Europe and logistics dominate the field for the construction of ships powered by liquified natural gas ( LNG ) , with 168 of the 282 LNG vessels in operation or on order globally , according to l GL ’s Alternative global Insight portal . In 2018 , just 13 are operating in the Americas . However , a shift is reportedly underway , driven by Harvey Gulf , which plans to add two articulated tug and barges to its LNG - fuelled fleet .
Europe and Norway lead the field for the manufacture of ships fuelled by liquified natural gas (LNG), with 168 of the 282 LNG vessels in operation or on order globally, according to DNV GL’s Alternative Fuels Insight portal. In contrast, just 13 are operating in the Americas. However, a shift is reportedly underway, driven by Harvey Gulf, which plans to add two articulated tug and barges to its LNG-fuelled fleet.