BHP is looking to introduce LNG-fuelled ships into its maritime supply chain to eliminate NOx (nitrogen oxide) and SOx (sulphur oxide) emissions and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
To that end, the company has released the world’s first bulk carrier tender for LNG-fuelled transport for up to 27 million tonnes of its iron ore.
Rashpal Bhatti, Vice President, Maritime and Supply Chain Excellence said the tender is open to a select group of industry leaders, from ship owners, banks and LNG fuel network providers.
“Through this tender, we are seeking potential partners who share our ambition of lowering emissions to the maritime supply chain,” Mr Bhatti said.
He said that as well as well as LNG-fuelled transport for up to ten per cent of its iron ore, BHP’s tender also seeks other innovative solutions that can lower greenhouse gas emissions and increase productivity from its freight requirements.
“We are fully supportive of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) decision to impose lower limits on sulphur levels in marine fuels,” Mr Bhatti continued.
“While LNG may not be the sustainable homogenous fuel of choice for a zero carbon future, we are not prepared to wait for a 100% compliant solution if we know that, together with our partners, we can make significant progress now.”
“This new tender adds to the work BHP is doing with customers, suppliers and parties along our value chain to influence emissions reductions from the transport and use of our products.”
