Sawgrass LNG & Power, a Florida-headquartered provider of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas-to-power turnkey solutions across the southeastern United States and the Caribbean, has concluded a shore-to-ship LNG bunkering operation at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
described as “First ever” A shore-to-ship LNG storage operation at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, activity completed on March 26, 2026, to fuel the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Ship. weather.
This operation is viewed as an important step forward in expanding LNG as a marine fuel solution in South Florida, enhancing Port Everglades’ support for the next generation of marine fuel used by cruise and cargo customers.
The company explains that the fueling operation was coordinated with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Group, Port Everglades, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami, Broward Sheriff’s Office, and REV, which is viewed as reflecting a high degree of planning, safety oversight, and interagency coordination.
Neil J. TrappPort Everglades Assistant Director of Energy and Innovation commented: “This is a critical moment for Port Everglades and our partners Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Sawgrass LNG & Power.
“We are excited to provide this low-carbon fuel for both land and waterside delivery, and applaud The Ritz-Carlton and Sawgrass LNG for their commitment to safety and sustainability.”
Sawgrass LNG & Power claims to be well positioned to provide reliable, locally sourced fuel supported by integrated logistics and proven operational expertise, as adoption of LNG continues to expand across the maritime sector.
Daniel McLaughlinPresident and Chief Commercial Officer of Sawgrass LNG and Energy highlighted: “We greatly appreciate our partners The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Port Everglades, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami, Broward Sheriff’s Office, and REV for their roles in executing this important operation.
“This accomplishment reflects a shared commitment to safety and operational excellence, and we look forward to many future bunkerings at Port Everglades.”
This milestone comes months after the launch of Sawgrass LNG and Power Fortified Its tie-up with Barbados National Energy Company Limited (BNECL) through a new LNG supply contract.
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