LNG Marine Fuel Institute Launched in Australia to Promote LNG Bunkers

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Friday June 30, 2017

An independent not-for-profit liquefied natural gas (LNG) Marine Fuel Institute (LNG MFI) has been launched inĀ Perth, Western Australia to promote LNG as a marine fuel to ensure "stable and environmentally sustainable growth for the maritime sector," the organisation has announced.

The Institute is said to bring together key agencies, federal, state and industry regulators, and businesses throughout Australasia, and has a partnership with the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF), which operates in the Northern Hemisphere.

"LNG MFI sees a future for LNG fuels, not only in the marine industry but also our road, rail and mining industries being fuelled by our own gas," said Richard Sandover, Chairman of LNG MFI.

"For LNG MFI, it is about Australia gaining energy independence. Our CEO and director, Captain Walter Purio describes this as our 'noble cause' and he is right."

Sandover says LNG MFI supports the creation of a green trade route between Australia and Asian ports - particularly with China, Japan, and South Korea, which could support the development of a strong national LNG bunkering industry.