Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Not-so-green Glen Sannox ferry.

The LNG Detour: What Scotland's New Ferry Teaches US

02 Oct 2025 | Abstracted from CleanTechnica

Scotland's Glen Sannox ferry, launched as a “green” LNG-powered vessel, emits more greenhouse gases than its diesel predecessor due to underestimated methane slip. Despite improved local air quality, real-world data shows LNG's climate impact is worse over short timeframes. The project highlights how optimistic assumptions and delayed construction turned a sustainability effort into a cautionary tale about transitional fuels and lifecycle emissions.

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