Japan Shipping Industry Increases Use of LNG Due to Difficulties Developing Next-Generation Fuel, Lower CO2 Emission Than Heavy Oil

By Rui Suzuki / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
13:16 JST,
April 7, 2025
Liquefied natural gas is drawing increasing attention among major shipping companies as it is known to emit less carbon dioxide than heavy oil.
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