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Wartsila, Chevron join forces to slash LNG carrier methane emissions

By LNG Prime Staff
Wartsila, Chevron join forces to slash LNG carrier methane emissions
LNG carrier Asia Energy (Image: Chevron)

Finland’s Wartsila plans to convert one engine on six of Chevron’s LNG carriers from dual-fuel to spark gas operation, as part of a move to slash methane emissions. Wartsila said in a statement on Thursday the conversions are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by lowering methane slip in support of Chevron Shipping’s broader efforts…

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