What is ISO 23306 about?
ISO 23306 specifies the quality requirements for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) used as a fuel for marine applications. ISO 23306 defines the relevant parameters to measure as well as the required values and the test reference methods for all those parameters.
ISO 23306 applies to LNG from any source, e.g. gas from conventional reservoirs, shale gas, coalbed methane, biomethane, synthetic methane.
LNG described in ISO 23306 can come from synthesis process out of fossil fuels or renewable sources.
ISO 23306 identifies the required specifications for fuels delivered at the time and place of custody transfer (at the delivery point).
Who is ISO 23306 for?
ISO 23306 on fuel for marine applications is relevant to:
- Shipbuilding companies
- Government authorities
- Regulatory bodies
- Natural gas grids
- Power plants
- Cryogenic engineers
- Marine petroleum engineers
- Engine manufacturers
Why should you use ISO 23306?
Due to numerous economic and environmental factors, the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel for marine applications has increased. LNG is produced in different locations in the world in liquefaction plants. Large scale production facilities are often dedicated to specific markets such as natural gas grids and large power plants that use their own standards. Since LNG-fuelled vessels are likely to bunker LNG in different parts of the world, a common specification is needed for ship owners, ship operators and LNG suppliers.
ISO 23306 would help engine manufacturers and ship designers and is beneficial for the development of this new alternative marine fuel market.
ISO 23306 covers the necessary requirements, limit values and test methods to measure physiochemical characteristics, with guidance on MN and Wobbe Index. Main characteristics include:
- Net Calorific Value (NCV)
- Nitrogen
- Methane Number (MN)
Overall, ISO 23306 is your one-stop guide on easy adaptation to marine applications specificities/requirements. You will be able to ensure the LNG delivered is free from any material at a concentration that causes LNG to be unacceptable for use.
