Shipping’s LNG Boom Faces a Methane Problem

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The shipping industry’s rapid adoption of LNG as a lower-emissions alternative to heavy fuel oil faces growing scrutiny over methane emissions. The article examines the climate and operational challenges that could complicate LNG’s role as a maritime bridge fuel.

For a decade, LNG has been sold to shipowners as the sensible bridge fuel. Cleaner than heavy fuel oil, widely available and backed by mature engine technology, it has won...