Grupa LOTOS and PGNiG successfully performed two LNG bunkering operations within a five-day span in March 2019. This was a landmark event in the Polish Gdańsk and Gdynia seaports. The initial operation took place on March 13th where 54 tons of LNG was delivered to Swedish vessel “Fure Valo”. The subsequent operation took place on March 18th with 18 tons of LNG delivered onto the “Ireland”.
LOTOS Asfalt’s President of the Management Board, Cezary Godziuk said, “The cooperation of Grupa LOTOS and PGNiG has been going on for many years. PGNiG is a natural gas supplier to Grupa LOTOS and Grupa LOTOS uses this fuel for refining of crude oil. Cooperation is very successful. Both companies take advantage of their experience – knowledge about the marine fuel market on one hand, and specifics of LNG on the other.”
The two companies are working together to promote cleaner fuel into the Baltic region and strengthen Poland’s competitiveness. According to Marcin Szczudło, PGNiG Obrót Detaliczny responsible for the CNG / LNG area’s Vice-President, “The interest in bunkering in Polish ports among shipowners is very high. This is due to the growing awareness about LNG, an alternative marine fuel, which is the only mature solution that can meet current and future emission standards, with simultaneous economic viability.”
LOTOS and PGNiG will continue to work together and meet the requirements of the European “Sulphur Directive”, which calls for emissions eradiation in the maritime industry by 2050.
