Poland's Orlen and Port of Gdynia Evaluate LNG Vessel Fuel Options
Polish energy firm Orlen and the Port of Gdynia Authority have partnered to assess the feasibility of using liquefied natural gas (LNG) and bio-LNG as vessel fuels. The joint review will examine commercial demand, regulatory requirements, operational conditions, and logistical viability for ship-to-ship fuel transfers.
The collaboration comes as the shipping sector adapts to the FuelEU Maritime framework, which took effect in 2025. Port facilities and fleets are preparing for a market where LNG, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen will coexist.
Piotr Gorzeński, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Gdynia Authority, emphasized the importance of being prepared for future changes, noting that 'no one can say with certainty which solutions will matter most 10 or 20 years from now.'