LNG Bunkering & The Decarbonisation Transition
With mounting regulatory pressures, LNG is the key transitional fuel helping the maritime sector meet decarbonisation goals. This theme explores how LNG bunkering supports emissions reduction while aligning with global sustainability targets.
The Future Fuel Mix: Bio-LNG, Synthetic LNG & Beyond
The summit looks ahead at emerging fuels like Bio-LNG and Synthetic LNG. Discussions will focus on their viability, infrastructure readiness, and how these next-gen fuels will reshape the LNG bunkering landscape.
Infrastructure Expansion & Supply Chain Challenges
As LNG-fueled vessels surge, infrastructure must scale to meet demand. This theme addresses bottlenecks in port capacity, bunkering facilities, and logistics, offering solutions to strengthen supply chains across the region.
Retrofitting, Newbuilds & Technology Innovations
Delegates will weigh the business case for retrofitting versus newbuilds, while exploring the latest technologies driving efficiency, safety, and digitalisation in LNG bunkering operations.
Financing LNG Bunkering Growth
Securing capital for bunkering projects is critical. This theme covers financing strategies, risk mitigation, and partnerships to unlock investments in LNG infrastructure and future fuel solutions.
RCurrent Operation: DNV's Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform indicates that there are currently over 600 LNG-powered vessels in operation, excluding LNG carriers.
Record Deliveries: In 2024, there were a record number of LNG-powered vessel deliveries, with 169 vessels delivered, and 264 new orders for LNG-fueled vessels were placed, also a record.
Growth Projections: The number of LNG-powered vessels in operation is projected to double by the end of the decade, according to the AFI order book.
LNG Bunker Vessels: The number of LNG bunker vessels in operation has also grown significantly, with continued growth expected.
Global Fleet: SEA-LNG reports that LNG-fueled vessels now make up 6% of the global fleet by deadweight tonnage (DWT) when considering current orders.
Vessel Types: The portfolio of LNG-fuelled ships currently in operation includes container ships, crude oil tankers, oil/chemical tankers, and bulk carriers.