Shipping is under intense pressure to reduce CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions, requiring vessel owners to adopt less carbon-intensive fuels and choose alternative energy sources. LNG as a marine fuel has emerged as one of the primary choices as shipping moves towards cutting its CO2 emissions by 50% by 2050.

With a significant increase in the number of LNG-fuelled ships in operation, on order and under construction, investments are being made in new small-scale liquefaction, LNG bunkering vessels, refuelling and port facilities to serve this burgeoning market.

During an intensive, two-day programme, renowned industry experts will examine in individual and panel presentations recent regulatory, safety, financial and operational developments in the LNG as a fuel market.

Key industry players from across the supply chain including vessel owners and operators, LNG terminals and ports, energy majors, charterers, equipment and service providers, regulators and industry associations will discuss the challenges that lie ahead, examining the bottlenecks that need to be overcome to underpin the growth of the LNG as a marine fuel market.

Programme Highlights

LNG bunkering: what is the overall size of the global market?

What is the impact of IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap and future regulations on LNG as a marine fuel?

What LNG bunkering infrastructure is in operation, under development or proposed?

What is the role of LNG in shipping’s goal to decarbonise?

What is the role of government policy in shaping the LNG bunkering industry?

Discover new standards to address unique safety and security risks associated with LNG in vessel operations including port regulations

What small-scale liquefaction capacity is available in the Americas?

Key factors to take into account when preparing terminals for LNG operation

Assess various LNG bunkering options and associated technologies

Why some owners are switching to LNG over other options to reduce emissions? What are the benefits and risks associated with it?

Discover the technological advances and innovations in the LNG Industry and how technology can help natural gas to stay competitive

Explore the challenges of designing and constructing LNG bunker vessels