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Germany needs LNG infrastructure, says VDR CEO

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Germany needs an LNG infrastructure for its shipping industry to prepare for the upcoming energy transformation, says German Shipowner’s Association (Verband Deutscher Reeder, VDR) CEO Ralf Nagel.

He made the comments following a discussion with Rolf Brouwer, Managing Director of German LNG Terminal, in which the two exchanged views, discussing the status of the terminal project in Brunsbüttel and perspectives for shipping companies and the maritime industry.

Nagel emphasised that, from his point of view, LNG was currently the only marketable fuel available with which the maritime industry could approach its climate goals within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as well as the objectives set for improving air quality.

He said that it is important in the long term that LNG technology will also enable the large-scale use of alternative “green” gases on board ships in an environmentally-friendly way.

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