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BHP seals deal with Shell to fuel LNG-powered ship fleet – Sydney Morning Herald
BHP has awarded Royal Dutch Shell a landmark contract to supply LNG fuel for a new fleet of bulk carriers as it seeks to curb its shipping emissions.
“LNG-fuelled vessels are forecast to help BHP reduce carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 30 per cent on a per-voyage basis compared to a conventional fuelled voyage between WA and China, and contribute to our 2030 goal to support 40 per cent emissions-intensity reduction of BHP-chartered shipping of our products,” Ms Pant said.
The contract, which BHP said was the result of a tender process including several potential LNG suppliers, comes as the resources industry faces pressure from some of…
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