Shell to supply LNG to CMA CGM containerships in Singapore

French container line CMA CGM has signed a multi-year agreement with oil supermajor Shell, securing LNG bunker supply for its 13,000 TEU vessels in Singapore from mid-next year onwards.

PHOTO: CMA CGM's 15,000 TEU containership Everglade in Jiangnan shipyard. CMA CGM

FueLNG will deliver LNG stems to CMA CGM’s containerships through its LNG bunker barge- FueLNG Bellina and another 18,000 cbm LNG barge it plans to operate next year.

FueLNG, is a joint venture between Shell and Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M).

CMA CGM and Shell have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance utilisation of low-carbon fuels such as methanol and bioLNG.

LNG is estimated to have around 25% lower carbon dioxide emissions than conventional bunker fuels.

CMA CGM currently operates 12 LNG-powered containerships, and aims to expand the fleet to 32 containerships of various sizes.

Earlier this year, CMA CGM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) signed a 10-year LNG supply agreement, wherein SIPG will supply all CMA CGM’s vessels sailing from China to the US with LNG while they handle cargo in Yangshan port.