Improving sustainability of maritime transport through utilization of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for propulsion

Fabio Burel, Rodolfo Taccani and Nicola Zuliani

Energy, 2013, vol. 57, issue C, 412-420

Abstract: Today, most merchant vessels use Heavy Fuel Oils (HFOs) for ship propulsion. These fuels are cost effective but they produce significant amounts of noxious emissions. In order to comply with International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is becoming an interesting option for merchant ships. The aim of the research presented in this paper is to analyse the economic upturn that can result from the use of LNG as fuel for merchant ships and to assess the effects of its utilization in terms of environmental impact.

Keywords: LNG; Ship propulsion; Maritime traffic; Liquefied Natural Gas; Energy saving (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2013.05.002

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