Washington State Ferries is considering using liquefied natural gas to cut its fuel costs by 44 percent.The Kitsap Sun reports that the idea would be for six of the agency’s boats.Ferry officials say the system burns through 17 million gallons of fuel every year, and it’s one of the fastest-growing expenses, expanding $52 million in 12 years.Under the proposal, six boats built between 1979 and 1982 would be retrofitted with new engines at a cost of $65 million. But officials say the money would be recovered in seven years through fuel savings.
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14 September 2011 - 19:54
USA: Washington State Ferries to Use LNG as Fuel
Ferry officials say the system burns through 17 million gallons of fuel every year, and it’s one of the fastest-growing expenses, expanding $52 million in 12 years.
SHIPPING NEWS
14 September 2011 - 19:54
Washington State Ferries is considering using liquefied natural gas to cut its fuel costs by 44 percent.The Kitsap Sun reports that the idea would be for six of the agency’s boats.Ferry officials say the system burns through 17 million gallons of fuel every year, and it’s one of the fastest-growing expenses, expanding $52 million in 12 years.Under the proposal, six boats built between 1979 and 1982 would be retrofitted with new engines at a cost of $65 million. But officials say the money would be recovered in seven years through fuel savings.
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