LIQUEFIED Natural Gas may contain less carbon per unit of energy than conventional fuels, but that doesn’t necessarily make it a greener choice for shipping.

A new scientific report published this week challenges the received wisdom in the industry that LNG’s green credentials offer a viable transition towards complete decarbonization, arguing that LNG releases more greenhouse gas emissions over a 20 year period than marine gasoil.

The startling conclusions challenge previous reports that have spurred several shipowners into collectively investing billions of dollars in LNG-powered engine technology.

Joining the Lloyd’s List Podcast to discuss the findings of the study is one of the authors, Bryan Comer, a senior researcher at the International Council on Clean Transportation.

Talking to Lloyd’s List editor Richard Meade and markets editor Michelle Wiese Bockmann, Mr Comer argues that rather than being a viable transitional fuel, LNG could be more environmentally damaging than opting for more efficient conventional choices.

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