LNG Bunkering

GTT: ‘Further successes’ in LNG marine fuel market in 2018

‘In conjunction with our partners, we are continuing our efforts to become a long-term player in this new ecosystem.’

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7 years ago

February 27, 2019

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Engineering firm GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz), which develops containment systems for the transportation and storage of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has ended its financial year for 2018 with several developments in the LNG as marine fuels market.

It recorded an order for a 18,600 m3 capacity LNG bunkering vessel at the beginning of 2018 operated by Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. and chartered by Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions (TMFGS) for supplying LNG to future container ships of CMA CGM.

In July 2018, GTT also recorded an order from the Vard shipyard to build LNG tanks for the Commandant Charcot, the first LNG-powered cruiser icebreaker.

In 2018, it further formed three new Technical Assistance and License Agreements (TALAs) with Sembcorp Marine, Keppel Offshore & Marine and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to share knowledge of several items, including the use of LNG as a fuel for vessel propulsion.

“On the promising market of LNG fuel, we achieved further successes, which once again confirmed our ability to meet the needs of ship-owners in this area,” said Philippe Berterottière, Chairman & CEO of GTT.

“Less than a year away from the Global Sulphur Cap, and in an increasingly stringent regulatory environment, especially in the main trading ports, the interest of ship-owners for our LNG propulsion solutions is becoming clear.

“In conjunction with our partners, we are continuing our efforts to become a long-term player in this new ecosystem.

“I wish to reiterate that, beyond the benefits for GTT, the adoption of LNG as a fuel for merchant vessels is a major step forward for the planet in terms of reducing polluting emissions.”

In January 2018, GTT completed the acquisition of Ascenz, a Singapore-based company specialised in Smart Shipping.

A recently announced LNG bunkering tanker to be constructed by Sembcorp Marine will have two GTT Mark III Flex membrane tanks with a combined 12,000 m3 capacity.

Photo credit: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Published: 27 February, 2019

LNG Bunkering

Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

“Hai Yang Shi You 302” supplied container ship “MSC Maria Laura” with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area, after the bunkering vessel received bonded LNG in Zhoushan.

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July 6, 2026

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Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Zhejiang Province on Saturday (27 June) completed its first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation at Chuanshan Port Area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, according to Hangzhou Customs.

Bunkering vessel Hai Yang Shi You 302 travelled to ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving terminal to load bonded LNG. The vessel then supplied container ship MSC Maria Laura with 3,500 cubic meters of bonded LNG at Chuanshan Port Area.

Zhejiang Province wraps up first cross-regional bonded LNG bunkering operation

Compared with the traditional single-port bunkering model, the cross-regional operation removes the geographical barriers between Zhoushan’s gas supply and bunkering demand in Ningbo’s core port area, enabling cross-port LNG transfer within the province.

“The new operating model addresses longstanding constraints associated with the geographical limitations of LNG supply reloading and tight operational time windows,” said Chen Bangkui, Business Manager at CNOOC Zhejiang New Energy Co Ltd.

“We can now flexibly source bonded LNG from both Zhoushan and Ningbo, significantly improving operational flexibility and efficiency.”

Photo credit: Hangzhou Customs
Published: 6 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Port of Bilbao grants Molgas truck-to-ship LNG bunkering licence

Molgas says the licence marked a milestone that strengthens its ability to continue developing new supply opportunities across Spanish ports.

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July 6, 2026

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Port of Bilbao grants Molgas truck-to-ship LNG bunkering licence

Madrid-headquartered Molgas Energy Group on Friday (3 July) said the company has been granted an operating licence to supply LNG bunker fuel to vessels at the Port of Bilbao through Truck-to-Ship (TTS) operation.

Molgas said the licence marked a milestone that strengthens its ability to continue developing new supply opportunities across Spanish ports.

“In addition, in recent weeks, we took part in the presentation of the new LNG Supply Tender Model at the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. We participated as part of the Gasnam working group specialising in TTS operations, contributing our expertise to the development of the sector,” it said.

The event was attended by the Secretary General for Air and Maritime Transport, the President of State Ports, and the Director General of the Merchant Marine.

Photo credit: Molgas
Published: 6 July, 2026

LNG Bunkering

Gasum secures LNG bunker fuel supply deal for Fjord1 ferries

Both signed a long-term agreement on the supply of LNG for a group of ferries operating the daily Arsvågen–Mortavika route connecting Stavanger and Haugesund along E39.

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July 6, 2026

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Gasum secures LNG bunker fuel supply deal for Fjord1 ferries

Energy company Gasum on Wednesday (1 July) said it has signed a long-term agreement with Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1 on the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a group of ferries operating the daily Arsvågen–Mortavika route connecting Stavanger and Haugesund along E39.

The agreement covers fuel supply for four main ferries and one backup ferry.

“We are very pleased that Fjord1 has selected Gasum as its LNG supplier for this important ferry route. The agreement underlines our ability to provide reliable LNG deliveries for demanding maritime operations thanks to our fully integrated and seamless supply chain,” said Jacob Granqvist, Vice President, Maritime, Gasum.

“For Fjord1, reliable fuel supply is essential to maintaining safe and predictable ferry operations on one of Norway’s most important ferry routes. We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Gasum, which supports our focus on operational reliability, efficient logistics and our long-term ambition to provide safe and environmentally friendly transport for our customers, contracting authorities and partners,” said Tor Kristoffersen, Head of regional operations, Fjord1.

Fjord1 is a Norwegian ferry company, transporting over 20 million passengers annually. The company is a supplier of critical infrastructure to coastal Norway.

The Arsvågen–Mortavika ferry connection is an important transport link on the Norwegian west coast. Gasum will bunker the ferries truck-to-ship at both ends of the route, requiring precise scheduling to keep ferry operations running smoothly.

Gasum’s extensive supply network of terminals, vessels and trucks makes the company an optimal partner for an operator such as Fjord1 for whom reliability of fuel supply is essential.

Gasum supplies LNG and bio-LNG to different types of maritime customers, from service vessels to container ships, across North-Western Europe. Gasum is able to offer a unique layer of flexibility to its bunkering services and a seamless transition to low or negative emission bio-LNG either fully or as a blend of any ratio with LNG.

Photo credit: Gasum
Published: 6 July, 2026