Himalaya Shipping Ltd. (HSHP) – Commencement of LNG bunkering
Hamilton, Bermuda, August 2, 2023 Himalaya Shipping is proud to announce that two of its ships, Mount Norefjell and Mount Matterhorn, have bunkered with LNG in Singapore over the last days. A Newcastlemax running on LNG reduces its CO\2\ emissions by 43% compared to a standard Capesize ship, in addition to significantly reducing SOx and NOx. On July 31, 2023, LNG prices (adjusted for calorific values) were $472/t[1] compared to $537/t for HFO[2] and $610/t for VLSFO[2]. “We are pleased to see the first LNG bunkering of the Himalaya ships. Both the environmental and economic