LPG in the Marine World Latin America

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1 Innovations and Good Practices for the Andes LPG in the Marine World Latin America PRESENTATION BY Capt. BERNARDO HERZER Golehr.com

2 LPG AS A MARINE FUEL A major opportunity for the propane industry to displace gasoline and diesel fuel in the marine market Propane Autogas is the most widely used and accepted alternative to the conventional oil-based transport fuels: gasoline and diesel. Emissions regulations today dictate the use of low sulfur fuels Alternative fuels like propane are a viable choice as they are almost all sulfur free There are many questions about the cost of low sulfur diesel The higher costs of low sulfur diesel could make the use of alternatives a reality much sooner

3 A CHANGING WORLD IN THE MARINE World Emissions SECA Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs) are sea areas where there are stricter requirements

4 ENVIRONMENT COST CONVENIENCE PERFORMANCE BENEFITS Not a marine pollutant Lower greenhouse-gas emissions No Spills CLEANER AIR GHG CO 2 NO X /SO X Particulate VOCs Hg (Mercury) EQUIPMENT COST FUEL COST SAVINGS REDUCED MAINTENANCE LONGER ENGINE LIFE REDUCED MAINTENANCE LIQUID FUEL AT LOW PRESSURE FUEL STABLE FOR LONGER PERIODS THAN GASOLINE, ETHANOL, OR BIO-DIESEL HIGHER OCTANE EFFICIENT ENGINE COOLER BURNING ENGINE LONGER LASTING

5 LPG ENGINE & FUEL EFFICIENCY LP Gas has high energy content per ton compared to most other oil products and same emission benefits as LNG Higher Octane = Higher Compression = More Efficient Engines Difference in BTU is addressed LPG Non cryogenic Can be stored as liquid at LOW pressures

6 STUDIES & REGIONAL APPLICATIONS Spain (2007) LPG vs. Gasoline in Outboards RESULT: No difference in performance at peak power Italy (2010) Motorized gondolas and water taxis switch to LPG Reduced GHG, water pollution, and VOCs Reduced cost RESULT: Still being implemented LPG: Pollutant emission and performance enhancement for spark-ignition four strokes outboard engines, July 27, 2004, S. Murillo, J.L. Míguez, J. Porteiro, L.M. Lopez Gonzalez, E. Granada, J.C. Moran, E.T.S. Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad de Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, Vigo, Espana, Spain. Using LPG to replace gasoline in boats, Keith Henderson, November 7, 2010, Maritime Propulsion Magazine

7 GLOBAL APPLICATIONS Chile leads the world in marine LPG uses 80% of Salmon fishing boats using LPG in the south of Chile. There are many examples in Europe of LPG in use as a marine fuel

8 LEARNING FROM AUTOGAS Global consumption of autogas reached 22.9 million tonnes in 2010, and is increasing rapidly. Drivers behind quick adoption in autogas: Government policies Energy security Environmental concerns LPG is the leading alternative fuel Practical (Ease of use) Cost Advantage

9 ENVIRONMENT MARKET DEMAND ECONOMICS PERFORMANCE KEY DEVELOPMENT DRIVERS MANDATES LEGISLATION IMO EPA CE LOCAL BODIES NEW EQUIPMENT CONVERSIONS FROM TRADITIONAL FUELS HIGHER EMISSIONS STANDARDS EQUIPMENT COST PREMIUM REDUCTION OPERATING AND TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP SAVINGS LOWER COST OF FUEL TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS LOWER MAINTENANCE LIGHTER FUEL

10 ADVANTAGES: LPG vs. LNG LPG LNG Recreational Marine Use Commercial Marine Use Efficiency Operating Cost Investment Cost Ease of Refueling Existing Refueling Infrastructure (Commercial) Installing Refueling Infrastructure Safety

11 CONTROLLING WATER POLLUTION Gas and particulate contaminants released into the air settle to the floor of lakes, rivers and oceans and are converted into methlymercury 50% of the fresh water bodies in the US are under a water-contamination advisory The EPA estimates that as much as 6 MM gal of gasoline per year are spilled each gal of gasoline contaminates 1 MM gal of water LPG is not a marine pollutant and emits 96% less particulate matter

12 USES OF LPG IN MARINE YACHT RECREATIONAL

13 USES OF LPG IN MARINE HARBOR & WORK VESSELS Projects include patrol boats, cleaning boats, harbor tugs, small ferries, harbor maintenance craft

14 USES OF LPG IN MARINE, Commercial Use of LPG: Fishing boats, life boats, small ships, short sea shipping, and longer range shipping.

15 RECREATIONAL BOATS: USA s/cabinet453/2012-us-abstract- Preview.pdf Page/1520b_USCG_RBS_NationalSurv ey_online_singlepages.pdf The propane industry also has an unprecedented opportunity to grow demand in the large marine market

16 OPPORTUNITIES TO SELL GALLONS INFRASTRUCTURE Commercial Marinas Boat Launches Intermodal Dockside Ship to Ship Floating Depot Tank Exchange Dockside Refueling Small Tanker Ship Refueling Launch Site Refueling Tank Exchange

17 MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN MARINE The mission is to brand propane as a clean, in some cases domestic, and secure energy source Widespread consumer education campaign Active involvement in energy and environmental policy and regulatory processes Support manufacturers that are building, GROWING THE INDUSTRY Investment in new technologies and the new marine business model

18 LEHR PROPANE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE OEM MARKET OPPORTUNITY Patented & Patent Pending Gaseous Fueled Engine Technology

19 LEHR PROPANE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE OEM MARKET OPPORTUNITY Patented & Patent Pending Gaseous Fueled Engine Technology

20 Our partners In Colombia BonGas has the expertise and infrastructure to do sale and after sales service and support. YURI NICOLAY VELEZ TRUJILLO CEO COMVELMAR S.A. Porque BonGAS Siempre Te Da Mas

21 DIVERSE USES OF LPG Lawn & Garden, Power Generation, Pumps, Personal Propulsion

22 THANK YOU