Traditional power plants produce a mix of toxic gases as they burn fuels such as coal and natural gas for power. These emissions include greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and acid rain-forming oxides of sulfur (SOx) and nitrogen (NOx). NOx can cause severe respiratory problems, stimulate algae growth in waterways decreasing water […]
Chinese Self-Imposed Marine Fuel Sulfur Limits
We have written extensively about Emission Control Areas (ECAs) and their impact on LNG as a marine fuel. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) set up regulations that require all vessels traveling within ECAs to adhere to fuel standards which set a maximum amount of sulfur content. Additionally, the IMO set up regulations, though less stringent, […]
Will Expanded Emission Control Areas Lead to Faster Adoption of LNG by Marine Vessels?
Large volumes of cheap North American natural gas from unconventional plays are driving companies to monetize the new supply in several different ways. One is to use LNG as a marine fuel. We have briefly touched upon the benefits of using LNG as a marine fuel in a previous article. There are two main drivers […]