Port of Yokohama Ponders LNG Bunkering

Yokohama could be Japan’s first port of call for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering, subject to

the outcome of a feasibility study launched by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

and Tourism (MLIT). Taking part in the study is Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), the

largest marine transporter in Japan.

This study is examining the technological and infrastructural requirements for establishment of an

LNG bunkering hub at the port of Yokohama to supply LNG as fuel to ships. A kick-off meeting of the

study’s steering committee was held on June 9 for the creation of a facility development plan by the

end of the year.

In accordance with the NYK Group’s medium-term management plan, “More Than Shipping 2018,”

NYK has started the process of using LNG to fuel some ships. In August 2015, the company

received delivery of Japan’s first LNG-fueled tugboat named “Sakigake”. Moreover, NYK has already

begun construction of world-first LNG-fueled car carrier and LNG bunkering vessel, and has teamed

with ENGIE and the Mitsubishi Corporation to develop the LNG bunkering business. NYK looks

forward to applying the company’s knowledge and know-how to this study for the development of

LNG fuel for ships.

Gazprom Expands CNG/LNG Fuel Presence in Europe

As of the end of 2015, Gazprom and its affiliates owned 52 CNG filling stations in Europe – Germany, the

Czech Republic, and Poland – representing an almost 1.5-fold increase from 2014. Since early 2016, the

Company added 14 more units to its CNG station network, bringing their number to 66. It is planned to

expand the network further by the end of this year.

Gazprom continues to strengthen its position in international NGV markets by, inter alia, collaborating

with its partners.

In Germany’s port of Rostock, Gazprom and Gasunie are constructing a small-scale LNG terminal for

receiving, storing, and shipping liquefied natural gas that will be used as a bunker and vehicle fuel, as

well as an energy resource for autonomous gasification purposes. The Rostock terminal will be loaded

with LNG from the Company’s planned LNG production capacities in northwestern Russia. The first

vessel was bunkered with LNG in March this year.

In addition, Gazprom is exploring the possibilities for setting up small-scale LNG production facilities in

other Russian regions, namely the Black Sea region, to export LNG to the countries near the Black Sea

and the Danube River.

Blue Corridor motor rallies are held on an annual basis with the purpose of promoting NGV fuel in

international markets. This year, the route of the 10th Blue Corridor rally covered nine countries

bordering the Baltic Sea.

NGS INDIA