SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition aiming to accelerate the widespread adoption of LNG as a marine fuel, on Wednesday announced the addition of
Skangas as member.
Skangas joins SEA\LNG's growing roster of
34 members. The Norwegian LNG bunker supplier brings to the coalition its knowledge of LNG production, sourcing and delivery, and the construction of key LNG infrastructure for marine deliveries, from land-based infrastructure to LNG bunkering vessels (LNGBVs). Last year, the company says it
completed 1,000 LNG bunkering operations
Among Skangas's fleet is the bunkering vessel Coralius, which conducts ship-to-ship operations primarily in the North and Baltic Seas.
The Coralius is one of six LNGBVs currently in operation - three of which have been commissioned by SEA\LNG members - while another 13 are in development.
Peter Keller, SEA\LNG chairman and executive vice president, TOTE Inc., commented: "Skangas will be a valued addition to our growing coalition. We're proud that our members have individually operated at the forefront of the industry, creating landmark developments in the supply and operation of LNG bunkers.
"Together, the coalition cooperates to inspire change and create a driving force behind the uptake of LNG as an environmentally and commercially important fuel. Collaboration, demonstration, and communication on key areas such as safety, regulation, emissions, and the economic case are essential to providing the confidence and demand required for an effective and efficient global LNG value chain."
Kimmo Rahkamo, CEO of Skangas, commented: "When the Coralius began operating last fall, it marked a major turning point for the market. Ship-to-ship bunkering is central to supporting the maritime industry's interest in using LNG as a marine fuel; the flexibility of the operations allows vessels to access LNG at higher transfer rates in a vastly expanded geographic area. In joining SEA\LNG, we hope to connect with like-minded industry leaders to optimise the LNG value chain across the shipping industry."
