Challenge / Goal
The challenge is to reduce the environmental impact of shipping by using LNG as a marine fuel, which emits up to 99% less sulfur oxides, 91% less particulate matter, 92% less nitrogen oxides and 20% less CO2 than conventional marine fuels. The goal is to support the French port's ambition to be an LNG bunkering hub for the Mediterranean region and to demonstrate the growing role of LNG in shipping's energy transition.
Solution
The solution is to use a ship-to-ship transfer of LNG from TotalEnergies' Gas Vitality, the first LNG bunker vessel based in France, to CMA CGM BALI, a 15,000 TEU LNG-powered containership. The operation involved a solid collaborative teamwork across the French maritime industry, including the local port authorities.
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TotalEnergies,CMA CGM, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd
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TotalEnergies and CMA CGM