LEAD STORY
Stark rebound in China’s LNG demand unlikely to upend markets
Written by AJ KotzeUncertainty abounds about the scale and speed of China’s economic recovery after almost three years of lockdowns and the impact on energy consumption. But analysts are confident that even a stronger-than-expected Chinese LNG demand growth this year is unlikely to cause a repeat of the 2022 chaos; our Markets Editor Anja Karl has more.
The ‘New German Pace’ in LNG import infrastructure expansion has received sharp criticism of its proportionality, resulting in robust public debate over costs and energy security, our Markets Editor Alexander Wilk reports.
Also in this issue
Our preliminary March data again show weaker LNG output globally although exports were still up year-on-year. Meanwhile, net demand continued to slacken, our Market Editor Alexander Wilk reports.
Working towards reducing methane emissions/slip on board ship
Written by AJ KotzeMuch has been said about negating the effect of methane emissions/methane slip in shipping. In the past six months, a new coalition has been set up mainly involving shipowners and operators with the help of Lloyd’s Register (LR). Technical Editor Ian Cochran reports.
Following on from the formation of MAMII (see previous page), the Green Ray consortium, which includes Wärtsilä, has secured European Union funding to develop solutions to minimise methane slip from marine engines.
US-based containership operator Matson Navigation Co is to convert the main engine of its 3,600 TEU containership, ‘Kaimana Hila’, from an MAN B&W S90ME-C10.5 to a dual-fuel ME-GI unit, capable of running on LNG.
Collaboration drives next generation LNG training
Written by AJ KotzeAs LNG refuelling becomes more common place at ports around the world, the need for technical training is on the rise, with major energy firms forging new partnerships to invest in education. Fuelling Editor Malcolm Ramsay has more.
A round-up of latest events, company and industry news
Written by AJ KotzeAVENIR LNG, the European small-scale LNG fleet owner, terminals operators and a supplier to off-grid customers, has joined with a Chinese bunkering company to deliver LNG fuel to a ship in Shanghai owned by Israel’s ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.
