Denmark’s first LNG terminal

The new 500 cubic metre LNG terminal will give Fjord Line the opportunity to optimise the operation of its two cruise ferries, M/S Bergensfjord and M/S Stavangerfjord that sail the routes between Bergen, Stavanger and Hirtshals, as well as between Langesund and Hirtshals.

This means that the ferries do not have to carry more fuel than is needed, helping to reinforce the operator’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Morten Larsen, CEO at Fjord Line, said: “This LNG terminal is the first step in the future development. We wish to expand the terminal so that, in addition to bunkering our own two cruise ferries, M/S Bergensfjord and M/S Stavangerfjord, we can also offer bunkering to other ships running on LNG. With this, we are expanding the commercial foundation for the development of LNG supply for ships on one of the world’s most trafficked sailing routes.”

Anker Laden-Andersen, Chairman of the Board at the Port of Hirshals, said: “With the strict international demands on the limitation of emission of environmentally harmful material, it’s highly important for the port that we continuously work with companies such as Fjord Line that focus on developing the fuels of the future.”

When it comes to the external market, the Port of Hirtshals has the added advantage that it is in a strategic location meaning that ships that run on LNG can bunker LNG at the port without having to spend time and fuel going off scheduled routes.