LNG packs industry punch

The addition of Puget LNG strengthens SEA-LNG’s membership base on the North American west coast. Puget LNG’s investment in its quay-side facility in the Port of Tacoma in Seattle reflects the fact that LNG is now commercially competitive and offers financial risk mitigation to shipowners choosing this lower-carbon marine fuel. The facility provides LNG for Puget LNG’s commercial customers as well as a domestic supply back-up for Puget Sound Energy’s customers.

Peter Keller, chairman of SEA-LNG, commented: “The operational launch of Puget LNG’s port of Tacoma facility is yet another positive step down the decarbonisation pathway. In environmentally sensitive areas, such as the waters surrounding the Port of Tacoma, it is essential to remember that LNG protects oceans, creates a healthier environment in terms of air quality, and is proven safe. Tackling climate challenge is a shared responsibility and must start now – waiting is not an option.”

Supporting shipping decarbonisation

Blake Littauer, Director of Business Development, Puget LNG said: “The Port of Tacoma is well-placed as a port of call for LNG-fuelled ships and we are committed to supporting shipowners who want to lower their carbon footprint today, while also creating future potential for bio and synthetic LNG to a fully decarbonised future for shipping.”

LNG’s pathway to a carbon-neutral future through transition to bio and synthetic LNG is gaining recognition and the availability of bio-LNG is accelerating. The uptake of bio, and eventually synthetic, LNG is made simple through the use of existing engine technology and infrastructure.

SEA-LNG and SGMF will shortly announce the results of the 2nd Lifecycle GHG Emission Study on the use of LNG as a Marine Fuel from Sphera (formerly thinkstep).