Shipowners internationally are awaiting wit baited breath in view of the deadline for the introduction of new low sulfur marine fuels.

The Hellenic coastal shipping sector has set a goal of acquiring one or more natural gas-fueled tankers, that will fully function in the next two years.

Cyprus may be letting plans slip for an onshore LNG plant, according to the Cyprus Mail. The Cyprus newspaper quotes Charles Ellinas, former head of the national oil and gas corporation Kretyk who notes that a confluence of developments leads one to conclude the liquid natural gas project is becoming increasingly unlikely.