On February 22, Shanghai Yangshan Port marked a historic milestone: for the first time, two LNG (liquefied natural gas) refueling vessels simultaneously provided fuel to two large container ships engaged in international voyages.
This achievement signifies a major step in Yangshan Port’s transition into the “dual-ship refueling phase” introduced last year.
The refueling vessels "Huaihe Energy Qihang" and "Haigang Future" refueled the "CMA CGM Deginit" and "CMA CGM Xihe" container ships with LNG fuel.
According to the data, Shanghai Port's LNG refueling volume in January reached 65,000 cubic meters, a 138% increase year-on-year, with 11 operations completed.
The total LNG refueled during the dual-ship operation exceeded 10,000 cubic meters, doubling the daily refueling capacity.
It is expected that by the end of this year, LNG refueling volume at Shanghai Port will increase by over 50%.
This breakthrough at Yangshan Port not only strengthens Shanghai’s position as an international container hub but also sets a benchmark for the global shipping industry's green transformation. LNG, as a clean energy source, can significantly reduce ship emissions, helping achieve carbon reduction goals. The Yangshan Port Maritime Bureau officials have stated that they will continue to optimize regulatory models and work toward making Shanghai Port a world-class green energy refueling center.
by Xinde Marine News Pang Kai
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