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Turning LNG as marine fuel into reality in the North Sea-Baltic region

Project

ReaLNG - Turning LNG as marine fuel into reality in the North Sea-Baltic region


Funding origin:
European
European Union
STRIA Roadmaps:
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Vehicle design and manufacturing
Low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT)
Low-emission alternative energy for transport
Transport infrastructure (INF)
Transport infrastructure
Transport mode:
Waterborne
Waterborne
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Freight transport
Project website:
Duration:
Start date: 01/01/2014,
End date: 01/09/2017

Status: Finished
Funding details:
Total cost:
€12 581 818
EU Contribution:
€12 581 818

Overview

Background & policy context:

As of January 2015 a new sulphur regulation entered into force, limiting sulphur emissions from ships in the Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) area.

Objectives:

The aim of the Action was to ensure deployment of LNG in the area and upgrade the maritime link in the North Sea–Baltic Sea region by providing a bunkering vessel and LNG-related infrastructure in the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Lubeck. This is a horizontal wider benefits Action, under Motorways of the Sea.

Methodology:

The ReaLNG Action consisted of designing, building and operating a maritime LNG bunker vessel as well as all the necessary port investment for LNG bunkering. It also included the implementation of training courses and pilot trainings rolled out in the field of LNG operations based on the specific needs of ports and the maritime operators.

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