LNG

Spanish ferry company Baleària, which is continuing with its build-out of dual-fuelled ferries with gas capability for use on its Mediterranean routes, has become the first company in the Spanish shipping sector to sign a “sustainable financing” agreement.

Spanish ferry company Balearia is continuing with its build-out of dual-fueled ferries with liquefied natural gas capability by starting sea trials for its latest vessel as it increases cleaner LNG fuel use for its Mediterranean routes.

Nov 19 (LNGJ) - Spanish shipping company Balearia has begun retrofitting its “Napoles” ferry to be powered by liquified natural gas. The ferry, which operates on the Barcelona-Ibiza route, arrived at the Gibraltar Gibdock shipyard where it will be modified and have an LNG tank installed with a completion date set for February 2019. The two engines currently on the ship will be switched to dual-fuel LNG and diesel engines produced by the German-owned company, MAN Energy Solutions. Balearia said there were also plans for the retrofitting of its sister ship, the “Sicilia”, to have LNG capability.

Gas Natural Fenosa, the Spain-based utility company and liquefied natural gas market participant, said it signed an exclusive 10-year bunkering contract to supply LNG fuel to the ports served by Spanish ferry company Balearia.

Gas Natural Fenosa, the Spain-based global energy company and utility, has used a jetty-side truck to fuel a ferry with liquefied natural gas at the Port of Barcelona for the first time.