Sweden’s first LNG bunkering operation takes place in Gothenburg

M/T Ternsund, operated by the Swedish Donsö-based company Tärntank Ship Management AB, has bunkered natural gas at the Port of Gothenburg, and this is the first time ever in Sweden that a tanker bunkers this substantially cleaner marine fuel. Bunkering took place at a protected location just off the island of Fotö at the entrance to the port. The ship bunkered LNG from the Dutch bunkering vessel Coral Energy. The gas comes from the North Sea and has been supplied by the gas company Skangas.

“We have worked resolutely for a long time to create a situation where a ship could bunker LNG in Gothenburg. We have now managed to achieve our ambition and we are extremely pleased with the outcome,” said Jill Söderwall, Vice President and head of commercial operations at the Energy Port in Gothenburg.

ClaesMöller, Fleet Manager at Tärntank Ship Management AB, commented: “This marks a new starting point for us. It heralds the beginning of a new era of more modern and considerably cleaner shipping. By opting for LNG, we will more than meet present and future environmental requirements. I’m proud that we are at the forefront in promoting greener transport.”

M/T Ternsund may be the first, but there will soon be several ships looking to bunker LNG on a regular basis at the Port of Gothenburg. Around 10 newly built LNG-powered vessels are on their way from the shipyards. To induce more operators to switch to LNG, the Port of Gothenburg has introduced a substantial discount on the port charge. M/T Ternsund will be the first ship to qualify for the maximum discount – 30%.

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