Tue 22 Sep 2015 13:08

Gazpromneft Shipping plans LNG bunkering in 2017


Russian firm intends to start supplying LNG in the Baltic Sea Basin.

St. Petersburg-based Gazpromneft Shipping plans to begin carrying out deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2017, according to company representative Vasily Tkachenko.

Speaking at the 'Advanced port fleet- the basis of safety' conference in St. Petersburg yesterday (September 21), Tkachenko remarked that the first LNG bunkering operation would be carried out in the Baltic Sea Basin.

The company would begin by using one bunker tanker, with the number of LNG supply vessels being increased over time, said Tkachenko.

Gazpromneft Shipping predicts that the number of gas-powered ships will increase from 63 ships to 140 ships by 2017, and to 3,700 ships by 2030.

Gazpromneft Shipping was established in December 2008 in order to carry out the operational management of Gazpromneft Marine Bunker's own fleet.

The company supplies marine fuel and petroleum products, operating in key Russian sea and river ports located in North Europe, the Black Sea, Far East, as well as the Estonian port of Tallinn.

The vessels currently operating under Gazpromneft Shipping's management, according to the firm's website, are: Gazpromneft Zuid East, Gazpromneft Zuid West, Gazpromneft Omsk, Gazpromneft Nord East, Gazpromneft East, Gazpromneft West, Gazpromneft Nord, Gazpromneft Zuid, Gazpromneft Nord West.

Key clients include shareholder Gazpromneft Marine Bunker and its subsidiary Gazpromneft Terminal SPb. Other customers include third party marine fuel suppliers, fishing companies and exporters of petroleum products.
Martin Vorgod, CEO of Global Risk Management. Martin Vorgod elevated to CEO of Global Risk Management  

Vorgod, currently CCO at GRM, will officially step in as CEO on December 1, succeeding Peder Møller.
Dorthe Bendtsen, KPI OceanConnect. Dorthe Bendtsen named interim CEO of KPI OceanConnect  

Officer with background in operations and governance to steer firm through transition as it searches for permanent leadership.
Bunker Holding's executive management team, from left to right: CCO Anders Grønborg, COO Peder Møller, CEO Keld R. Demant and CFO Michael Krabbe. Bunker Holding revamps commercial department and management team  

CCO departs; commercial activities divided into sales and operations.
Image of a bunker delivery being performed by Peninsula's Hercules 8000 tanker vessel. Peninsula extends UAE coverage into Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali  

Supplier to provide 'full range of products' after securing bunker licences.
A screenshot taken from Peninsula's homepage on October 4, 2024. Peninsula to receive first of four tankers in Q2 2025  

Methanol-ready vessels form part of bunker supplier's fleet renewal programme.
Stephen Robinson, pictured on his appointment as Head of Bunker Strategy and Procurement at Tankers International. Stephen Robinson heads up bunker desk at Tankers International  

Former Bomin and Cockett MD appointed Head of Bunker Strategy and Procurement.
Chart showing percentage of off-spec and on-spec samples by fuel type, according to VPS. Is your vessel fully protected from the dangers of poor-quality fuel? | Steve Bee, VPS  

Commercial Director highlights issues linked to purchasing fuel and testing quality against old marine fuel standards.
Ships at the Tecon container terminal at the Port of Suape, Brazil. GDE Marine targets Suape LSMGO by year-end  

Expansion plan revealed following '100% incident-free' first month of VLSFO deliveries.
Hercules Tanker Management and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard sign bunker vessel agreement Peninsula CEO seals deal to build LNG bunker vessel  

Agreement signed through shipping company Hercules Tanker Management.
Illustration of Kotug tugboat and the logos of Auramarine and Sanmar Shipyards. Auramarine supply system chosen for landmark methanol-fuelled tugs  

Vessels to enter into service in mid-2025.

↑  Back to Top


 Related Links