"MAGALOG" is being continued by "Clean Baltic Sea Shipping"
The project "Marine Gas Fuel Logistics" or "MAGALOG" is being continued by the new project (2010-2013) "Clean Baltic Sea Shipping" or "CLEANSHIP". This new project is dedicated to take the issue of LNG fuel for shipping a considerable step further.
Was it the aim of "MAGALOG" to show proof that the distribution, on a small scale, of LNG for the use as fuel by ships it is the objective of "CLEANSHIP" to come to real investments and to real pilot projects (Trelleborg, Klaipeda).
The LNG situation in the Baltic Sea has dramatically changed since the end of "MAGALOG" by the end of 2008. In addition to the possibility of supplying Baltic Sea ports from Norway, there are now, in every Baltic Sea country considerations, plannings and even concrete investments for large scale LNG import terminals.
Moreover the project intends to close the gaps which could not be solved by "MAGALOG", i.e. the harmonization, generalization and standardization of LNG facilities in the entire Baltic Sea Region.
CLEANSHIP is borne by 52 partners from ports, shipping companies, classification societies, governmental bodies and policy.
Should you whish to follow up on the progress of "CLEANSHIP" or even to contribute to this project you are invited to consult the "CLEANSHIP" homepage
http://www.clean-baltic-sea-shipping.eu .
The sustainability news section of "MAGALOG" will be continued by the sustainability news section of "CLEANSHIP".
MAGALOG heralds LNG powered shipping
The project MAGALOG is a contribution to addressing port emission problems in Europe, with a special focus on the Baltic Sea, through the establishment of a alternative fuel (LNG or Liquefied Natural Gas) supply chain. The project will contain both a market study and a technical feasibility study.
Three Norwegian, two German and one Polish partner are elaborating the studies. The partners represent the gas industry, scientific organizations, gas interest organizations, non-governmental organizations, port authorities and city energy suppliers.
Port cities, national and EU bodies, the shipping industry and other key actors are to be included as indirect participants. One important output of MAGALOG is to prepare for pioneer actions demonstrating the role of LNG in marine fuel and city challenges in the Baltic area. These results should be represented in the context of transferability to other areas in the EU.
In Norway, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuels already six ferries, two supply vessels and one LNG-carrier. Future taxes and regulations seem to accelerate the change from fuel oil to liquefied natural gas. Ship owners, shipyards and engine makers have recognized LNG as a cleaner and possibly more economical fuel. MAGALOG has been launched on this background.
This project is part financed by the European Commission under the "Intelligent Energy Europe" programme. The Norwegian partner GASNOR AS has the lead (coordinator) and the German partner Baltic Energy Forum is the assistant coordinator responsible for publicity and information.