World’s first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax delivered
On her maiden voyage, the MV Mt. Tourmaline arrived at Jurong Port in Singapore for her first LNG bunkering operation via the FueLNG Bellina. FueLNG, a joint venture between Shell Eastern Petroleum and Keppel Offshore & Marine, operates the bunker vessel.
After LNG bunkering, the 209,000-deadweight tonne vessel is destined for Port Hedland in Western Australia for iron ore loading operations.
The vessel is expected to reduce GHG emissions intensity by more than 30% on a per voyage basis compared to a conventional fuelled voyage and will contribute towards BHP’s 2030 goal to support 40% emissions intensity reduction of BHP-chartered shipping.
BHP Chief Commercial Officer, Vandita Pant, said: “This vessel delivers significant improvements to energy efficiency and emissions intensity as well as reduced overall GHG emissions in our value chain. These achievements demonstrate BHP, EPS and Shell’s shared commitment to social value through innovative emissions reduction initiatives.”
BHP has chartered five LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers from Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) for five years and awarded the LNG fuel contract to Shell.
