FortisBC plant near Vancouver advances with West Coast LNG fuel hub project for shipping
A liquefied natural gas jetty expansion project at the existing Tilbury Island plant of utility FortisBC in the Canadian province of British Columbia is advancing and is expected to lead to small-scale exports to Asia and a West Coast LNG fuel hub for shipping.
Canadian province starts process to have West Coast LNG bunkering hub in place by 2020
Canada has started the regulatory process for a liquefied natural gas jetty expansion project being undertaken at the existing Tilbury Island plant of utility FortisBC in British Columbia that will lead to small-scale LNG exports to Asia and a West Coast LNG bunkering hub.
LNG ferries for BC
June 12 (LNGJ) - The American Bureau of Shipping said that the “Spirit of British Columbia”, one of two ferries classed by ABS that will use LNG as fuel, has completed its conversion and is back in operation for BC Ferries of Canada. “The conversion of these vessels to operate on LNG is an important milestone for BC Ferries and the region, supporting more efficient and environmentally-friendly transportation,” said ABS Vice President for Global Gas Solutions, Patrick Janssens. “With the increased pressure for environmental compliance, LNG as fuel is a practical option for many marine owners and operators,” added Janssens. ABS said the “Spirit of British Columbia” was the first to undergo conversion while its sister vessel, the “Spirit of Vancouver Island”, is expected to complete its conversion in the first quarter of 2019 at the Remontowa Ship Repair Yard in the Polish port of Gdansk.
