As part of the ongoing efforts around the world to build an
LNG bunkering infrastructure for the shipping industry, two of the leaders in
the field announced they will form a partnership to develop a global network.
Pavilion Energy Singapore and Gasum, the Finnish state-owned gas company
operating across Northern Europe, announced a new global partnership.
The partners agree to leverage each other’s LNG bunker
infrastructure and supply capabilities, to provide global supply points for
their customers. They will collaborate to develop LNG bunker capabilites for
their customers in Singapore and Northern Europe, including Amsterdam,
Rotterdam, and Antwerp.
“This partnership underlines our aim to build a worldwide
network,” said Johanna Lamminen, CEO of Gasum. “For our customers this means
that we will support them with LNG wherever they are. We are very happy for
having Pavilion Energy as a partner in the Far East supporting our shipping
customers.”
Independently, each of the companies has worked to build LNG
capabilities. Pavilion Energy' has pioneered LNG bunkering in Southeast Asia
and as a licensed LNG importer and bunker supplier in Singapore has invested in
and supported Singapore's LNG bunker readiness. Gasum developed LNG bunker solutions
in northwest Europe. It currently has five LNG bunker vessels in operation and
several LNG terminals in the Nordic countries.
“Pavilion Energy is thrilled to partner with Gasum and
provide customers with a wide supply LNG bunker network for ocean-going vessels
sailing between the Far East and Northern Europe,” said Frédéric H. Barnaud,
Group CEO of Pavilion Energy, “We will complement this alliance with additional
LNG bunkering partnerships in the Mediterranean, North Asia, and the Americas.”
According to the companies, the network will combine global
commercial offerings with regional operational expertise. They expect it will
bring further momentum to the emerging LNG bunkering industry.