Shell and Qatar Petroleum signed a framework agreement that seeks to advance the nascent LNG bunkering market. 

Qatar Petroleum's Wave LNG Solutions and Shell's Gas & Power Developments said the agreement covers the development of LNG marine bunkering infrastructure.

Qatar Petroleum and Shell say the development will cover various locations across Europe, the Middle East and East Asia.

The two companies expect that an increasing number of shipowners will turn to LNG in order to meet the International Maritime Organization's deadline for a global 0.5%