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SEALNG: LNG Sets Path Forward to Meet IMO GHG Reduction Goals

March 1, 2019

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As explained, the maritime industry has two broad but major environmental initiatives related to air emissions — dramatic improvement of global air quality and reduction of GHGs.

Reinforcing the case for LNG as a marine fuel, SEA\LNG Chairman Peter Keller said: “In addition to immediate local air quality benefits, LNG offers a commercially viable long-term bridging solution to addressing the IMO GHG targets. LNG, in combination with efficiency measures being developed for new ships in response to the IMO’s Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), will provide a way of meeting the IMO’s target of a 40% decrease in GHG by 2030 for international shipping.”

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