Development of a Cost-Efficient Solution for LNG Transfer between Ship and Shore for Bunkering and Small Scale LNG Distribution

The R&D project concerns the development of a technical concept that seeks to solve some of the main challenges facing the small scale LNG industry today. As stated in the research and innovation strategy report Maritim21, some of the core challenges are: - Too high investment cost for LNG terminals - Safety during LNG bunkering operations - Lack of availability for LNG - Limited space in/or near existing harbors Technology associated with LNG distribution and use is stated as one of the five key resea rch areas for the Norwegian maritime industry towards 2020 (Maritim21). The Norwegian government aims to increase the distribution of natural gas in Norway, and therefore supports technology that seeks to accomplish this objective. This project will meet the aforementioned challenges by developing a cost-efficient system for in-shore LNG transfer between vessels and onshore terminals for bunkering and small scale LNG distribution, thus increasing the distribution and use of LNG.