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Petronas delivers

Hiroshima Gas’ first carbon

neutral LNG cargo

Malaysia LNG, a subsidiary of Petronas,
has successfully delivered a carbon neutral
LNG (CNLNG) cargo to Hiroshima Gas
(Hiroshima Gas), a continuity of Petronas’
commitment towards becoming a sustainable
solutions partner to its customers.
its performance in the LNG carrier business and COO: Keita Ishii; headquarters: Minato- This CNLNG delivery also augurs well
and safety in navigation and cargo handling ku, Tokyo) acquired approval in principle with Hiroshima Gas’ management philosophy
earned high regard from CNOOC Group, (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping to be a company trusted by the communities
leading to the successful conclusion of the regarding an ammonia bunkering vessel. it serves.
contract. The project is part of a joint development Petronas vice president of LNG marketing
The project was realised through a study on ammonia fuel supply chain and trading, Shamsairi Ibrahim said: “We are
partnership between MOL and COSCO in Singapore. MOL, which already has proud to grow our 16-year relationship by
Shipping LNG Investment (Shanghai) acquired experience and knowledge of LNG being Hiroshima Gas’ chosen partner for their
(CSLNG). MOL and CSLNG already jointly bunkering vessels, will play a leading role first CNLNG cargo. Providing cleaner energy
own and operate total 17 LNG carriers for in this project together with its partners in solutions through carbon offsets will not only
the ExxonMobil project, an LNG transport the LNG bunkering business in Singapore positively impact the LNG industry but will
project for China Petroleum and Chemical – TotalEnergies Marine Fuels and Pavilion also create sustainable value for businesses,
(Sinopec), and the Yamal project. Building Energy Singapore. societies and the world at large.”
on the success of these projects, MOL and MOL and Itochu jointly designed the Commenting on the deal, Hiroshima Gas
CSLNG have also concluded project heads of ammonia bunkering vessel in cooperation senior executive officer, Kazunori Tamura
agreement (PHOA) for collaboration on the with Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard, said: “Our business as a city gas supplier is
new project. and after conducting a risk assessment seeing an increasing need to offer carbon
LNG is drawing attention in China as an (Hazard Identification Study: HAZID) neutral city gas to our end-buyers. Petronas’
alternative to conventional fossil fuel due to with the partners in Singapore, applied for ability to provide such solution is certainly
increased awareness of the move toward low- and received the AIP. The vessel’s design essential to ensure we are on track in our
carbon and decarbonisation. LNG demand incorporates extensive safety measures in sustainability goals. We are pleased to have
in China is expected to continue to expand, consideration of ammonia’s toxicity. collaborated with Petronas for our first
making the nation the world’s largest importer Marine engine manufacturers around the CNLNG cargo.”
of LNG. world are working to develop an ammonia- Petronas’ partnership with its long-term
MOL continually addresses environment fuelled engine. Delivery of the first ammonia- customers in CNLNG solution demonstrates
issues in line with “MOL Group fuelled vessel is expected in the late 2020s at its commitment as a responsible LNG
Environmental Vision 2.1”, and the group is the earliest. The ammonia bunkering vessel, provider to advance a common sustainability
unified in working to achieve net zero GHG which we jointly developed, will supply these agenda.
emissions by 2050 and realize a decarbonised next-generation-fuelled vessels. PETRONAS, January 10, 2022
society. It will also further deepen and develop Ammonia is in the spotlight as a promising
its knowhow and build an even stronger next-generation clean energy source that
record of success in China as it seeks to produces no carbon dioxide (CO2) during OCEANIA
contribute to the ongoing growth of China’s combustion. MOL is working to develop
LNG business as a multimodal shipping ammonia-fuelled vessels and create an McDermott wins
corporate group. ammonia transport business, in the hopes
MITSUI OSK LINES, January 12, 2022 of launching net zero emission ocean-going Scarborough EPCIC contract
vessels during the current decade and
MOL acquires AIP for achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) After successfully completing the Front-
End Engineering Design (FEED) for
emissions by 2050, as stated in the “MOL
ammonia bunkering Group Environmental Vision 2.1.” At the same the Scarborough Project, McDermott
International has been awarded a contract
time, MOL will contribute to the reduction
vessel – toward realising of GHG emissions not only in our group by Woodside, as Operator for and on behalf
of the Scarborough Joint Venture, for the
business but also in society through initiatives
ammonia bunkering such as the development of an ammonia fuel engineering, procurement, construction,
installation and commissioning (EPCIC)
bunkering vessel that supplies ammonia fuel
business in Singapore to other vessels and establishing an ammonia services for its Floating Production Unit
supply chain.
(FPU) offshore Western Australia. The
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL; president and CEO: MITSUI OSK LINES, January 11, 2022 integrated scope also includes the design,
Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that fabrication, integration, transportation and
the company, along with ITOCHU (president installation of the hull and topsides.

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