SuAc 6.4: Liaisons with relevant organisations / projects (European and global)

The objective of sub-activity 6.4 is to identify the most important initiatives and their stakeholders and to establish a regular exchange of information between them and the LNG Masterplan. This open interface shall enable the LNG Masterplan partners to maximise the input e.g. on most recent LNG technologies, innovative new technical concepts, successful implementation, etc. as well as to have available a maximum of exploitation opportunities. In addition to this technology and business focused exchange of information, the strategic cooperation with international organisations such as IMO, UN/ECE, ISO, CEN, SIGTTO, OCIMF, etc. for identified harmonization and standardisation issues is foreseen as task of this sub-activity. Co-operation with regard to environmental networks like ECOPORT and WPCI (World Port Climate Initiative) LNG working group will be also facilitated.

 

This sub-activity comprises the establishment and the operation of a permanent co-operation platform which will connect companies with a strong economic interest in the activities and the outcome of the LNG Masterplan to the project and its stakeholders.

SuAc 6.2: Exploitation & Dissemination

The objective of this activity is to disseminate the project results to the national and international stakeholders. The foreseen work will be performed in close relation with the Industry reference group and supported by the Advisory Group. The objective of this activity is to line up all relevant project partners and inform stakeholders in the catchment area of the participating ports about the activities of the LNG Masterplan.

Sub-activity 6.1 comprises all tasks and responsibilities to efficiently coordinate and manage the project. Responsibilities will be split among the members of the PMT, support will be provided by co-ordinators assigned to each activity and sub-activity. The Steering Committee will provide guidance to the CoA and to the MT in relevant cases. A detailed work plan for all project management related issues as well as an internal project management handbook will be issued in the course of the elaboration of the Strategic Action Plan (SAP). This will include a draft meeting schedule for meetings of PMT, MT, PM, SCOM and AG.

Activity 6: Project Management

The LNG Masterplan is a multi-beneficiary project, which has the characteristics of an entire program. Therefore a robust and proven management structure (proven by other big and successful projects) with experienced project management team will be established.

This activity comprises all work related to project management (financial, technical and quality management), dissemination and exploitation of the project and its results to national and international stakeholders, the management of the industry reference group as well as the strategic liaison with related projects and initiatives in Europe and overseas (e.g. China, USA, Canada) and with a variety of already on-going project and standardisation initiatives.

SuAc 5.4: LNG vehicles & machinery

This sub-activity foresees pilot deployment in LNG powered vehicles, LNG fuelling stations (fixed and mobile) or LNG trucks to distribute the LNG to the end customers. Furthermore, trials with heavy, especially port machinery can be also carried out under this sub-activity. During the runtime of the pilot operative data will be collected and assessed as part of the work SuAc 4.3.

SuAc 5.3: LNG propelled vessel (LNG as fuel)

This sub-activity will address the deployment of inland vessels being propelled with LNG. The technical design of the vessels will be carried out by the implementing beneficiary under sub-activity 3.2 as well as all work related to receive permits including risk assessment studies (HAZID). The construction of the vessels as well as a limited period for start-up operations will be carried out under this sub-activity. Sub-activity 3.4 will contribute with regard to financing and business models. During the pilot operation phase, operative data will be collected and analysed with respect to engine performance, emissions, operations, repairs, safety procedures, etc. and assessed in SuAc 4.3.

Download: D 5.3.1.1 Vessel construction and initial operation of Eiger-DCL Barge_
Download: D 5.3.3.1 Technical concept LNG-fuelled chemical tanker Sirocco - Chemgas Barging
Download: D 5.3.3.2 Vessel construction LNG-fuelled chemical tanker Sirocco - Chemgas Barging
Download: D 5.3.3.3 Vessel initial operation - Sirocco - Chemgas Barging
Download: D 5.3.5.1 LNG-fuelled tanker EcoLiner - Damen
Download: D 5.4.2 LNG-fuelled trucks - Bulmarket

SuAc 5.2: LNG Tankers (LNG as cargo)

This sub-activity will address the deployment of LNG inland tankers for transport of LNG. The technical design of the vessels and all work related to receive permits including risk assessment studies (HAZID) will be carried out by the implementing beneficiary under sub-activity 3.2 whereas the construction of the vessels as well as a limited period for start-up operations will be carried out under this sub-activity. Sub-activity 3.4 will contribute with regard to financing and business models, like in the case of the pilot terminals, sub-activity 4.3 will analyse the pilot deployments of the vessels.

 

SuAc 5.1: LNG Terminals

This sub-activity will address the deployment of LNG terminal facilities for storage and transhipment of LNG including all necessary fuelling facilities for loading vessels as well as trucks. Whereas the feasibility studies and technical designs, all work related to receive permits and necessary environmental impact assessments will be carried out by the implementing beneficiary under sub-activity 3.1, the construction of the facilities as well as the start-up operation will be submitted under this sub-activity. Sub-activity 3.4 will contribute to the pilot deployment with regard to facilitate bankable investment projects and robust business models. The implementation of the pilot deployments will be analysed and assessed in sub-activity 4.3. The assessment of the pilot deployments shall contribute to an overall gain in experiences and thus will reduce risks for others and follow-up projects.

Download: D 512-541 LNG terminal and fuelling station - Ruse BG - construction phase

Activity 5: Pilot Deployment

The LNG Masterplan will contribute to the completion of the regulatory framework for LNG as fuel and cargo for European inland navigation and will kick off the first wave of investment in terminals and vessels. Based on the experiences of these deployments, a wide-scale deployment shall follow according to the strategy developed as part of the LNG Masterplan.

The pilot deployments cover LNG terminals, LNG carriers (LNG as cargo), LNG propelled vessels, both new and retrofitted, and LNG vehicles and machinery. The pilot deployments will be carried out both in the Rhine and the Danube region with the approximate investments into the LNG related part of the infrastructure and vehicles on the Danube amounting approx. 53 mil. EUR and on the Rhine region amounting approx. 57 mil. EUR.

The following pilot deployments are planned:

LNG Terminals
· Bunker station - Port of Antwerp (Port Authority of Antwerp)
· LNG terminal in Ruse (Bulmarket DM Ltd.)





LNG Tankers (LNG as cargo)
· Combined LNG – MGO tanker of Argos Bunkering B.V.
· LNG tanker of LNG E-Motion.
· LNG inland tankers of Chemgas Shipping B.V.
· LNG coastal carrier of Bernhard Schulte Cyprus Ltd.

LNG propelled vessels (LNG as fuel)
· Container vessel of DCL Barge B.V.
· LNG pusher of Kooiman Marine B.V.
· LNG propelled chemical tanker of Chemgas Barging S.a.r.l.
· LNG propelled pushers of Navrom S.A. Galati
· LNG propelled chemical tanker of Bodewes Binnenvaart B.V.

 LNG vehicles & machinery
 · Combined LNG/CNG fuelling stations of Bulmarket Ltd.
 · LNG fuelled tank trucks of Bulmarket Ltd.

SuAc 4.4: Masterplan for the LNG Implementation on the Rhine-Main-Danube (Strategy and Recommendations)

The objective of this sub-activity is to elaborate a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of LNG as fuel for inland vessels and as cargo on the Rhine-Main-Danube waterway axis. This strategy together with the planned set of recommendations will be presented in the kind of a policy advocacy document called “Masterplan for the LNG implementation on Rhine-Main-Danube” (in short “Masterplan document”).

Download: D 4.4.3  LNG Implementation Strategy & Recommendations
Download: D 4.4.3 Annex: Masterplan for LNG implementation on the Italian IWT

The LNG Masterplan will generate extensive work of key stakeholders and pioneers of the LNG business. It consequently will lead to a high number of innovative solutions on conceptual level, on design level as well as on construction level. The main findings and results of work will be collected and categorised. For key categories of findings, a conceptual assessment of their economic and environmental impact will be elaborated and discussed in dedicated workshops bringing together relevant stakeholders. These workshops shall provide the basis for a report on lessons learned good practices and need for improvements. Recommendations for further research needs, set-ups of technical trials and consequences for future deployments shall be drawn. The assessments shall also help to provide a realistic view on the current status of LNG in inland navigation from a technical viewpoint and on possible development paths. In addition, the work of this sub-activity shall enable the LNG Masterplan partners to gain additional experiences of their work and to take up synergies from the work of the other partners.

Download: D 4.3.2-3-5 Assessment concepts pilots: Emission measurements

The application of LNG as a fuel and as a cargo is a very new development in the inland navigation sector. Due to the characteristics of LNG as gas and cryogenic liquid, requirements for the use of engine fuel, for loading, unloading and transportation are of complex nature. Therefore, operations with LNG in inland navigation require specific knowledge and skills of the crew members as well as of staff working ashore.

Related deliverables
Download: D 4.2.2 Report on Status Quo in the LNG training and education,
identification of gaps and specification of requirements
Download: D 4.2.3-4-5-9 Curricula for (3) bunkering personnel, (4) terminal
personnel, (5) crew members – LNG as fuel, (9) Logistics
D 4.2.3 Lessons material for bunkering personnel and staff: Netherlands (in English)
: D 4.2.3 Lessons material for bunkering personnel and staff: Netherlands (in Dutch)
: D 4.2.3 Lessons material for bunkering personnel and staff: Romania (in Romanian)
D 4.2.4 Lessons material for terminal personnel and staff
(OL and ML and where appropriate for support level): in English: D 4.2.4 Lessons material for terminal personnel and staff
(OL and ML and where appropriate for support level): Netherlands (in Dutch)


:D 4.2.4 Lessons material for terminal personnel and staff (OL and ML and where appropriate for support level): Romania (in Romanian)
:D 4.2.5 Lessons and training material for inland navigation crew members for use of LNG as a fuel: Netherlands (in Dutch)
:D 4.2.5 Lessons and training material for inland navigation crew members for use of LNG as a fuel: Romania - Ceronav (in Romanian)
D 4.2.5 Lessons and training material for inland navigation crew members for use of LNG as a fuel: Romania - University of Craiova (in Romanian)
Download:D 4.2.6 Curricula for inland navigation crew members (OL and ML) for use of LNG as a cargo
D 4.2.6 Lessons and training material for inland navigation crew members (OL and ML) for use of LNG as a cargo: in English
D 4.2.6 Lessons and training material for inland navigation crew members (OL and ML) for use of LNG as a cargo: Netherlands (in Dutch)
:D 4.2.6 Lessons and training material for inland navigation crew members (OL and ML) for use of LNG as a cargo: Romania (in Romanian)
Download:D 4.2.7 Delivery of pilot simulations or simulators, e-learning and pratical training tools
Download:D 4.2.8 Curricula for inspectors from competent authorities and company personnel (OL and ML)
:D 4.2.8 Lessons material for inspectors from competent authorities and company personnel (OL and ML):in English
:D 4.2.8 Lessons material for inspectors from competent authorities and company personnel (OL and ML): Netherlands (in Dutch)
Download:D 4.2.9 Curriculum for students focusing on logistics
:D 4.2.9 Lessons and training material for students focusing on logistics: Austria (in German)
Download:D 4.2.10 Pilot classes for all categories, including evaluation report
Download:D 4.2.11 Education & Training Requirements - Final Report

SuAc 4.1: Provisions for harmonised European regulations

The objective of this sub-activity is to deliver input for relevant regulatory bodies such as European Commission, CCNR, UN/ECE and national authorities addressing the technical, operational and safety aspects related to the transportation of LNG, to the use of LNG as fuel as well as to storage and handling operations with LNG. In order to define the workload of this sub-activity and the procedures for the integration of the work into the forthcoming regulatory processes, two meetings with CCNR, national authorities and industry representatives were organised at the beginning of 2013. It was decided that the LNG Masterplan shall address the areas of vessel specifications, the transport of LNG as dangerous cargo, the bunkering of LNG, police regulations, port regulations as well as the education & training of involved personal.

Related deliverables

Download:		D 4.1.1  Report on regulatory work (CCNR and ADN). Integral Coordination Group for Regulatory Adjustments LNG
Download:		D 4.1.2 -4  Guidelines for Port regulations and best practice LNG bunkering
Download:		D 4.1.3  Guidelines & recommendations on port regulations are summarised in “D 2.4.1-2 Safety and Risk Assessment. Part A: Operational safety and nautical conditions”
Download:		D 4.1.4  Guidelines & recommendations on police regulations are summarised in “D 4.1.2-4 Guidelines for Port regulations and best practice LNG bunkering”
Download:		D 4.1.5  Guidelines & recommendations for emergency response organisations are summarised in “D 2.4.4 Emergency and incident response study”

Activity 4: Regulatory Framework & Masterplan

The objective of this activity is to elaborate a harmonized regulatory framework both on EU as well as on Member States level, which expands as well to third countries in the case of the Danube waterway. Knowledge, experience, good practice examples and lessons learned gained through the project lifecycle will be collected, assessed and further processed in this activity in order to elaborate a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of LNG as fuel for inland vessels and as cargo on the Rhine-Main-Danube waterway axis.

The European wide harmonised regulatory framework is a prerequisite for safe and cost-effective LNG operations and for sustainability of the investment in terminals and vessels. The work will address areas related to LNG as fuel, or as cargo, education and training requirements, regulations for bunkering of LNG, port regulations, or investigation of needs to adapt the existing police regulations.

The strategy for the future LNG deployment together with the planned set of recommendations will be presented in the kind of a policy advocacy document called “Masterplan for the LNG implementation on Rhine-Main-Danube” (in short “Masterplan document”).

SuAc 3.4: Financing models for terminal infrastructure & vessel investment

The objective of this sub-activity is twofold: On the one hand, support will be provided to evaluate and to improve the viability and bankability of concrete terminal and vessel investment projects. For this, the financial viability, pay-back calculations from the terminal/ship owner’s point of view and different financing models based on the defined scenarios will be investigated. On the other hand, work carried out in this sub-activity will provide guidelines and recommendations for structuring LNG terminal and vessel investment projects in order to attract financial sources. In addition, a directory of funding opportunities for LNG projects will be generated and distributed to potential projects promoters as well as for potential investors.

Related deliverables
Download: D 3.4.2 Analysis of regulatory, legal and contractual impacts on LNG supply chains
Download: Annex I. Legal assistance. LNG Terminal Galati-Romania
Download: D 3.4.3 Guidelines and recommendations for LNG terminal projects
Download: D 3.4.4 Financial models for LNG related infrastructure investments
Download: D 3.4.5 Guidelines and recommendations for LNG vessels investments
Download: D 3.4.6 TCO Model for transition towards LNG powered inland vessels
TCO model - tool
Download: D 3.4.10 Legal and regulatory road map

SuAc 3.3: Vessel concepts (retrofit) & other vehicles & machinery

The objective of this sub-activity is to elaborate new and innovative technical concepts for LNG retrofitting vessel solutions as well as innovative solutions for other vehicles and machinery being part of the LNG supply chain. The solutions will consider the different framework conditions and characteristics of vessel operations on Rhine/Meuse, Main and Danube. The concepts include all necessary efforts to obtain permits including safety and risk analysis. The technical concepts involve all technical requirements, compliance to safety regulations and business models.

 

Download: D 3.3.2.1 Technical concept - retrofit of container vessel Eiger - DCL Barge
Download: D 3.3.2.2 Feasibility study for retrofit - new built - NAVROM
Download: D 3.3.3.1 Technical concept Economic evaluation for LNG retrofit of river pushers - Danube LNG
Download: D 3.3.4.1 LNG terminal and LNG fuelling station in Ruse
Download: D 3.3.5 Alternative fuels for port equipment - Antwerp
Download: D 3.3.4.2 - 5.4.2 Specifications and pilot deployment of three LNG tank trucks

SuAc 3.2: Vessel concepts (new-build)

The objective of this sub-activity is to elaborate new and innovative technical concepts for new-built LNG powered vessels and LNG tankers (bunker vessels) considering the different framework conditions and characteristics of vessel operations on Rhine/Meuse, Main and Danube. The concepts include all necessary efforts to obtain permits including safety and risk analysis. The technical concepts involve all technical requirements, compliance to safety regulations and business models.

Related deliverables
Download: D 3.2.1-3.3.1 Database and anaylsis on technical vessel concepts and solutions
Download: D 3.2.2.1 Technical concept - Combined LNG-MGO tanker of Argos Bunkering B.V.
Download: D 3.2.2.2 Technical concept LNG inland tankers - LNG E-Motion
Download: D 3.2.2.3 Vessel concept - Chemgas Holding - Final report on different cryo cargo tank insulation
Download: D 3.2.2.4 Technical concept LNG pusher - Kooiman Marine
Download: D 3.2.2.5 Technical concept LNG fuelled chemical tanker Ecoliner - DAMEN
: D 3.2.2.6 Technical concepts including permits for LNG coastal carrier / bunker vessel (Bernhard Schulte, Cyprus)
Download: D 3.2.3.1-2-3 Technical concept for Danube Sea-River LNG tanker, LNG Barge and LNG Pier

The objective of this sub- activity is to elaborate innovative technical solutions for terminals, their operation strategies and to perform the investment calculations for these terminals. Cost analysis shall cover all necessary LNG facilities and equipment, including storage tanks, berths, pipelines, tanker trucks whereas considering various types of bunkering solutions used in terminals (ship-to-ship, truck-to-ship, and terminal-to-ship). Determination and quantification of locations, necessary facilities, sizes and numbers of LNG filling tanks, bunker vessels and tank trucks shall be summarised as an outcome of this sub-activity for individual terminals planned by the respective beneficiary. Case studies for bunker stations will be performed on an individual basis, but the ports along the Rhine/Meuse (Antwerp, Strasbourg, Basle, and Mannheim) will pro-actively exchange experience and terminal concepts resulting from their individual case studies.

Related deliverables
Download: D 3.1.1-4 Terminal requirements and good practice
Download: D 3.1.3.1-2 Case Study LNG bunker stations - Ports of Mannheim and Switzerland
D 3.1.2.1 Technical concept Bunker station - Port of Antwerp
 D 3.1.2.2 Feasibility and technical concept LNG terminal in Ruse
 D 3.1.3.3 Feasibility study and preliminary terminal design for the LNG
terminal in the Port of Constanta (TTS, Romania)
 D 3.1.3.4 Pre-feasibility study regarding development of LNG terminals
on the Romanian Maritime Danube (Galati Port Authority, Romania)
Case study for LNG floating terminal in Komarno & Bratislava
(Danube LNG, Slovakia)
- Concept design
- Annex 1: Safety study
- Annex 2: EIA for LNG floating terminal in the port of Bratislava
- Annex 3: Preliminary enviro study for the LNG floating terminal in the port of Komarno
- Annex 4: Financial model & cost assessment

Activity 3: Vessels & Terminal Solutions

This activity will comprise the elaboration of feasibility studies and technical concepts for LNG terminals, new-built LNG tanker and LNG-fuelled vessels, for vessels being retrofitted for LNG propulsion as well as for other vehicles & machinery, which are elements of the applied LNG supply chain approach. Work will include all necessary efforts to obtain permits for terminals and vessels including required safety and risk studies and/or environmental impact assessments. Furthermore, it will develop guidelines for elaborating LNG terminal and vessel projects in a way, which allows the project promoters to get a solid financing scheme behind the project.

This sub-activity's objective is to provide a comprehensive expert evaluation of the existing or new LNG related technologies against a comprehensive set of criteria based on existing standards, and those newly identified within the scope of the project, or based on best practices. Furthermore, the adequate safety requirements, operational procedures / costs with respect to LNG and a general risk assessment methodology shall be elaborated, applied within trials and assessed.

Related deliverables
Download: D 2.4.1 & D 2.4.2 Safety and Risk Assessment
Part A: Operational Safety and Nautical Conditions
Part B: Risk comparison of different LNG Bunker Scenarios
Part C: Comparison of Risk Assessment Tools

Download: D 2.4.3 Case Study of Port of Rotterdam
Part A: Gap study on regulations
Part B: LNG bunkering map: local conditions and spatial planning
Part C: Incompatibily of intermodal LNG activities
Part D: Impact on terminals
Part E: Impact on passing vessels




D 2.4.4 Emergency and incident response study
Download: D 2.4.4_Emergency and incident response study (EN)
Download: D 2.4.4_Étude d'intervention en cas d'urgence et d'incident (FR)
Download: D 2.4.4_Studie zu Not- und Unfall- insätzen (DE)
Download: D 2.4.4_Nood- en incidentbestrijding studie (NL)

SuAc 2.3: LNG bunkering

Sub-activity 2.3 therefore will address and assess the technical and operational aspects of different bunkering solutions to be used in inland water transport: ship-to-ship bunkering, truck-to-ship bunkering, terminal-to-ship via pipeline, or other options.The activities will cover an analysis of currently available technical and operation standards, handling routines and regulations in the maritime and short-sea shipping sector (e.g. ISO 2846:2010, etc.) as well as from other industry / transport sectors (e.g. the report of Swedish maritime technology forum “LNG ship to ship bunkering procedure”).

Related deliverable
Download: D 2.3.1 LNG Bunkering
Part A: LNG Bunkering: Regulatory Framework
Part B: LNG Bunker Procedures

Download: D 2.3.2 LNG Loading and Unloading
Part A: LNG loading and unloading: Regulatory framework
Part B: Standardised Installations for loading and unloading
Part C: Standardised scenarios and procedures
Part D: Case study Port of Swizerland (EN)

SuAc 2.2: LNG tank & equipment technologies

The focus of this sub-activity shall be the identification, further development and technical trial of innovative solutions in the areas of cryogenic tanks used for transporting and storing of LNG as well as related equipment technologies. The objective of the work is to identify cost-effective solutions for the inland water transport (e.g. by down-scaling/adapting it from maritime vessel concepts) and/or to further develop these solutions with the help of technical trials in real-life operational environment.

Download: D 2.2.1 Good practice report on fuel tank systems and equipment for IWT
Download: D 2.2.2.1-2 Design concept for on-board and on-shore LNG storage tanks

SuAc 2.1:Engine technologies & concepts

The focus of this sub-activity will be on the analysis and further development of engine technologies based on different concepts with respect to efficiency, emissions, noise, system complexity, maintenance and repair cycles, availability, life cycle and operational costs over life cycle. Different engine solutions contributing to the reduction of emissions will be considered as options to comply with the forthcoming stricter emission regulations. Such as – not limited to those mentioned – dual fuel (diesel/gas), gas, diesel/gas electric, gas electric will be analysed and compared with other mitigation measures, such as, particulate filters, catalytic-reduction, etc. Besides the different engine solutions, this sub-activity will address important open issues like fuel quality requirements and optimisation of energy management on board.

Related deliverables
Download: D 2.1.1-2-3 Engines technologies and related topics D 2.1.4 Recommendations and implementation guidelines - LNG in road transport
Download: D 2.1.1-2-3 Engines technologies and related topics

The work in this activity will contribute to the elaboration of cost-effective technical and operational solutions for small scale LNG operations in the inland navigation sector while maintaining the high level of safety known from large scale LNG. It addresses and investigates innovative engine technologies and concepts, or LNG tank & equipment technologies. Activities will furthermore address the necessary work for harmonization of regulations in LNG bunkering in European sea and inland ports and thus considerably contribute to the regulatory work with regard to the provision of recommendations and guidelines for harmonized bunkering of LNG.

SuAc 1.4: Impact analysis: safety, ecology & socio-economic aspects

The objective of this sub-activity is to provide a general assessment of the impact of the LNG as fuel and as cargo with regard to safety, ecology and socio-economic aspects. The work will take into consideration already existing studies and intends to consolidate most important information into a well-structured compendium which gives an easy access to the facts and figures together with the necessary background explanations. This compendium can be used also for the public debate on benefits and risks of LNG in inland navigation and will support a rational approach towards operations with LNG.

Related deliverables
Download: D.1.4.1 Impact analysis of LNG as fuel and cargo for inland navigation on safety, ecology and socio-economic aspects

The objective of this sub-activity is to identify possible LNG sourcing options, possible supply chain scenarios with regard to their costs and quality levels and to evaluate the options against each other as well towards the current fuel options. Cost scenarios for identified LNG supply chain options will be part of the work of this sub-activity. The outcome, especially with regard to the retail price of LNG will be an important input for the “LNG Demand Analysis” as price is the decisive factor for the magnitude of potential demand and for the cost-effectiveness of any investment in LNG propelled vessels. The foreseen work will analyse the present oil scenario supply patterns, modal shift implications and suitable locations in line with the expected LNG scenario bunkering patterns. Besides cost aspects, also the environmental impact of different supply scenarios as well as safety related consequences will be investigated.

Related deliverables
Download: D 1.2.1 Supply Study - Rhine Corridor
Download: D 1.2.2 Supply Study - Danube Corridor
 Annex: Pre-feasibility study for a possible LNG terminal as part of the LNG supply chain and assessment of logistics costs for supply chain components - Case EVN LNG - Terminal Lower Austria 
Download: Annex: LNG Supply & Demand Analysis: Regional results from Romania - Constanta area
Annex: Feasibility Study of transportation LNG from the Caspian and Black Sea to Slovakia (Danube LNG EEIG)

The objective of this sub-activity is to provide a detailed analysis and evaluation of the current LNG implementation status with specific focus to the maritime and inland water transport but also the development of LNG as road fuel. An overview of the relevant regulatory framework on European/ regional/national basis will be provided. A strong focus will be put on air emissions regulations which are a key driver for the interest in LNG. Sub-activity 1.1 shall ensure maximum take-up of existing Know how from previous and/or on-going projects (like DMA study and COSTA) in order to avoid duplication and to incorporate lessons learned. This sub-activity will also identify existing gaps and action points which will have to be handled throughout the course of the project to reach its objectives. With respect to trends for the use of LNG qualitative and quantitative calculations will be collected based on existing studies and business reports. Benchmarks will be defined as reference for demonstration of possible improvements considering the most common vessels and operation in the water borne transport.

Related deliverables
Download: D 1.1.1 Status Quo and Trend Analysis - Danube Corridor and Italy
Download: D 1.1.1 Status Quo and Trend Analysis - Rhine Corridor

The objective of this activity is to investigate and to assess the framework conditions, the supply markets and the market opportunities (market demand of LNG) for the implementation of LNG as fuel and cargo on the Rhine-Main-Danube axis. Special attention will be paid to a comprehensive impact analysis addressing safety, ecology and socio-economic matters of the LNG introduction.