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LNG

are no bunkering possibilities. The
downside is that this technology
causes methane to escape from the
exhaust. This issue still has to be
solved but it is certainly high on the
platform agenda.

TASKFORCE 4 – STRATEGIC
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
This taskforce is engaged in
dialogue with a group of Dutch non-
governmental organizations (NGO’s)
such as environmental and nature
conservation further organizations.
The support of these organizations is
important for gaining public attention
and support for the introduction of
LNG to the market. Note that the
northern NGO’s were the first to
embrace the introduction of LNG.

The dialogue has already resulted in a
short list of issues relevant to both the
NGO’s and the platform:

• What exactly is the environmental improved when Bio-LNG is introduced • Stimulating the physical
impact of LNG on emissions within to the LNG fuel chain. production of Bio-LNG: Bio-LNG
the transport sector, including is only available on the Dutch
methane? In order to realize the robust production market in very limited quantities.
of Bio-LNG the following necessary Strengthening the LNG market
• Can we make LNG more sustainable measures have been defined: by increasing domestic Bio-LNG
as a fuel through the introduction of production is therefore important.
bio-LNG? • Certification route: establishing a
way in which green gas certificates TASKFORCE 6 – INTERNATIONAL
• The external Safety of LNG and the can be converted into Bio-LNG The combination of many years of
related distribution of LNG to the certificates. experience with LNG, together with
market by road or by water? close relations with neigbouring
• The Renewable Energy Directive countries, make that the Netherlands
TASKFORCE 5 – BIO-LNG (RED): this European directive proudly fullfils its position in
This Task force (devoted to Enhancing codifies the way in which the sharing knowledge, supporting and
LNG Sustainability) focusses on the conversion of bio-components into cooperating other countries for a faster
development path for more sustainable fuel must take place. A transparent implementation of LNG.
LNG in the future. The emission impacts interpretation of this directive is
of LNG on air quality parameters (SO2, essential if the right technological The Netherlands has developed a
NOx and particulates) are generally choices are to be supported and a good knowledge basis and position
accepted. The climate improvement clear attitude towards the future of for supporting and cooperating with its
potential of LNG (lower CO2) in this directive is to be established. neighboring countries. l
comparison to traditional fuels (HFO,
MGO, MDO and diesel) does not,
however, stand out clearly enough.
In this area LNG performance can be

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