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for the formation of a joint venture via which also with the EPA TIER IV rules regarding shipping companies. In the current energy
the two gas companies plan to carry out joint soot particles. Furthermore, the underwater transition context, LNG represents an
investments and commercial activities. sounds of the vessel are optimised, which attractive alternative to traditional oil-based
The factory would use Russian gas protects the marine environment and ensures fuels consumed in the industry and the
transported to Zvornik via Serbia and would optimal conditions for the scientific work. transportation markets, both from economical
help to improve the security of energy supplies “Our first LNG bunkering operation with and environmental standpoints. By switching
to the region. trucks in Germany was a great success and to LNG, end-consumers can reduce their
we are proud that we can support the Fassmer carbon footprint by up to 20%, lower NOX
shipyard with this very important newbuild emissions by 35% and eliminate most sulfur
The world’s first LNG- project. Gasum have already supported oxides and particulates. Molgas has been a
customers with ship-to-ship deliveries in
pioneer in this field and holds leading market
fuelled research vessel North West Europe. However, this truck-to- positions in Spain, France and Portugal.
ship delivery underlines our commitment
Molgas strategy is to grow the platform in
ATAIR receives LNG in to expand our geographical footprint in Iberia and beyond, leveraging LNG long-term
cost advantage and environmental benefits.
continental Europe. We are working actively
Gasum’s first truck-to-ship on extending our business in the region and INFRAVIA, July 29, 2020
have lined up several projects in Germany,
bunkering operation in Poland, The Netherlands and Belgium.” MIDDLE EAST
says Jacob Granqvist, sales director, LNG
Germany Maritime, Gasum.
GASUM, July 29, 2020
On July 27, the Nordic energy company Nakilat transitions LNG
Gasum has conducted the first truck-to- InfraVia Capital Partners Al Samriya to in-house
ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering
operation in Germany. Gasum delivered invests in small-scale LNG management
LNG to the world’s first LNG-fueled research
vessel ATAIR. ATAIR is currently under infrastructure through the Nakilat has assumed full ship management
construction at Fassmer shipyard in Berne/ and operations of Q-Max LNG carrier Al
Motzen in Germany. acquisition of Molgas Samriya from Shell Trading and Shipping
ATAIR is the world’s first LNG-fuelled with effect from July 27, 2020, as part of the
research vessel. The vessel will enter into InfraVia announces the acquisition by second phase of its planned fleet management
service in 2020 and will replace the old InfraVia European Fund IV of Molgas transition programme.
ATAIR, commissioned in 1987. Fassmer was Energy Holding, the leading European With a cargo carrying capacity of 263,300
awarded the contract to build the ship for the small-scale LNG infrastructure platform. cubic metres, Al Samriya is wholly-owned by
German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic With the support of its new shareholder, Nakilat and chartered by Qatargas. The vessel
Agency (BSH), which will use the vessel for Molgas ambitions to accelerate the roll-out of built in South Korea by Daewoo Shipbuilding
sea surveying, wreck search and research. its energy transition solutions towards new & Marine Engineering was delivered in
Gasum is delivering the LNG and supporting markets. February 2009 and has been in service ever
Fassmer in the execution of the operation at Molgas is a small-scale liquefied natural since.
the shipyard. gas (LNG) platform with a 20+ year track Al Samriya is the fourth vessel that will
The decision to equip the ATAIR with record. Molgas provides (i) integrated come under the management of Nakilat
engines that can run on LNG was made LNG infrastructure solutions to more Shipping Qatar Ltd. (NSQL) this year,
because LNG emits significantly less emissions than 100 off-grid industrial customers, (ii) bringing the total number of vessels managed
compared to a diesel-fueled ship. As a result, owns and operates LNG filling stations by NSQL to 23, comprising of 19 LNG and
the new ATAIR does not only comply with for heavy-duty trucks and (iii) provides four LPG carriers.
the TIER III exhaust emission regulations, but bunkering infrastructure and services to NAKILAT, July27, 2020

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