LNG stands for “liquified natural gas”. As the name suggests, LNG is simply natural gas in a liquid state.

To safely and efficiently transport natural gas, it first needs to be turned into its liquid form – LNG – by cooling the gas to -162°C. This reduces its volume 600-fold and makes it practical to ship via specially designed LNG marine vessels.

LNG is superior to traditional marine fuels like marine gasoil (MGO) in regards to cost, safety, and emissions profiles.

In regards to emissions, LNG emits far less CO2, SOx, NOx, and PM than traditional marine fuels. Specifically, 96% less particulates, 99% less sulfur oxides, 90% less nitrogen oxides, and 24% less greenhouse gases.

Yes! Our facility can accommodate bio-LNG and e-LNG, both of which have zero, or even negative, carbon emissions. Given that bio-LNG and e-LNG have nearly identical chemical properties to traditional LNG, it is an ideal alternative as a “drop-in-fuel” since LNG-fueled facilities and fleets require little modifications to convert to use them. These fuels have a significant cost and logistical head-start on alternative fuels, like hydrogen, ammonia and methanol, given that the supply chain and infrastructure for natural gas is already in place today.

The refueling of ships, referred to as bunkering, is an activity performed daily at ships around the world. Specially designed barges carry LNG fuel to the vessels and safely refuel them.

An LNG bunker barge is a specialized vessel designed to transfer LNG fuel from an onshore terminal to LNG-powered ships. The barge is equipped with an LNG storage and handling system so it can transfer LNG fuel safely and efficiently.

The U.S. Jones Act-compliant barge will load LNG at GLBP’s LNG terminal at Shoal Point, Texas, to refuel large LNG dual-fuel container ships, cruise ships and car carriers at the ports of Houston, Texas City and Galveston.

The Jones Act is a federal maritime law that requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be transported on ships/vessels that are built, owned and operated by United States citizens or permanent residents. GLBP and partners will be investing in U.S. shipbuilding and U.S. seafarers and crew for the fuel barges.

Yes. This LNG liquefaction technology is an integral part of facilities operating successfully in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and other locations around the world.

This liquefaction technology is currently designed, engineered and fabricated into modules for delivery to the project sites from right here in Hockley, Texas (supporting U.S. companies and U.S. jobs).

Yes. LNG is odorless, colorless, non-toxic, non-corrosive, and non-flammable. Additionally, LNG does not pose a contamination risk.

Yes. Both LNG and natural gas are recognized safe to store and transport. In fact, LNG has been safely shipped around the world for more than 50 years.

When exposed to ambient conditions, LNG quickly vaporizes as it warms and then rises and disappears into the atmosphere leaving no residue behind. Any other potential impacts would be contained onsite, as required by regulation.

Yes. LNG projects undergo an extremely rigorous regulatory review process for safety and environmental responsibility.

Galveston LNG Bunker Port will demonstrate commitments to health, safety and the environment by developing and operating a world-class facility using industry-leading proven technology, materials and best practices.

• Existing, proven modular technology and equipment
• No harmful emissions to air or water
• Rigorous personal and process safety practices and processes
• State-of-the-art safety, security and hazard mitigation systems
• In the unlikely event of an incident, any potential impacts would be contained onsite, as required by regulation.

With new international regulations mandating cleaner-burning fuels for the marine industry beginning in 2020 and with the shipping industry’s drive to reduce carbon and other emissions, the project is ideally timed and situated. GLBP will be the first bunkering facility of scale in the Gulf of Mexico.

LNG is increasingly becoming the marine fuel of choice for container ships, tankers, cargo ships, and cruise ships. The number of LNG-fueled vessels is expected to more than double in the next few years (1,035 globally by 2025). Demand is driven by global marine regulations and corporate environmental goals. LNG-fueled ships, including the Carnival Jubilee, are already here.

As the only dedicated LNG bunkering facility of scale in the Gulf of Mexico, GLBP would serve some of the busiest ports in the United States, including Houston, Galveston and Texas City.

LNG is a clean alternative to the marine distillate and heavy fuel oils currently used to fuel ships around the world. Compared to these traditional fuels, LNG greatly reduces air pollutants and greenhouse gases.