The development of LNG bunkering is hampered by a “lost” shipping industry that faces many fuel choices on its way to a greener, decarbonised future, according to a senior analyst from BP.

The IMO has stipulated the sulphur content in bunker fuel be cut to 0.5% from next year, but vessels will also be able to run on LNG or be installed with scrubbers to continue burning high sulphur fuel.