MSC Cruises and Gasum partner to use LNG and renewable e-LNG

25-06-23

MSC Group's cruise division and Finnish state-owned energy company Gasum have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of LNG to MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC Euribia, as well as a letter of intent with the aim of cooperating on the supply of liquefied synthetic gas (e-LNG) made from renewable energy.

This agreement comes as part of the cruise division's strategy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its marine operations by 2050.

MSC Cruises, the world's third-largest cruise operator, and Nordic energy company Gasum have signed a Letter of Intent to initiate a landmark cooperation aimed at securing MSC's access to liquefied synthetic gas, or e-LNG, which is produced using hydrogen, created by hydrolysis with renewable energy and captured CO2.

The two companies also signed a long-term agreement on the supply of liquefied natural gas, LNG, to MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC Euribia. With this agreement, Gasum supports MSC Cruises in reducing emissions with the immediate use of LNG.