MITSUI O.S.K. Lines (MOL) was awarded the World LNG Shipping Award 2024 at the World LNG Summit held in Berlin, Germany, from Dec. 9 to 12.
The awards announced at the World LNG Summit acknowledge companies that have contributed to the development and future of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry through commercial and technological innovation.
MOL was selected as a finalist for the World Energy Transition Award 2024 and the World LNG Shipping Award 2024 in two out of three categories and was awarded the World LNG Shipping Award 2024.
Suryan Wirya-Simunovic, MOL executive officer, gives a speech at the awards ceremony during the World LNG Summit in Berlin, Germany, from Dec. 9 to 12, 2024. PHOTO from MOL
MOL was recognized for its long experience in the LNG carrier business with the world’s largest LNG fleet, advanced technology, its commitment toward decarbonization through the promotion of LNG as a marine fuel and the introduction of environmentally friendly systems, including the wind propulsion system “Wind Challenger.”
MOL Executive Officer Suryan Wirya-Simunovic said, “We will contribute to the realization of a low-carbon society by leveraging our experience in LNG transportation, expanding our business not only in transportation but also in gas liquefaction, storage, regasification and power generation, expanding our LNG infrastructure business.”
World LNG Summit
The World LNG Summit, held annually, is one of the most prestigious gatherings in the global energy sector, bringing together key stakeholders from the LNG industry, including policymakers, industry leaders, energy providers, and experts. This summit serves as a vital platform for discussing the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in LNG while focusing on the energy transition, sustainability, and the future of global energy markets.
For the 2024 edition held in Berlin, the event attracted prominent players from across Europe and the world, underscoring its significance in shaping the future of LNG.
The World Energy Transition Award is awarded to a company that, through technological or commercial innovations or change, has significantly contributed to the crucial role of natural gas/LNG in the energy transition and in maintaining energy security.
The World LNG Shipping Award is awarded to a company that, through technological or commercial innovation or change, has made a significant contribution to the crucial role that LNG shipping plays in the value chain, such as employing technological and strategic innovation to reduce shipping emissions and accelerate shipping’s journey to carbon neutrality, providing innovative technological solutions to the LNG shipping industry, developing projects or products that have contributed to the progression of the global LNG shipping industry, contributing to maritime education in the LNG transport sector.
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