Why is LNG making waves?

摘要

Tighter emission regulations and sustainability goals have caused many companies to reevaluate the fuel utilized when transporting products to their customers. While many on-road trucking fleets and industrial companies are already using alternative fuels to reduce emissions, shipowners are replacing conventional oil-based fuels with liquefied natural gas (LNG). In the U.S., both TOTE Maritime (TOTE) and Crowley Maritime (Crowley) constructed dual-fueled cargo ships and are fueling these vessels with LNG as they transport products to and from Puerto Rico. Other cargo companies and many cruise line companies have announced they will be adding LNG fueled vessels to their fleets in order to reduce their carbon footprint. Fueling with LNG will allow these companies to meet the International Maritime Organization (IMO) January 1, 2020, sulfur oxide mandate and to achieve their sustainability goals.