KPI OceanConnect completes 1st LNG bunkering for SFL's car carrier
KPI OceanConnect, a marine LNG bunkering specialist, has collaborated with Titan Clean Fuels and SFL Corp, a global ship owner, to complete SFL's first LNG bunkering operation for the newly built car carrier, the Emden, KPI OceanConnect said on December 5. The operation took place in the Port of Emden, Germany.
Michael Schaap, commercial director, Titan, said that the demand for LNG is rising as it is becoming a mainstream fuel since it is widely available today and enables ship operators to reduce emissions now.
“This operation highlights our commitment to consistently serve our clients as a trustworthy provider of cleaner fuels and we look forward to continuing to enhance our LNG and bio-LNG bunkering capabilities as the market grows, enabling us to supply (bio) LNG to even larger vessels,” Schaap said.
"We are incredibly proud of the trust displayed in us by a forward-thinking owner such as SFL, and delighted to have partnered with a world-class supplier, Titan, to complete this supply of 3,000 m3 of LNG," commented Jesper Sorensen, global head of alternative fuels and carbon markets at KPI OceanConnect.
"This significant achievement underscores KPI OceanConnect's unwavering commitment to supporting the growing role of LNG in the shipping industry's energy transition. The operation marks our inaugural LNG deal for a car carrier – testament to the company's dedication to advancing sustainability through partnerships up and down the supply chain," Sorensen added.
The three companies collectively recognise LNG as a crucial component of the future fuel mix for the maritime industry, KPI OceanConnect said.