The Jotne Group designs systems and equipment using liquid natural gas (LNG) as fuel for car ferries. The Norwegian authorities, led by Veidirektoratet (the Directorate of Public Roads), has taken the initiative to test LNG for use in ferry traffic, primarily for the environmental benefits it offers. LNG produces less carbon dioxide (CO2) and poisonous nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, and there are no sulphur emissions at all.
2000-08-20