MSC Cruises has signed a long-term agreement with Nordic energy company Gasum for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for use on its new flagship vessel, the MSC Euribia.
The two parties have also signed a Letter of Intent with the goal of co-operating on the supply of synthetic e-LNG made with renewable energy.
All of this forms part of the MSC Cruises strategy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its marine operations by 2050.
Using LNG removes nearly all sulfur oxide and particle emissions, greatly reduces nitrogen oxide emissions and significantly lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition, LNG technology on board enables MSC Cruises to switch at any time to fully renewable liquefied biogas (bio-LNG) or synthetic gas (e-LNG) in order to reach greenhouse gas emissions reductions of up to 100%.
Linden Coppell, Vice President of Sustainability and ESG for MSC Cruises, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Gasum on our journey to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Securing a reliable supply of LNG and e-LNG is of critical importance to our decarbonisation efforts, and the LOI and long-term agreement that we have announced today are significant steps on that journey. Partnering with Gasum will enable us to access new and cleaner fuels needed to make net zero cruising a reality. We need more suppliers like Gasum to step up and support our industry with its environmental targets. We are ready and waiting to buy more of these new fuels.”
