Carrier vessel first to bunker with LNG in UK

摘要

LNG provider, Flogas, and Associated British Ports (ABP) have joined forces to bunker a ship with LNG for the first time ever in the UK. The 110m carrier, Ireland, which is operated by Norway-based KGJ Cement AS, completed the bunkering at the Port of Immingham on 16 August this year. Managing director at Flogas, Lee Gannon, is optimistic that the milestone is a sign of things to come: "At Flogas, we pride ourselves on leading the way when it comes to developing the LNG industry in the UK, and exploring new opportunities for end users to benefit from this highly versatile fuel. There is great potential for LNG in the maritime industry as a more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional oil-based bunker fuels, but until now this potential has remained untapped here in the UK."