Gasum and Equinor have announced a new long-term contract that will see Gasum continue to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Equinor’s fleet of vessels. This agreement builds upon the success of their previous partnership and reinforces their commitment to sustainable energy. Gasum’s bunker vessels, including Coralius, Kairos, and Coral Energy, will be utilised for the bunkering operations.
In addition to LNG supply, the agreement also includes support services such as cooling down and gassing up, which have been a part of Gasum’s previous collaboration with Equinor. Gasum has already organized three separate LNG cool down operations for Equinor in Skagen this year.
Both Gasum and Equinor share a common goal of achieving sustainability in the energy sector. Equinor aims to become a net-zero emissions energy company by 2050. By using LNG in maritime transport, the companies can achieve significant environmental benefits. LNG enables the complete removal of sulfur oxides (SOx) and particles, as well as a reduction of up to 85 percent in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. Additionally, LNG reduces CO2 emissions by at least 20 percent compared to conventional marine fuel such as marine gasoil (MGO). Moreover, LNG can be interchanged with liquefied biogas (LBG/bio-LNG), which further reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 90 percent compared to conventional fuel.
By utilising LNG and bio-LNG, the maritime industry can immediately reduce emissions instead of waiting for future solutions. Gasum has set a strategic goal to bring seven terawatt hours (7 TWh) of renewable gas to the market annually by 2027. Achieving this target would result in a combined carbon dioxide reduction of 1.8 million tonnes per year for Gasum’s customers. This commitment highlights Gasum’s dedication to driving the transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
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