LNG reduces shipping emissions by up to 21%: study

2019-04-23T12:42:00

The SEA\LNG and SGMF commissioned study found LNG-fuelled 2-stroke slow speed engines emitted 14% to 21% fewer greenhouse gases than HFO-fuelled engines. (Credit: Gasum)

An independent study report launched 11 April revealed that greenhouse gas reductions of up to 21% are achievable now from liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, compared with current oil-based marine fuels over the entire life-cycle from Well-to-Wake.

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