Energy Magazine January 2017 | Page 53

ENERGY fuels is predicted to triple within the next 20 years , which will yield a multitude of challenges for both suppliers and consumers . Eric Smith explains , however , “ the main challenge presently faced in the global market is getting customers to make the switch from coal to natural gas on a long term basis ”.
He adds : “ Coal has historically been cheaper than natural gas , but it ’ s also extremely bad for the environment . What we ’ re finding is that the carbon tax being considered in many countries around the world is an attempt to equalize the price of coal with other cleaner fuels to encourage those nations to make the switch to fuel sources that will have less of an impact on the environment .”
The company , however , has acknowledged the need to find sustainable solutions that will also benefit the global community while driving the delivery of greener , cleaner energy sources for the world :
“ A huge driver for us is the environmental impact the increased use of natural gas will have , which in turn affects society as a whole . People would like to have a cleaner
atmosphere because it affects their quality of life , and our project will deliver fuels to these communities that will provide them with their electricity and create a cleaner atmosphere ,” concludes Smith .
The long term benefits of the project are evident . “ The fact that establishing this facility will make a difference in the lives of so many people around the world is what excites me and the entire team most ”, reflected Michaels .
SCT & E LNG are clearly passionate about not only the sustainability and superiority of LNG as an energy source , but also the increased advantages it has over dirtier fossil fuels which the SCT & E LNG development can deliver globally . Strong partnerships will support the delivery and key outcomes , which in turn will effectively support countries in utilizing greener fuel alternatives to provide benefits for the future . www . sctelng . com 53