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BP Sustainability Report 2006

Our online report aims to provide a full account of key sustainability issues related to our operations and to explain how we are responding to them.

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The British Emerald LNG ship—demonstrating environmental leadership

An LNG tanker

Helios awards 2007 winner

Team: How an Emerald can cut emissions – The next generation of LNG ships
Business segment: Gas, Power and Renewables
Country of operation: UK

Issue
The LNG shipping industry is very conservative and in 2003 all LNG ships were powered by steam turbines because of their proven track record. However the main drawback of the steam turbine is its low thermal efficiency and resulting high fuel consumption and emissions. BP Shipping recognized that there was a viable alternative to steam turbines in the form of a gas burning diesel engine.

Solutions
BP Shipping worked in partnership with BP Global LNG to specify BP’s next generation of LNG ships. The primary aim was to ensure that these ships had world leading environmental performance. BP Shipping and Hyundai Heavy Industries developed a ship design incorporating a highly efficient dual fuel diesel electric (DFDE) propulsion system, together with a number of other industry-first environmentally efficient design features.

Benefits
The British Emerald is substantially more fuel-efficient than comparable steam powered LNG carriers, which will result in greatly reduced fuel costs and emissions. The British Emerald's DFDE system emits 25% less carbon dioxide and no sulphur dioxide emissions. Since BP ordered the first four vessels, the wider LNG industry has embraced this technology, making this the number one choice for today's LNG ship propulsion.

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BP takes positive action on pressing global issues

Environment and society - BP sustainability report 2006 front cover

Climate change

Our track record for action on climate change stretches back to 1997 and we are widely known as the first oil company to publicly acknowledge the issue. Today, we take precautionary action to limit GHG emissions and work to combat climate change in four areas.

  • Managing GHG emissions from our operations
  • Developing new low-carbon energy businesses
  • Raising public awareness
  • Engaging in the policy debate

More: www.bp.com/climatechange

Low-carbon powerPhoto - NSF building, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington. Click for credit.

We believe that the growing consensus to take action on climate change gives us an opportunity to take the lead in developing, promoting and marketing alternative energy solutions

More: www.bp.com/lowcarbonpower

 

BP Alternative Energy Our clean, low carbon power is cutting carbon emissions

Low carbon power - BP and climate change - BP Alternative Energy

More: BP Alternative Energy

Low-carbon transport

One consequence of the growth in global population and prosperity is an increase in demand for mobility. Meeting this demand and managing its consequences presents a major challenge to BP and the world

More: www.bp.com/lowcarbontransport

Carbon reduction

Its time to go on a low carbon diet

Reduce your carbon footprint. Whether in coal, oil or gas, carbon is the essential ingredient of all fossil fuels. When these fuels are burned to provide energy, carbon dioxide (CO2), a "greenhouse gas", is released to the Earth’s atmosphere.

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