據海上能源8月10日消息，從明年開始，韓國將為即將成為地區液化天然氣加注中心的液化天然氣燃料船舶提供退稅。

　　據能源部官員向Platts報告，該國政府修訂了關稅立法，以便為用于船舶的進口液化天然氣提供退稅。

　　目前，政府對液化天然氣進口征收每公斤2美分（24.20韓元）的附加費。此外，對冬季進口的液化天然氣將征收3%的關稅，在今年剩余時間將征收2%的關稅。

　　取消液化天然氣燃料船舶的進口附加費是將韓國發展成為區域性液化天然氣加注中心并滿足嚴格的船用燃料法規的努力的一部分。

　　同樣，據報道，政府正在推動降低液化天然氣消費稅，以幫助生產氫氣和減少煤炭消耗。

　　此外，國有的韓國天然氣公司計劃在Dangjin建設其第五個液化天然氣接收站。這是朝著區域液化天然氣加注中心目標邁出的又一步。

　　祝精燕 摘譯自 海上能源

　　原文如下：

　　South Korea puts forward tax rebates for LNG bunkering

　　Starting next year, South Korea will offer tax rebates for LNG-fueled ships on its path towards becoming a regional LNG bunkering hub.

　　The country’s government revised legislation on tariffs in order to provide rebates for imported LNG used for vessels, as reported to Platts by energy ministry officials.

　　Currently, the government levies a surcharge on LNG imports at two cents per kilogram (Won 24.20/kg). This is in addition to a three per cent tariff on LNG imported during the winter season and 2 per cent during the rest of the year.

　　Removing import surcharge for LNG-fueled vessels is a part of efforts to develop South Korea into a regional LNG bunkering hub and meet strict marine fuel regulations.

　　Similarly, the government is reportedly pushing for lowering the LNG consumption tax to help produce hydrogen and reduce coal consumption.

　　Also, state-owned Korea Gas Corp. plans to build its fifth LNG terminal in Dangjin. This is another step towards regional LNG bunkering hub goals.