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

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete with results
Geo-spatial type
Infrastructure Node
EU Contribution
€12 581 818
Project website
Project Acronym
ReaLNG
STRIA Roadmaps
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT)
Infrastructure (INF)
Transport mode
Waterborne icon
Transport policies
Environmental/Emissions aspects,
Deployment planning/Financing/Market roll-out
Transport sectors
Passenger transport,
Freight transport

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.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
Inea
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
2014-EU-TM-0095-W

Results

The Action contributed to the implementation of the SECA and MARPOL regulations by promoting an environmentally beneficial fuel for short sea shipping.

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Shell Western Lng B.v.
Address
Carel Van Bylandtlaan 30, 2596 The Hague, Netherlands
Partner Organisations
Organisation
Stichting Stc-Group
Address
Lloydstraat, 3024 EA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Organisation website

Technologies

Technology Theme
Alternative fuels
Technology
LNG refuelling station
Development phase
Implementation
Technology Theme
Alternative fuels
Technology
LNG conversion
Development phase
Implementation

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