Blog posts by
Ingo Emde

In light of global environmental issues, reducing sulphur emissions is essential – and that includes the shipping industry. One alternative to this is to use sulphur-free LNG as a "transition" fuel.

There are many things to consider when loading and unloading tankers. Safety first always applies - especially when it comes to cryogenic liquefied gases such as LNG.

Building LNG tankers is precision work. To minimise the evaporation of liquefied natural gas, the tanks are like massive Thermos flasks that have double or triple barriers and insulation.

The importance of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for new ships has been growing for some time now.

The demand for LNG is booming. The trade volume of LNG had already been constantly increasing over the previous five decades. But what role will it play in the future? The fact is: LNG is likely to be used for a long time to come.

Most seagoing vessels are big polluters. But things have been improving for a long time. LNG engines significantly reduce emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitric oxides and particulate matter.

Bio LNG has two decisive advantages over LNG from fossil fuels: It is a renewable, climate-neutral energy source, and its generation can be decentralised.

LNG is classified as explosion group IIA and temperature class T1 according to ATEX and IECEx . This means that explosion protection must be guaranteed across the entire value creation chain.

Before liquefied natural gas (LNG) can be used in process plants or power plants, or fed into the gas pipeline, it must "return to its original form". However, there are some process and safety aspects that must be taken into account.

It seems straightforward: Cool natural gas to a low enough temperature and there you have it – the coveted LNG. But it's not quite that simple. And what's more, nothing can happen without explosion protection.

As part of the energy revolution, liquefied natural gas (LNG) can make an important contribution to supply security as a transition solution. Since LNG is highly flammable, explosion protection must be guaranteed throughout the entire value chain.

Shipping companies must get on board and implement the switch to more environmentally friendly fuels on their ships. Many are considering the use of LNG as a fuel. Learn more about how LNG is changing the face of shipping for the long term.