Shipowners concerned over using LNG as a transition fuel to meet the IMO’s 2050 emissions targets are being told to go ahead — as they will be able to switch to greener forms of gas power before the deadline without modifying their ships.

Synthetic LNG, known as SNG or syngas, is increasingly being marketed as a cleaner alternative fuel.

MAN PrimeServ Augsburg senior vice president Stefan Eefting Photo: MAN Energy Solutions

It is produced by generating electricity from low-carbon or renewable sources to conduct electrolysis — effectively splitting water...