranean bunkering market.

About Nauticor GmbH & Co. KG

The company Nauticor GmbH & Co. KG, based in Hamburg, is a leading supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a shipping fuel. As part of The Linde Group, a global leader in engineering and gas, Nauticor combines an extensive range of skills in cryogenic technology, logistics and refuelling to develop LNG supply solutions for maritime clients in North West Europe. The strategy adopted by Nauticor is to cover the entire LNG value chain from terminal to end customer, including supply, transport, storage and bunkering at strategically important ports.


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