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This paper aims at identifying the most viable marine technology to transport natural gas in a Mediterranean Sea scenario. Pipeline, LNG, SSLNG, and CNG solutions are put in competition. Techno-economic modelling of each technology is performed to evaluate corresponding capex and opex. To highlight which of the competitive transportation modes offers the minimum supply chain cost through a discounted cash flow model, estimations of the total cost of investment, shipping, and operation tariff were taken as primary attribute in the ranking process. Number of LNG, SSLNG and CNG ships are developed at conceptual design level and stored in databases which feed the optimal composition of fleets, also to compete with subsea pipeline projects whose main technical and cost parameters are available from different sources. Pipeline and LNG cost reductions are considered to make uniform comparison of these technologies with ready advances in CNG technology. The comparative results on the Zöhr-Brindisi route show that the CNG marine solution is economically the most advantageous transport mode provided lighter pressure vessels are fitted on CNG ships.
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