LNG London, an inland LNG bunker vessel chartered by Shell, has completed over 1,000 LNG bunkering operations across the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp over the past few years.

The vessel, which is owned by LNG Shipping (a cooperation between Victrol and Sogestran), began operations in June 2019 and was the first inland LNG bunkering ship in Europe. With a capacity of 3,000 cbm and a length of 110 meters, it navigates inland waterways to supply LNG to both seagoing vessels and barges.

Victrol, as the vessel's operator, said the achievement reflects the performance of the crew and the vessel's design. The company noted that the LNG London had been built with stringent safety specifications.

Shell is using the LNG London to carry out deliveries of bio-LNG in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) hub. The vessel's ability to navigate inland waterways allows it to refuel vessels within Europe and service the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Additionally, Shell has expanded its bunkering network with the Energy Stockholm, an 8,000 cbm bunker vessel now operating in Antwerp, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge and Amsterdam.