Shipping is under intense pressure to reduce CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions, requiring vessel owners to adopt less carbon-intensive fuels and choose alternative energy sources. LNG as a marine fuel has emerged as one of the primary choices as shipping moves towards cutting its CO2 emissions by 50% by 2050.

With a significant increase in the number of LNG-fuelled ships in operation, on order and under construction, investments are being made in new small-scale liquefaction, LNG bunkering vessels, refuelling and port facilities to serve this burgeoning market.