Following the industry’s very positive reception of the LNG project database launched in October last year, the site www.inland-navigation.org/observatory/innovation-technologies/lng/ has been upgraded with new functions to become the most comprehensive information platform on the introduction of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as alternative fuel in inland and Wadden Sea navigation.
Henceforth, an interactive map displays all currently operative and planned LNG infrastructures and vessels in Europe. Additionally, a calendar announces upcoming LNG events in the sector. These new functions will make it easier for stakeholders to identify potential partners and synergies. In order to reduce its air pollutant emissions, the shipping industry is increasingly making use of LNG. Thus, four inland vessels with LNG propulsion are already in operation, and more than 25 LNG vessels – for use on inland waterways or the Wadden Sea – are currently under development. With one single click, it is now possible to view the overall state of progress in the implementation of LNG technology.
The project and further development of the LNG platform carried out under the umbrella of CCNR is co-financed by various initiatives, projects and organisation, among others by the LNG Masterplan project with an active involvement of Pro Danube & Port of Rotterdam.
For more details, you may refer to the following press releases which are available for download.
EN: Press release DE: Pressemitteilung FR: Communique a la Presse NL: Persbericht