VOC MEASURES HAMPERED WITHOUT TERMINAL INVESTMENT

Using a VOC recovery system (pictured) for loadings would yield net CO2 equivalent (CO2e) savings of 1,200-1,500 metric tonnes per loading of a VLCC. (credit: Wärtsilä Gas Solutions)

Norway and Canada have proposed onboard measures for reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from tankers, but some in the industry argue that more action is needed by terminals.

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