Global map Open menu Home - SHV Energy What we do What we do – SHV Energy LNG LNG – SHV Energy LNG Liquefied Natural Gas is highly versatile and serves remote locations and various industries What is LNG? Go to Why LNG? Go to LNG in numbers Go to What is LNG? What is LNG? Simply put, Liquefied Natural Gas is a colourless and odourless liquid fuel. But what LNG lacks in colour and smell, it makes up for in energy efficiency and environmental performance. Created over millions of years from the transformation of organic materials, such as plankton and algae, LNG is made by cooling natural gas to -162°C, which means it is classed as a cryogenic liquid. Applications LNG is used in many business sectors within the industrial sector, road transport and marine. Industry LNG is often the fuel of choice for businesses in geographically remote locations. These typically include: food processing, bottling of beverages, pet food manufacture, dairy products manufacture, aggregates and asphalts. Commercial LNG is used widely within in the commercial sector. Especially owners of hotels and spas, have chosen LNG to heat their premises or provide hot water for their swimming pools. Road transport LNG is typically 10-25% cheaper than diesel, with strong environmental benefits that improve air quality in cities. LNG-powered trucks have comparable performance to diesel vehicles in terms of power, acceleration and cruising speed, but can cut CO2 by between 10% and 20%, dependent upon duty cycle and vehicle type. Marine With the growth of emission control areas (ECAs), LNG is also becoming an increasingly popular marine fuel. It is a proven energy source, which is affordable, performs well and offers 24% more energy output per tonne than heavy fuel oil. It is considered one of the most promising alternative fuels in the transition to clean transport in shipping. Interested to learn more about LNG ? LNG for industry LNG for transport Why LNG? Advantages Liquefied Natural Gas is a highly versatile fuel. Clean-burning and low carbon, LNG is an effective, tried-and-tested alternative to expensive, oil-based systems for business concerned about costs and sustainability. Cheaper Cleaner Efficient Safe Plentiful supply Easy to transport and store LNG in numbers 600 times less space in its liquid form - 162 degrees of cooling temperature 200 years of reserves 90 % less NOx emissions compared to heavy fuel oil 1 Source: https://www.igu.org/natural-gas-efficient (Black & Veatch) 2 Source: https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs Sustainability Find out about the four aspirational goals that guide our sustainability efforts. Find a brand that offers LNG Our global map shows an overview of brands that offer LNG. PrimaLNG Find out more about Prima LNG and our best-in-class LNG supply chain solutions. SHV Energy is a leading global distributor of off-grid energy such as LPG, LNG and is active in the area of sustainable fuels and renewable energy solutions. If you are interested in a product or solution in your local market, please go to our global map. Follow us on: LinkedIn YouTube About SHV Energy Who we are What we do Our impact Partnerships Products & services LPG LNG BioLPG Biobased & renewable fuels Renewable solutions More Careers Contact ©SHV Energy Disclaimer Cookies Privacy Policy Cookie Consent About Cookies On This Site We use cookies to personalise and enhance your experience. Please manage your personal preferences below. You can change these at any time via the "Cookie Consent" link in the footer. For further information visit our Privacy Policy. Accept All Options