DNV GL’s updated Recommended Practice (RP) is the first guidance on quality measurements and quantity metering of LNG. The classification[ds_preview] society has updated its RP for Development and operation of LNG bunkering facilities (DNVGL-RP-G105). It now includes a section dedicated to determining LNG quantity and its properties. The objective is to assist operators in addressing the large spread in properties, density and the calorific value among the available LNG sources globally. According to DNV GL this update is supposed to be a key driver for the monetization of the LNG small scale distribution and infrastructure, helping to develop a more transparent and compatible market and to safeguard sustainable growth.
The RP enables the industry to understand the business impact of proper fiscal measurement, DNV GL says. Gas from different sources with various compositions can result in substantial variation in energy content and burning properties. This may have implications for billing, the expected voyage distance and safe use in terms of operations.M
