Event title: Technology and regulatory insights on LNG bunkering

By: Mr. Tushar K. Poddar, Principal Consultant (Oil, Gas and LNG – Facilities’ life Cycle)

Co-Organised by: The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Singapore, The Joint Branch of the RINA and the IMarEST (Singapore) and Singapore Polytechnic

Date : 9th July 2019, Tuesday

Time : 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Registration & Refreshment, talk begins at 7:00 pm and ends at 8.30 pm

Venue: LT18A (next to SP Convention Centre near Dover Station), Singapore Polytechnic, 500 Dover Road, Singapore 139651

Abstract

The evolution of LNG bunkering is in fast progression to meet the challenges of complying IMO directive setting strict restriction globally on sulphur content (0.5%) in marine fuel by January 2020. Out of various options, such as, adoption of scrubber in the exhaust line, costly low sulphur Marine fuel, hybrid fuels, etc., LNG bunkering is pivotal for underpinning the Green House Gas (GHS) emission, which has profound adverse impact in global climate change and sustainable growth. The presentation will focus on state-of-the-art in LNG bunkering system – its key drivers, prospects, outlook and challenges. The extent of maturity in the adoption of LNG bunkering technology in Singapore and in other counties who are active, will also be covered in the discussion.

About the Speaker

Tushar has over 38 years’ experience in oil, gas, LNG, offshore and marine industries having served in various reputed multinational companies like Shell, McDermott, IHI, B.W. Offshore, Bechtel, Sembcorp Marine, etc. in different countries, that has endowed him with strong and in-depth grasp in his area of expertise, and professional accomplishment. He was contributed in developing Singapore LNG bunkering standardisation supporting LNG bunkering standardisation committee. Tushar has offered numerous training program on LNG facilities, gas processing, FPSO, LNG bunkering in USA, Singapore, India, Malaysia and Thailand. Currently, working as independent consultant serving couple of SMEs in USA and Japan and providing training/ teaching and consulting services in oil, gas and LNG facilities onshore/ offshore/ marine systems. His current focus is on empowering digitalisation for asset integrity management through the development of 3D digital twin, which enables developing analytics using Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Neuron Network (ANN) for the purpose of enhanced productivity, efficiency and safety integrity/ HSE awareness.