TotalEnergies Appoints Senior LNG Bunker Trader in Asia | Mariner News
TotalEnergies announces a key strategic appointment, naming Laura Ong as its new Senior LNG Bunker Trader for Asia. This move underscores the French energy giant’s commitment to expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations across the vital Asian shipping market. Ong, based in Singapore, brings extensive experience, focusing on growing demand for cleaner marine fuels and reinforcing sustainable shipping initiatives.
TotalEnergies Strengthens Asia’s Marine Fuel Sector
Laura Ong’s promotion within TotalEnergies Gas & Power Asia significantly boosts the company’s regional marine fuel presence. Having worked with TotalEnergies since 2019, and previously at Shell in marine fuels, Ong possesses deep industry knowledge. Her expertise will be instrumental in navigating LNG supply and demand in Asia, a key region for global trade and maritime decarbonization efforts. This appointment reflects TotalEnergies’ dedication to meeting the shipping industry’s evolving needs.
Driving LNG Bunkering and Decarbonization Forward
In her new capacity, Ong will focus on developing the LNG bunkering ecosystem across Asia. This involves increasing the availability and adoption of LNG as a marine fuel, which offers significant environmental benefits over traditional heavy fuel oil. As a cleaner alternative, LNG helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollutants. Her efforts will directly contribute to marine decarbonization, supporting ship owners in their transition to more sustainable operations and ensuring TotalEnergies leads in eco-friendly energy solutions for the global fleet.
