Shell has taken the lead in driving the provision of LNG bunkering in Europe and, more recently, in the US and South East Asia, giving it first-hand experience on what issues are preoccupying shipowners.

Arjan Stavast, the energy major's business development manager for global marine LNG and who is responsible for Shell's activities in Europe and the Middle East, works with his team to discuss with major shipping companies and assess if LNG as a fuel could be an alternative for them.