SOHAR positioned to become a major LNG bunkering hub in the Middle East

SOHAR positioned to become a major LNG bunkering hub in the Middle East

The establishment of the facility will make SOHAR one of the key LNG bunkering facilities on the main shipping trade routes, alongside other strategic ports, many of whom are already SEA-LNG Members, such as the Port of Singapore.. The project will see the provision of LNG to the shipping lines calling at SOHAR Port.. Peter Keller, Chairman of SEA-LNG said, "We are excited to welcome SOHAR to the SEA-LNG coalition.. SOHAR is our first Member from the Sultanate of Oman and will provide an attractive global offering once the marine bunkering project is completed.. The liquefaction plant and bunkering project will be able to offer attractive business conditions, further enhanced by access to a dedicated logistics chain as well as large domestic gas reserves.. Peter Keller continues, "As well as providing a means to comply with recently enforced sulphur limitations, LNG provides a clear pathway for the shipping industry to decarbonise through the introduction of bio-methane and synthetic methane.. Investing in LNG capable vessels now provides the shipping industry with a pathway to a low carbon future as well as significant and immediate environmental and health benefits.".