PUBLISHER: SkyQuest | PRODUCT CODE: 1244350
PUBLISHER: SkyQuest | PRODUCT CODE: 1244350
Global LNG Bunkering Market was valued at USD 408 million in 2021, and it is anticipated to attain a value of USD 690.61 million by 2028 with a CAGR of 6.8% over the forecast period (2022-2028).
LNG bunkering is the process of supplying LNG fuel to ships for consumption. The adoption of regulations supporting the use of LNG as a marine fuel by numerous international organisations and countries has contributed to the expansion of the LNG bunkering industry globally. Due to its low sulphur content and lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuels like marine gas fuel, marine diesel fuel, etc., LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) is gaining popularity quickly. Another hot topic in business is technological developments in ship-to-ship LNG bunkering.
The LNG bunkering market is anticipated to grow significantly during the time of the projection. LNG is being used on an increasing number of ships and boats. Strict regulations on the emissions of harmful gases are being enforced by both governmental and non-governmental organisations. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), for example, has put into place a risk assessment approach for LNG leakage during bunkering, which covers leaks from LNG pipelines, pumps, tanks, or hoses, unintentional hose disconnection, overfilling vessel fuel tanks, and external impact. This fosters a favourable environment for the growth of the LNG bunkering business. Yet, a major obstacle to the expansion of the global LNG bunkering business is a lack of infrastructure for refuelling LNG at various bunkering locations.
Top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of Asia Pacific LNG Bunkering Market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following details: The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market shares in the respective regions were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire procedure includes the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews for key insights from industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares split, and breakdowns were determined by using secondary sources and verified through Primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data.
Segments covered in this region
The Global LNG Bunkering Market is segmented based on product type, application and Regions. Based on Product type analysis the LNG Bunkering Market is further sub segmented into ship-to-ship, port-to-ship, Truck-to-ship and Portable Tanks segments. Based on Applications, the LNG Bunkering Market is segregated into Defence Vessels, Yachts, Cruise Ships, Ferries & OSVs, Bulk and General Cargo Fleets, Other segments. The regional insights of the LNG Bunkering Market are into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa.
Driver
The maximum allowed level of sulphur in marine fuels was lowered from 3.5 percent to 0.5 percent by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a UN agency. It is planned for the new regulation to go into force. Yet, in order to produce marine fuels that meet the sulphur content limits, refineries may be required to make additional investments and adjust their operating procedures. Yet LNG needs less processing to meet sulphur content regulations since it contains less sulphur.
It requires less adjusting in the manufacturing process compared to conventional marine fuels. The economic viability of LNG will therefore probably result in further adoption in the upcoming years. This development is anticipated to fuel the market for LNG bunkering throughout the course of the forecast period.
Restraint
The slow expansion of the offshore oil and gas sector is having an effect on the need for offshore service vessels, which is stunting the market's expansion for LNG bunkering. In addition, challenges including high capital expenditures for LNG bunker development and the availability of LNG substitutes for reducing sulphur content, like the usage of scrubbers, are somewhat restricting the growth of the LNG Bunkering Market.
Market Trends
The main advantage that has been offered by using LNG as bunker fuel has accelerated its acceptance worldwide. Because energy fuels emit greenhouse gases, which environmentalists actively oppose, LNG provides an advantage over them in the marketplace. This section of the LNG Bunkering Market is also highly attractive to eco-conscious consumers, therefore the industry is expected to expand rapidly in the years to come.