EGA Becomes First to Ship Bauxite with LNG-Fueled Vessels, Aiming to Cut Emissions

Published: Aug 12, 2024 20:02

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On August 5, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced that it has become the first company to transport bauxite using liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled ships. The bauxite, sourced from its subsidiary Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), is being shipped to customers in China on a Capesize vessel. The SEA-LNG (Society for the Advancement of Liquefied Natural Gas as a Marine Fuel) stated that LNG-fueled ships can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28% compared to traditional marine fuels. According to the International Energy Agency, as of 2022, the global shipping industry accounted for more than 2% of total global emissions.

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