舶用燃料としてのディーゼルと液化天然ガス(LNG)の比較分析
Comparative Analysis of Diesel and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as Marine Fuels (原題)
O. O. Wasiu
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日本語
国際海運の脱炭素化を背景に、ディーゼルとLNG舶用エンジンの技術性能・経済性・環境影響を比較した研究。MATLAB/Excelによる定量モデルとNVivoによる専門家7名のインタビューを組み合わせ、モンテカルロ法で不確実性を評価した。LNGは熱効率46.5%・SFC165g/kWhとディーゼルを上回り、SOx・PMをほぼゼロ、CO₂を22〜25%削減するが、メタンスリップ(約14g/kWh)が課題。投資回収は6〜9年でディーゼルより長いが、炭素税上昇で競争力が改善する。
English
This study compares diesel and LNG marine engines on technical performance, economics, and environmental impact, using MATLAB/Excel modeling, NVivo analysis of seven expert interviews, and Monte Carlo simulation (n=10,000). LNG achieves higher thermal efficiency (46.5% vs 43.5%) and lower SFC (165 vs 185 g/kWh), nearly eliminating SOx and PM and cutting CO2 by 22-25%, but methane slip (~14 g/kWh) can erode its GHG advantage by up to 40%. LNG requires higher capex (~US$11M vs US$7M) with payback of 6-9 years versus 3-5 years for diesel; higher carbon taxes improve LNG competitiveness.
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日本のGX文脈において
日本は海運大国であり、IMO 2020硫黄規制やGHG削減戦略への対応は商船三井・日本郵船・川崎汽船など主要海運企業の経営課題。本論文はLNGのトランジション燃料としての有効性とメタンスリップ規制の空白を指摘し、日本の海運・造船業の脱炭素戦略や環境規制対応に示唆を与える。
In the global GX context
As global shipping faces IMO decarbonization targets, this paper provides empirical evidence on LNG as a transitional fuel, highlighting methane slip as a key regulatory gap. It informs TCFD/ISSB-aligned transition planning for maritime firms and supports policy discussions on carbon pricing and alternative fuel infrastructure, relevant to international disclosure frameworks.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:LNGとディーゼルの定量的比較とメタンスリップの影響評価手法を提供。
🏢実務担当者:LNGへの移行判断や投資回収期間、炭素税感度分析が経営判断に有用。
🏛政策担当者:メタンスリップ規制の必要性と炭素税設計がLNG普及に与える影響を示唆。
📄 Abstract(原文)
In support of the decarbonization goals of international shipping, this study compares the technical performance, economic viability, and environmental impacts of diesel- and liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered marine engines. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining quantitative modeling using MATLAB and Excel with qualitative analysis of seven expert interviews using NVivo. Data were obtained from technical manuals, academic literature, industry reports, and regulatory documents. Key performance indicators included thermal efficiency, specific fuel consumption (SFC), lifecycle emissions, retrofit cost, and payback period. Monte Carlo simulations (n = 10,000) were employed to address uncertainty in economic and environmental assessments. Results indicate that LNG engines outperform diesel engines in technical efficiency, achieving a thermal efficiency of 46.5% compared to 43.5% and a lower SFC of 165 g/kWh versus 185 g/kWh. Environmentally, LNG virtually eliminates sulfur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions while reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by approximately 22–25%, ensuring compliance with IMO 2020 sulfur regulations. However, methane slip (≈14 g/kWh) remains a significant challenge, potentially reducing LNG’s greenhouse gas advantage by up to 40% under high-slip conditions. Economically, LNG engines incur higher capital and retrofit costs (approximately US$11 million compared to US$7 million for diesel) but benefit from lower annual fuel and maintenance expenses. LNG payback periods range from 6–9 years, compared with 3–5 years for diesel. Sensitivity analysis shows that higher carbon taxes and wider fuel price differentials improve LNG competitiveness. Expert interviews further highlighted LNG’s role in regulatory compliance and sustainability while identifying methane regulation gaps and infrastructure limitations in developing countries. The study concludes that LNG is an effective transitional fuel toward net-zero shipping, provided methane slip and infrastructure challenges are addressed. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and shipowners navigating maritime decarbonization.
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