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of utilizing methanation technology Three LNG-fueled ships earn toward LNG-fueled ships, for example, by
for zero-emission ship fuels. Through cooperating in LNG fuel supply trials in the
its activities, the WG aims to reduce top energy conservation ports of Kobe and Nagoya.
greenhouse gas emissions to zero in The Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower
sea transportation, which accounts for rating Murasaki are slated for launching from the
99.6% of Japanese imports and exports, end of 2022 through the first half of 2023 on
and thereby contribute to the formation Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) today announced the Ferry Sunflower-operated Osaka-Beppu
of a sustainable society. Specifically, that three MOL Group vessels-the LNG- route as an alternative to existing vessels.
the nine companies listed above plan to fueled tugboat Ishin and the ferries Sunflower MOL, July 15, 2020
assume carbon recycling supply chain of Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki have earned
methanation fuel that involves the supply the top rating of five stars from the Japanese
of feedstock CO2, transportation of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport OCEANIA
feedstock, methanation, and conversion and Tourism (MLIT)’s energy conservation
into marine fuel. They will calculate the rating system for coastal ships. The rating is APPEA: EPBC
estimated amount of CO2 emissions in based on LNG-fueled ships environmental
the supply chain, and based on these performance, specifically a reduction of more recommendations a step in
results, identify technical challenges and than 20% in emissions of carbon dioxide
develop a roadmap for its realization. (CO2) compared to vessels powered by the right direction
The first stage of activities involves: (1) conventional heavy oil.
Separation, capture and liquefaction of CO2 The Ishin, owned by MOL and operated Australia’s oil and gas sector welcomed
emitted from steelworks (2) Transportation by its group company Nihon Tug-Boat today’s interim report into the review of the
of liquefied CO2 by ship to a hydrogen and Japan’s first LNG-fueled ferries-the Environment Protection and Biodiversity
supply site (3) Generation of synthetic Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki Conservation Act 1999 as it provides
methane from CO2 and hydrogen by are under construction and slated for an important pathway to more efficient
methanation reaction, and (4) Liquefaction operation by Ferry Sunflower. environmental approvals processes while
of the synthetic methane and using it as The three vessels had already earned ensuring protection of the environment
marine fuel (Figure 1). In addition to the highest rating of four stars under the and delivering greater certainty for future
obtaining an approximate value of CO2 ministry’s temporary rating system, and investment.
emissions in this assumed supply chain, with the system in full operation, have once APPEA Chief Executive Andrew
the group will also identify challenges and again received top honors. McConville said the recommendation for
decide whether to proceed with subsequent The Ishin, the first LNG-fueled ship consistent national environmental standards
next-stage activities along with the content owned by MOL, is in operation and focused on outcomes rather than process
of those activities. The acquired knowledge building a solid track record as the first will help improve environmental protection
will also be widely disclosed in and out of LNG-fueled tugboat serving Osaka Bay. while supporting businesses’ needs.
the industry. MOL also promotes the wider use of LNG “While we still need time to consider
MOL, July 16, 2020 as a marine fuel as a forerunner in the trend the Interim Report in detail, the headline

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