LNG Bunkering Market Research Report Information by Vessel Type (Container ships, Tankers, Bulk & General Cargo Vessel), Product Type (Portable Tanks, Port to Ship, Ship to Ship, Truck to Ship), & Region – Forecast till 2030

LNG Bunkering Market Overview

LNG Bunkering Market to grow at a CAGR of 45.13 percent during forecast period 2022-2030, due to increasing energy efficient fuel systems.

LNG bunkering is transferring LNG to a ship for its consumption. Using LNG as a marine fuel in the shipping industry includes less shipping emissions, lower operating & shipment costs, safety, non-toxic, and others. The global trends posses stringent environmental regulation toward pollution caused by ship transportation is expected to be the primary growth factor in the LNG bunkering market. LNG has gained immense popularity as a fuel in the shipping industry in the last five years.

In addition, the focus on strengthening the distribution infrastructure of LNG and the number of LNG driven ships is also increasing, which is expected to fuel the market growth. IMO regulations related to the presence of sulfur content in the marine fuel and increase in gas exploration and production activities are the key driving factors. However, the demand-supply gap in LNG bunkering is crucial to global issues. An increase in focus on LNG as an alternative marine fuel is expected to create opportunities in the global market.

Due to the extreme increase in demand for marine fuel, the worldwide market is expected to develop at a rapid pace over the forecast period. Furthermore, the government's severe environmental laws have spurred the demand for efficient fuel systems that fulfill environmental standards and regulatory criteria. For example, the transportation industry, which is the greatest contributor to global oil consumption in many nations, is focusing on cost reduction. Vessels that run on LNG can save up to 25% of their overall fuel costs. Singapore, for example, has just created a multi-user import terminal. Furthermore, Skangass is building a bunker port at Risavika Stavanger, Norway, in collaboration with Gassnor. Such improvements are likely to increase demand for LNG bunkering.

This report contains all the information on the global market trends and strengths. The report also contains the culmination of dynamics, segmentation, key players, regional analysis, and other important factors. And a detailed analysis of the market forecast for 2027 is also included in the report.

LNG Bunkering Market Covid 19 Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has resulted in a temporary restriction on import and export, interrupting the supply chain and hampered LNG bunkering market growth in the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2020. However, the market is projected to rebound by the end of the year or in the first quarter of 2021 as demand for LNG as bunker fuel grows in the marine transport and shipping industries.

LNG Bunkering Market Competitive landscape

To stay competitive in the LNG bunkering market, major LNG bunkering industry players are employing a variety of methods such as product launches, agreements, partnerships, company growth, cooperation, and acquisition.

LNG Bunkering Market Major Key Players

• Barents Naturgass AS


• Bomin Linde LNG GmbH & Co. KG


• ENI Norge AS


• Gasnor AS


• Harvey Gulf International Marine LLC


• Korea Gas Corp


• Polskie LNG SA


• Statoil ASA


• Skangas AS,


• SEA\LNG Ltd 

Recent Developments in LNG Bunkering Market

To stay competitive, the key players adopt numerous strategies such as product launch, agreement, partnership, business expansion, collaboration, and acquisition. The ship-to-ship segment held the highest market share of around 60.5% in 2019 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. It is attributed to the rise in the number of ships using LNG due to the need for cleaner fuel in compliance with stringent government regulations to minimize air pollution and preserve sustainability. In addition, due to advantages such as fast transfer operations and a high capacity of 700-7,500 tons, the ship-to-ship LNG bunkering segment is expected to witness substantial revenue growth during the forecast period.

For instance, Total SE acquired Engie’s upstream liquefied natural gas (LNG). This portfolio includes liquefaction plants, the Cameron LNG project, and also takes into account the U.S., long-term LNG sales & purchase agreements, followed by the LNG tanker fleet, and access to regasification capacities in Europe.

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reduced the allowable sulfur content in marine fuels from 3.5 percent to 0.5 percent in 2016. The deadline for compliance was set for 2020. Because of the aforementioned aspect, the market in the United States is projected to increase in the next years, as LNG is likely to be a cost-effective option for marine fuel after the IMO's rule.

LNG Bunkering Market Dynamic

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  Drivers

  
  

The growing demand for LNG as bunker fuel and LNG bunkering services has resulted from a rise in marine-borne trade. Furthermore, since many bunker fuel providers turn their attention on an operation to these offshore resource locations, the increase in gas drilling activities in developing gas areas promotes the expansion of the market growth. Furthermore, the IMO sulfur content restriction in marine fuel has prompted the shipping sector to focus on new options like LNG, which is less damaging to the marine environment, which is expected to fuel market development in the future years.

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  Opportunities

  
  

Due to the exploration of untapped hydrocarbon reserves in these oil & gas emerging countries, growth in possibilities for market players to expand their LNG bunkering business in developing markets such as India, Japan, South Korea, and China is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the global market outlook.

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  Restraints

  
  

Over the projected period, the worldwide market is likely to be restrained by high transportation costs and the need for safety in the transportation process. Furthermore, a lack of infrastructure to fuel LNG across bunkering locations is likely to stymie the target market's expansion in the near future.

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  Challenges

  
  

The lack of a worldwide network, infrastructure, size, and economics, as well as the existence of increased prices, is all common challenges in the use of LNG as bunkering fuel.

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  LNG Bunkering Market Cumulative Growth Analysis

  
  

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United Nations organization, reduced the sulfur content cap in marine fuels from 3.5 percent to 0.5 percent in October 2016. The new legislation is set to go into effect in 2020. This, however, may require refineries to make extra expenditures and process adjustments in order to provide marine fuels that fulfill sulfur content limits. Furthermore, studies conducted by the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) and the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) show that current refineries will be unable to integrate such modifications by 2020, resulting in a shortage of traditional marine fuels.

LNG fuel, on the other hand, has a lower sulfur concentration and requires less processing to comply with sulfur content regulations. As a result, compared to traditional marine fuels, it requires fewer changes in the production process. As a result, LNG's economic feasibility is projected to lead to greater adoption in the future years. During the projected period, this development is likely to boost the market.

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  LNG Bunkering Market Value Chain Analysis

  
  

According to the reports, the global LNG bunkering market has been divided into three categories: vessel type, product type, and geography. The market has been divided into portable tanks, port to ship, ship to ship, and truck to ship based on product type. Because truck to ship is the most frequently utilized way of providing LNG to ships, it dominates the market. Because it is a high-cost technique, it is projected to have a smaller market share throughout the projection period. For its benefits such as rapid transfer operations and a high capacity of 700-7500 tonnes, the ship-to-ship market is anticipated to develop significantly in terms of revenue during the projection period. Due to its cost-effective exploration and production operations, the offshore support vessel sector is anticipated to dominate the worldwide market in terms of revenue throughout the forecast period.

LNG Bunkering Market Segmentation Overview

The market is segmented on the basis of the vessel type, product type, and geography. The global LNG bunkering market value is expected to witness decent growth during the forecast period.

By Application

Based on the application, the market is segmented into Container Fleet, Tanker Fleet, Cargo Fleet, Ferries, Inland Vessels, and Others

By end-users

Based on the propulsion types, the market is segmented into Ferries, Cruise-Ships, Bulk and General Cargo Fleet, Offshore Support Vessels, Tanker Fleet, and Container Fleet

LNG Bunkering Market Regional Analysis

According to the reports, on the basis of region, the global LNG bunkering market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. Due to rigorous government regulations for emission on growing offshore oil and gas exploration & development operations across various nations in the area, the market in Europe is projected to lead the worldwide market in terms of revenue during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific market is anticipated to expand the quickest during the forecast period, owing to increased demand for energy across different industrial applications and a shift toward the usage of LNG as a marine fuel in several nations in this region. Over the projected period, the North American market is predicted to develop significantly in terms of revenue.

Lng Bunkering Market Segments

By Product Type

• Truck-to-Ship


• Port-to-Ship


• Ship-to-Ship


• Portable Tanks

By Application

• Container Fleet


• Tanker Fleet


• Cargo Fleet


• Ferries


• Inland Vessels


• Others

By end-user:

• Ferries


• Cruise-Ships


• Bulk and General Cargo Fleet


• Offshore Support Vessels


• Tanker Fleet


• Container Fleet

By Region

• North America
  
  
  
  • The U.S.
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  • Mexico
  
  
  
  


• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Russia
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Singapore
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• LAMEA
  
  
  
  • Brazil
  
  
  • Saudi Arabia
  
  
  • South Africa
  
  
  • Rest of LAMEA