News + Resources - Say No To LNG

Curtis Martin, Say No to LNG – Canada April 11, 2025

Tilbury Phase 2 Expansion Application Leaves Out LNG Shipping Impacts

Say No to LNG participated in the recent Tilbury Phase 2 Expansion public engagement period. In reviewing the project application, we found many instances of incorrect, incomplete, and missing information...

Resource type: Blog

Galia De La Garza March 17, 2025

Gulf of California Painting | La Paz, Mexico

Painting by Galia De La Garza about the proposed LNG Saguaro project, which would significantly impact whales and biodiversity in the Gulf of California...

Resource type: Art + Posters

Jack Cowley March 17, 2025

About LNG | Poster

Poster by Jack Cowley highlighting the detrimental impacts of LNG shipping along the full supply chain...

Resource type: Art + Posters

Energy and Environmental Research Associates, LLC February 21, 2025

Well-to-Tank Carbon Intensity of Canadian LNG

This study assesses the upstream emissions of Canadian produced natural gas and LNG to determine whether it can truly be a low-GHG choice in the context of global and maritime climate goals...

Resource type: Report

Say No to LNG Global Campaign February 23, 2025

Factsheet: Why e-LNG (e-methane) is not a viable solution for maritime shipping

e-LNG (e-methane) is promoted as a clean alternative to fossil LNG, but significant challenges make it unsuitable for achieving climate goals. The energy demands for its production and the associated methane emissions render it inefficient and environmentally harmful...

Resource type: Factsheet

Say No to LNG Global Campaign January 16, 2025

Literature Review: e-methane (e-LNG) for Shipping

The information included in the literature review to follow includes a mix of peer-reviewed and grey literature sources. Importantly, some of these sources include industry positions, which were used to contextualize why e-LNG is being pursued. An annotated reference list is included to highlight the background and motivations for each reference...

Resource type: Factsheet , Report

Curtis Martin, Say No to LNG - Canada March 10, 2023

LNG Greenwashing: Why Inaction Signals Silent Approval

Following amendments to the Competition Act in 2024, the Competition Bureau—one of Canada’s independent advertising watchdogs—recently released updated guidelines on greenwashing in the Competition Act...

Resource type: Blog , News

Say No to LNG Global Campaign November 4, 2024

Four Events: Say No to LNG at COP29

Join us live at Baku Stadium or via livestream to hear more about the Beyond Methane Pledge, leveraging Nationally Determined Contributions, cross-continental efforts beyond LNG, and Arctic myth busting around short-lived climate pollutants...

Resource type: News

Say No to LNG, Earth Insights, Skytruth, CEED October 26, 2024

Coral Triangle at Risk: Fossil Fuel Risks & Impacts

Fossil fuel development in the Coral Triangle overlaps with environmentally-sensitive areas, threatening marine biodiversity and human livelihoods...

Resource type: Report

Jack Cowley March 17, 2025

“LNG is Worse than Coal” Poster II

Poster by Jack Cowley highlighting the fact that LNG is worse than coal within the context of LNG as a shipping fuel...

Resource type: Art + Posters

Jack Cowley March 17, 2025

“LNG is Worse than Coal” Poster

Poster by Jack Cowley highlighting the fact that LNG is worse than coal within the context of LNG as a shipping fuel...

Resource type: Art + Posters

Solutions For Our Climate October 14, 2024

Still Adrift: Updated assessment of the global energy transition’s impact on the LNG shipbuilding industry

Report finds LNG carriers are in massive oversupply, risking stranded assets and locking in capital; oversupply leads to cheaper LNG shipping, enabling traders to boost LNG demand...

Resource type: Report

Stand.earth October 10, 2024

Banking on a Climate Shipwreck

Report sheds light on the environmental dangers of maritime LNG financing, and provides a call to action for banks to shift their investments toward cleaner, more sustainable solutions...

Resource type: Report

Publication Name September 20, 2024

Infographic: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a threat to the Arctic

Find out what the Clean Arctic Alliance – and others – are asking of Arctic nations, shipping industry and finance sectors if they truly want to reduce emissions of CO2, black carbon, and methane by 2030. ..

Resource type: Infographic

Prashanna Pokharel March 17, 2023

“Stop the use of LNG” Graphic

Graphic illustration by Prashanna depicting an LNG vessel atop Earth, visualizing its negative impact...

Resource type: Art + Posters

Chris jwc March 17, 2023

“Our Health” Graphic

Graphic illustration by Chris visually depicting her perception of the impacts of LNG shipping on human health. ..

Resource type: Art + Posters

Veri Lee March 17, 2023

Earth and LNG Vessel | Graphic

Graphic illustration by Veri Lee depicting hands protecting the Earth from an LNG vessel. ..

Resource type: Art + Posters

Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) September 13, 2024

ISWG-GHG 17/3: Literature Review on Well-to-Tank Emissions from LNG Imports to the EU

Document shares findings of an extensive literature review on the well-to-tank GHG intensity of LNG imports to the EU. The study aggregates data covering 92.6% of EU imports in 2023, and concludes that the overall WtT GHG intensity of LNG in Europe is 22.39 gCO2e/MJ...

Resource type: IMO

WWF, Pacific Environment and CSC September 13, 2024

ISWG-GHG 16/3/2: Fugitive and Unburned Methane Emissions from Ships (FUMES)

FUMES resulted in the most comprehensive dataset of real-world methane emissions from LNG-fueled ships to date. Based on the results, the co-sponsors propose at least 6% as the default TtW Cslip value for LPDF 4-stroke engines under the IMO’s LCA Guidelines...

Resource type: IMO

Say No to LNG Global Campaign August 20, 2024

Royal Caribbean Exposed as Climate Con Artist: New Petition Demands Accountability on LNG Greenwashing

Today, the Say No to LNG global shipping campaign launched a public petition calling out Royal Caribbean’s misleading claims about Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) as a “clean” shipping fuel. ..

Resource type: Press Release

Say No to LNG Global Campaign August 1, 2024

International shipping coalition launches ‘Beyond Methane Pledge’, Calling on industry leaders to end LNG and other methane-based fuels

Backed by eight key civil society organizations, the Say No to LNG global shipping campaign today launched the ‘Beyond Methane Pledge’...

Resource type: Press Release

Say No to LNG Global Campaign July 19, 2024

A Step Backwards: Say No to LNG Responds to Maersk’s LNG Investment

The Say No to LNG global shipping campaign is deeply concerned by Maersk's recent decision to invest in Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)-powered vessels. This move directly contradicts Maersk's previous commitments to prioritize zero-emission fuels. ..

Resource type: Press Release

Solutions For Our Climate June 10, 2024

Reconsidering Korea’s LNG Bunkering 100% Rebate Policy

The rebate system for LNG bunkering may impose a greater financial burden on the South Korean government and potentially impede its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions in international shipping by 2050...

Resource type: Report

Say No to LNG Global Campaign & Earth Insight June 6, 2024

Report: Heatmap shows Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) expansion in globally-important marine biodiversity hotspots

New maps released ahead of World Oceans Day paint a sobering picture of current plans to expand LNG infrastructure worldwide...

Resource type: Press Release

Say No to LNG – Canada May 28, 2024

Ad Standards Canada Ruling Leaked: Finds LNG Ads Guilty of Greenwashing

The third-party advertising watchdog unanimously ruled that Canada Action’s LNG ads are inaccurate and misleading..

Resource type: Blog , News

EERA & Ocean Conservancy May 7, 2024

Analysis of Liquefied Natural Gas as a Marine Fuel in the United States

This report provides a detailed review of the existing literature on LNG as a marine fuel, including discussion of policies and regulations; LNG engine technologies and emissions; the global and U.S. LNG vessel fleets; production, import and export of LNG; and the health and equity implications of LNG...

Resource type: Report

Say No to LNG Global Campaign April 19, 2024

Response to ZEMBA’s Announcement: Biomethane a Slippery Slope to Decarbonize Shipping

Over two years, Hapag-Lloyd will use waste-based biomethane in existing fossil-LNG vessels. There is a significant risk this contract could make the case for building new LNG infrastructure. ..

Resource type: Blog , News

Say No to LNG Global Campaign April 19, 2024

Factsheet: Biomethane Should Not be Part of any Shipping Decarbonization Pathway

Biomethane, also known as bio-LNG, is an almost entirely methane-based gas. Here are three reasons why biomethane is currently not a short-, mid- or long-term solution for shipping decarbonization...

Resource type: Factsheet

Transport & Environment April 12, 2024

Open letter sent to ship engine manufacturers to disclose true impact of LNG

A coalition of green groups has called on ship engine manufacturers to disclose the full climate impact of fossil gas-powered vessels. More and more shipping companies and cruise liners are ordering vessels that run on LNG – a fuel that is being sold by engine manufacturers as cleaner than traditional fuels. ..

Resource type: News

Energy and Environmental Research Associates, LLC April 11, 2024

LNG and Shipping in the Arctic

To better understand the trajectory of LNG uptake in a maritime context across the study region, this report explores policy positions on natural gas in the study region, describes LNG bunkering, trade, and infrastructure, and identifies, discusses, and analyzes the Arctic-capable LNG vessel fleet...

Resource type: Report

Clean Arctic Alliance April 11, 2024

Two New Reports Highlight Threat of LNG Reliance in the Arctic

Clean Arctic Alliance shares two reports, both of which explore the future potential impacts on our climate from the extraction and use of liquified natural gas (LNG) for fueling the shipping industry. ..

Resource type: News

Andre Dumbrille, Advisor, Clean Arctic Alliance April 11, 2024

The Arctic HFO Ban Presents A Cross Current For Shipping in the Arctic

This July, a ban on use and carriage of heavy fuel oil – shipping’s dirtiest fuel – in the Arctic comes into force. We call on the shipping industry and governments to hit the pause button before investing in liquified natural gas (LNG) infrastructure. ..

Resource type: Blog

Curtis Martin, Say No to LNG Canada Campaigner April 3, 2024

How to Say No to LNG Greenwashing in Canada

See an ad that you think is greenwashing and want to do something about it? Read more to see what you can do to fight back in just a few minutes...

Resource type: News

Bellona Environmental Foundation April 2, 2024

Working paper analyzes Russia’s big LNG ambitions in the Arctic

Report gives an overview of the Russian LNG sector with a focus on the current status and future projections of LNG production and use as ship fuel in the Russian Arctic. The influence of economic sanctions on Russian LNG development plans are also analyzed...

Resource type: Report

Say No to LNG Global Campaign April 1, 2024

April Fool’s Joke or Real Life? The LNG shipping project on the west coast of Canada has just been approved.

The Tilbury approval will have a negative impact not only on Canadians but also on people around the world. The project aims to boost the export of LNG to Asia, which could hinder the efforts of countries in that region...

Resource type: Blog

The International Council on Clean Transportation March 14, 2024

Characterizing methane emissions from LNG-fueled ships using drones, helicopters, and onboard measurements

FUMES found that real-world methane emissions from the most common LNG marine engine averaged 6.4%, whereas EU regulations assume 3.1% and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) assumes 3.5%. ..

Resource type: Report

Jack Cowley March 17, 2024

“Say No to LNG” Poster

Poster by Jack Cowley "Say No to LNG" within the context of shipping decarbonization...

Resource type: Art + Posters

Jack Cowley March 17, 2024

“It wasn’t me this time” Cow Poster

Poster by Jack Cowley "Say No to LNG" within the context of shipping decarbonization...

Resource type: Art + Posters

Say No to LNG Global Campaign March 18, 2024

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Gaslight of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Coordinated protests erupted in the Netherlands, UK, France, and Canada in the lead up to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings starting today. ..

Resource type: Press Release

Andrew Dumbrille, Say No to LNG - Canada March 14, 2024

Cows protest the use of LNG as a marine shipping fuel

On the heels of the cow demonstration in Marseilles, France, cows again take to the streets in Ottawa, Canada to say ‘It wasn’t me, this time’. ..

Resource type: Blog , News

Say No to LNG Global Campaign January 1, 2024

Say No to LNG Campaign: A Global Solutions Framework

Recognizing there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution for shipping decarbonization, the Say No to LNG campaign adopts a solutions framework focused on a just and equitable transition...

Resource type: Art + Posters , Blog

STAND.earth, Say No to LNG Global Campaign, CAPE... January 26, 2024

First Nations, environmental groups respond to U.S. pause on LNG approvals

Shipping LNG to Asia is worse for the climate than just burning coal. Saying no to LNG can put Canada on course to achieving its Global Methane Pledge commitments and recently revised International Maritime Organization (IMO) shipping GHG targets...

Resource type: Press Release

Elissama Menezes, Global Director, Say No to LNG December 31, 2023

COP28: Why gradualism is no longer an option in 2024

We must halt the expansion of existing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects in the maritime sector. It is essential to establish robust international regulations for methane emissions in the shipping industry if we hope to keep the 1.5°C target within reach. ..

Resource type: Blog

Say No to LNG Global Campaign December 5, 2023

Beyond LNG Shipping: “Just Transition” Day at COP28

As the world converges at COP28's “Just Transition” day in Dubai, we are actively engaging in conversations and forming partnerships to strengthen our commitment to a “just and equitable” transition – beyond LNG shipping. ..

Resource type: News

Say No to LNG Global Campaign December 5, 2023

Factsheet: Beyond LNG Shipping for a Just and Equitable Transition

Socially and environmentally vulnerable communities are more exposed to the direct impacts of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) extraction, processing, and operation. Here are five reasons why LNG does not belong in a "just and equitable" transition...

Resource type: Factsheet

Guest Blogger: Nicole Figueiredo de Oliveira October 31, 2023

The Draculization of LNG: Why Brazil Must Resist the Expansion of Liquefied Natural Gas

Guest blog post by Nicole Figueiredo de Oliveira, Executive Director of Arayara, discussing the planned expansion of LNG in Brazil...

Resource type: Blog

Andrew Dumbrille & Elissama Menezes October 30, 2023

Op-ed: The haunted future of LNG

There’s a scary connection between liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the yearly ritual of watching horror movies and kiddies at the door for Halloween — trick or treat. ..

Resource type: News

Clean Arctic Alliance October 30, 2023

LNG-Powered Shipping: A Nightmare for Arctic Ecosystems

The Clean Arctic Alliance is lending its voice to calling for action to move beyond LNG shipping fuel to truly zero emission alternatives. ..

Resource type: Blog

Guest Blogger: Kathryn Cussen October 30, 2023

Halloween Scaries: LNG fuels the Climate Crisis

Guest blog post by Kathryn Cussen. Say No to LNG welcomes submissions from passionate individuals who wish to contribute to the LNG shipping conversation...

Resource type: Blog

Say No to LNG Global Campaign October 16, 2023

Turning the Tide: Introducing Say No to LNG’s Micro-Grant Program

Join our global campaign advocating for a cleaner shipping future! Apply to the Say No to LNG Micro-Grant Program to raise awareness about the harmful impacts of LNG as a marine shipping fuel...

Andrew Dumbrille, Say No to LNG October 5, 2023

The Untold Impacts of LNG: Beyond the Climate Debate

Canada Campaigner Andrew Dumbrille talks about his debate with pro-LNG advocate Cody Battershill on the Mike Smyth Show...

Resource type: News , Radio

Say No to LNG Global Campaign September 26, 2023

Factsheet: LNG & Green Corridors

Green shipping corridors are maritime transport routes designed to prioritize using low- and zero-emissions technologies and fuels. Here are three reasons why Liquefied Natural Gas does not belong in green shipping corridors...

Resource type: Factsheet

Opportunity Green September 26, 2023

(Un)Sustainable from ship to shore

The report highlights the systemic nature of the cruise industry’s apparently misleading advertising, including claims being made by some of the biggest international cruise companies such as Carnival, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Costa Cruises. ..

Resource type: News , Report

ClimateWorks Foundation September 21, 2023

Debunking the myth of Liquified Natural Gas

Elissama Menezes of the Say No to LNG global shipping campaign works to debunk the myth that liquified natural gas, or LNG, is a “climate-friendly” marine fuel alternative and exposes the true nature of LNG as a fossil fuel...

Resource type: News , Report

Ship It Zero August 7, 2023

Shipping Decarbonization Report Card

Most carriers have only committed to carbon neutrality by 2050, too long a timeframe to avoid catastrophe, and carriers are reliant on false solutions like liquefied natural gas (LNG) and scrubbers...

Resource type: News , Report

Financial Times June 19, 2023

Europe’s port cities ‘choking on toxic air’ from cruise ships

Research shows harmful gases from vessels quadruple that of cars despite emissions curbs. Yet around two-fifths of cruise companies’ order books are LNG-powered vessels. ..

Resource type: News

TVE1 MELANIE STÜBER June 19, 2023

El gas natural licuado, un combustible alternativo para cruceros ¿menos contaminante?

The spanish television channel TVE1 published a short news documentary on LNG's detrimental climate impacts..

Resource type: News

Say No to LNG Global Campaign June 12, 2023

Upcoming IMO negotiations: Global campaign cites recent investigations urging countries to leave fossil gas behind

Negotiations, kicking off June 26 in London, could either set the course for a comprehensive global climate plan or derail the Paris Agreement into climate chaos...

Resource type: Press Release

Solutions for Our Climate June 1, 2023

High and dry: The global energy transition’s looming impact on the LNG and oil shipbuilding industry

Shipbuilders face significant risk by overshooting liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping capacity that is inconsistent with future energy scenarios...

Resource type: Report

David Suzuki Foundation May 29, 2023

Burning Bridge: Debunking LNG as a Climate Solution

This report covers the science on the climate impacts of gas, the necessary reductions in gas supply and demand under the Paris Agreement and how this disqualifies Canadian LNG as a climate solution. ..

Resource type: News , Report

Say No to LNG Global Campaign May 23, 2023

Say No to LNG Job Posting: Part-Time Communications Assistant

Update: The role has been filled. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the applicants for their interest in the Communications Assistant position. Your overwhelming response has been truly inspiring, and while we would have loved to personally respond to each applicant, the sheer volume has exceeded our expectations. Please know that we deeply appreciate your time and effort. ..

Resource type: News

NIKKEI Asia May 25, 2023

Singapore is leading the way on taking carbon out of shipping

The government is driving efforts to electrify shipping vessels and shift to green fuels..

Resource type: News , Report

Transport & Environment May 17, 2023

Fossil gas: the greenwashing pill shipping wants you to swallow

How the maritime industry is betting on the wrong horse, leaving behind a trail of climate destruction and stranded assets in its wake..

Resource type: News

Say No to LNG Global Campaign May 1, 2023

Setting the Record Straight: Say No to LNG Responds to SEA-LNG

Our campaign is intended to be a resource for policy makers, financiers, and the shipping industry to plan for incoming methane regulations and address the financial challenges ahead...

Resource type: Press Release

STAND.earth April 28, 2023

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a fuel for ships is a climate disaster

This decade, we are at a climate crossroads. The path we choose will either lock in runaway climate chaos or clear the way for a livable future...

Resource type: News

Aoife O'Leary, CEO & Founder, Opportunity Green April 25, 2023

The IMO would be reckless to ignore the full life cycle of fuels

Alternative fuels are only a climate solution if emissions on and off ships are regulated ..

Resource type: News

Billboard of an LNG facility emitting methane with another image of a child with a puffer. The text reads: how healthy is natural gas?

The Magazine for Environmental Managers April 12, 2023

From Land to Sea: the Myth of LNG

From extraction to its final destination, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) impacts people, nature, and the climate. Menezes and Lem debunk the myth that LNG is the solution the shipping industry needs to decarbonize and reduce its climate footprint. If using LNG at sea creates more issues on land, is this really a solution? ..

Resource type: Report

Pacific Environment April 12, 2023

Stop Gas Build-out at Port of Long Beach

Plans to build new fossil fuel facility for ships powered by LNG, locking in dangerous pollutants for 30 years...

Resource type: Report

Stand.earth April 7, 2023

Promises from cruise industry on environmental footprint ring hollow

Stand.earth is calling on Canada’s federal government to support coastal communities by banning and preventing pollution from ships, including cruise ships...

Resource type: News

ClimateWorks Foundation May 22, 2023

Building momentum to decarbonize maritime shipping

The shipping industry is responsible for 3% of GHG emissions & its emissions could double by 2050. This new story chronicles how their grantees & partners rallied to build momentum to decarbonize shipping globally...

Resource type: News

UMAS April 5, 2023

How can international shipping align with 1.5°C? Focus on 1.5°C alignment in 2030

IMO’s GHG debates have centred on the fuel transition, which is key for the ultimate transition to zero emissions, but absolute emission reductions required this decade can mostly be unlocked with efficiency...

Resource type: Report

Elissama Menezes, Global Director Say No to LNG Campaign April 3, 2023

The role of shipping in tackling methane emissions, according to the latest IPCC Report

The climate clock is ticking, and the time to act is now..

Resource type: News

Opportunity Green April 1, 2023

Don’t be Fossil Fooled: Say No To LNG

Today – on April Fools’ Day – a new campaign called ‘Say No To LNG’ is launching online and across the globe. Opportunity Green has joined this global campaign to pull back the curtain on dirty shipping fuels – with one culprit in particular: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)...

Resource type: News

April 1, 2023

New Global Campaign Launches on April Fools’ Day: Pulls Back the Curtain on Dirty Shipping Fuels

This April Fools' Day the Say No To LNG campaign launched across the globe, pulling back the curtain on dirty shipping fuels and calling attention to one in particular: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). ..

Resource type: Press Release

Say No to LNG – Canada May 27, 2024

3 simple steps to report a greenwashing ad in Canada

If you see an LNG ad that you suspect might be greenwashing, take a picture and send in an official complaint in just a few minutes!..

Resource type: Blog

Say No to LNG Global Campaign June 15, 2024

Biomethane Fuel is Not a Solution for Shipping Decarbonization

An infographic identifying the reasons why biomethane as a shipping fuel creates problems for the climate, environment, and people. ..

Resource type: Infographic

Say No to LNG Global Campaign March 30, 2024

LNG Does Not Belong in Green Corridors

An infographic listing the top 3 reasons why LNG as a so-called "transition" fuel hinders the progress of green shipping corridors...

Resource type: Infographic

Say No to LNG Global Campaign March 30, 2024

The Impacts of LNG Shipping From Land to Sea

An infographic about LNG shipping and it's impact from land-based extraction to its use as fuel at sea...

Resource type: Infographic

International Council on Clean Transportation September 30, 2022

Comparing the future demand for, supply of, and life-cycle emissions from bio, synthetic, and fossil LNG marine fuels in the European Union

The report estimates that renewable LNG will be seven times more expensive than fossil LNG in 2030...

Resource type: Report

UCL Energy Institute September 12, 2022

Exploring methods for understanding stranded value: case study on LNG-capable ships

Researchers estimate £113bn-£185bn in losses investing in an LNG-capable fleet..

Resource type: Report

Natural Resources Defense Council & China Waterborne Transport Research Institute September 9, 2022

Overview of the Development of Low/Zero-Emission Marine Fuels and Implications for China

China's potential to lead shipping decarbonization to renewable-based solutions and away from LNG...

Resource type: Report

Say No to LNG Campaign Spokespersons August 15, 2022

Comments on the Environmental Assessment Certificate for Tilbury LNG Marine Jetty Project

The Tilbury Environmental Assessment lacks robust analysis on the impact of using LNG as a marine fuel...

Resource type: News

Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability May 5, 2023

Policy approaches to mitigate in-use methane emissions from natural gas use as a marine fuel

This study conducts a critical review and expert interviews to identify methane slip mitigation measures, and then identifies and evaluates potential policy instruments that could incentivize their uptake while considering the shipping sector's climate targets...

Resource type: Report

The World Bank April 15, 2021

The Role of LNG in the Transition Toward Low- and Zero-Carbon Shipping

The report attempts to identify the role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a bunker fuel in the years 2020–2050...

Resource type: Report

Publication Name August 1, 2023

The Invisible Climate Impact of a Cruise Ship

Cruise operators are switching to LNG-powered vessels they say are better for the climate. New evidence suggests their emissions impact is still being understood. ..

Resource type: News , Report

Clean Arctic Alliance May 12, 2023

LNG: The Threat to the Arctic from Liquified Natural Gas as a Shipping Fuel

Clean Arctic Alliance is lending its voice to calling for action to move beyond LNG to truly zero emission alternatives...

Resource type: News

TradeWinds GreenSeas Podcast April 21, 2023

Should shipping stick to liquefied natural gas as a fuel?

Episode digs into the debate with Peter Keller and Steve Esau of SEA-LNG, Elissama Menezes of Say No to LNG and Panos Mitrou of Lloyd’s Register...

Resource type: Podcast

Publication Name April 14, 2023

Say No to LNG Interviews on Green Majority Radio

Stefan interviews Elissama Menezes and Andrew Dumbrille about a campaign against LNG in shipping...

Resource type: Podcast

Publication Name April 6, 2023

A sinking ship: don’t be fossil fooled by LNG

LNG distracts Canada from a zero-emissions future, jeopardizing its commitments to a cleaner, prosperous economy...

Resource type: News

Lloyd's List April 4, 2023

Campaign launched against use of LNG as a marine fuel

Activists have begun a new lobby campaign against LNG as a marine fuel. Their arguments cover the full lifecycle effects the fuel might have, including methane slips...

Resource type: News

TradeWinds April 4, 2023

New campaign aims to highlight ‘greenwashing’ of LNG as fuel

The ‘Say No to LNG’ group argues shipping should plough cash into operational measures and R&D instead...

Resource type: News

Say No to LNG Global Campaign April 1, 2023

Say No to LNG announces official launch

The organisers of ‘Say No to LNG’ have announced the formal launch of their campaign, with events set to take place this month in North America and Europe as well as East and Southeast Asia. ..

Resource type: News

Bunkerspot January 16, 2023

Say No to LNG Campaign outlines aims for ‘zero-emission, just and equitable shipping industry’

Proponents of fossil liquefied gas are gaslighting the maritime industry, policymakers and investors away from zero-emissions solutions and towards a dead-end path...

Resource type: News

UMAS June 4, 2022

LNG impact on decarbonising shipping ‘negligible’, claims green group

A UMAS report dismissing LNG as “a statistical irrelevance” in the rush to decarbonise shipping, has coincided with a new campaign against its adoption...

Resource type: News

Transport & Environment March 22, 2022

Now more than ever, powering ships with gas is a terrible idea

At a time where Europe desperately needs to reduce its reliance on Russian gas, in one area it is becoming more dependent: to power shipping...

Resource type: News

Transport & Environment February 16, 2022

Quarter of EU shipping will run on LNG by 2030 locking in fossil fuels for decades

EU policies to clean up shipping will lead to replacement of conventional marine fuels with fossil liquid natural gas (LNG), with little benefit to the climate...

Resource type: News

Ship.energy March 7, 2023

Elissama Menezes and Dr. Melissa Lem of the Say No To LNG Campaign

A sound solutions pathway towards shipping decarbonization...

Resource type: Podcast

Stop the Money Pipeline January 15, 2023

Tell Citi: Stop financing Environmental Racism in the Gulf South!

Unprecedented build-out of methane oil and gas export terminals with over 25 new toxic projects proposed...

The Magazine for Environmental Managers December 12, 2022

Liquefied Natural Gas: The 21st Century Myth of Green Fossil Fuel for the Shipping Industry

The impacts of LNG and its health ramifications along the supply chain for communities on land...

Resource type: Report

Solutions for Our Climate & Pacific Environment December 1, 2022

Korea’s Green Shipping Pathways: The Korean Shipping Landscape and Policy Recommendations for Ocean-Climate Leadership in Shipping

An overview of the current landscape of Korea’s shipping sector, including GHG emissions and policy recommendations ..

Resource type: Report

International Council on Clean Transportation September 2, 2022

Comparing the future demand for, supply of, and life-cycle emissions from bio, synthetic, and fossil LNG marine fuels in the European Union

Estimates the demand for LNG used by ships on voyages to, from, and between EU ports in 2030..

Resource type: Report

The relocation of the LNG Terminal from the planned Tanjung Benoa Port to the mangrove special area of Ngurah Rai Community Forest Park in Sidakarya Village, Bali drew protests from representatives of the Intaran Traditional Village, in early June 2022.

Solutions for Our Climate & Pacific Environment July 15, 2022

LNG terminal construction sacrifices mangroves and the Bali marine ecosystem

LNG terminal considered to be in conflict with regional regulations on regional spatial plans...

Resource type: News

CBC News June 22, 2022

Wet’suwet’en members sue RCMP and Coastal GasLink for alleged harassment and intimidation

Lawsuit claims police and pipeline security officers are impeding rights outside of injunction..

Resource type: News

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment May 25, 2022

Communities in Flux: Fracking and Health Impacts: The Lived Experience

Local, qualitative data generated through interviews with people residing in Northeastern British Columbia...

Resource type: Report

Clockwise from top left: Katherine Todrys, Joseph Gone, Lisa DeVille, and Kandi White

Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health April 25, 2022

Fossil fuel extraction is harming Indigenous communities, say experts

Leadership from frontline Indigenous activists critical in fighting fossil fuel extraction impacts on their communities...

Resource type: News

Transport & Environment April 13, 2022

Methane at Sea: Finding the Invisible Climate Killer

Investigation uncovers significant amounts of invisible methane being released into the atmosphere from LNG ships...

Resource type: News

International Energy Agency May 21, 2021

Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector

World’s first comprehensive study of how to transition to a net zero energy system by 2050...

Resource type: Report

International Council on Clean Transportation January 1, 2020

The Climate Implications of Using LNG as a Marine Fuel

The latest development of alternative marine fuel solutions, and policy recommendations to catalyze this transition...

Resource type: Report

UMAS June 28, 2018

LNG as a marine fuel in the EU: Market, bunkering infrastructure investments and risks in the context of GHG reductions

Prospective public and private financial investments by EU member states into LNG port and bunkering infrastructure...

Resource type: Report

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