LNG Bunkering Market, by Product Type (Portable Tanks, Ship-to-Ship, Port-to-Ship, Truck-to-Ship) by Vessel Type (Ferries, Cruise-ships, Bulk and General Cargo Fleet, Offshore Support Vessels, Tanker Fleet, Container Fleet, Others), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa)- Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030
Bunkering is a process of refueling the marine vessels, using pipelines that are connected to the terminal or a direct transfer of fuel from ships or trucks. Ease in transportation and storage of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is expected to be a factor for increasing adoption of LNG bunkering. Its relatively low density and high heating value results in reduction of emission of harmful greenhouse gas.
Market Dynamics
LNG bunkering market is expected to exhibit significant growth over the forecast period (2022-2030). This is attributed to increasing number of vessels and ships using LNG, as it is a clean fuel. Governmental and non-governmental bodies are implementing stringent regulations on emission of harmful gases. For instance, The America Bureau of Shipping (ABS), incorporated a framework of risk assessment considering LNG leakage during bunkering, which includes, leaks from LNG pipes, pumps, tanks or hoses, inadvertent disconnection of hoses, overfilling vessel fuel tanks and external impact. This creates a conducive environment for growth of the LNG bunkering market. However, lack of infrastructure for fueling LNG across bunkering locations is one of the major factors hindering growth of global LNG bunkering market.
Europe was the largest market for LNG bunkering in 2021, owing to stringent government regulations on emission of harmful and increasing offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities. Europe has the largest number of operational LNG bunkering terminals in the world. Asia Pacific is expected to project the fastest growth in the global LNG bunkering market during the forecast period, owing to the rising demand for energy and growing use of LNG as a marine fuel.
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