In northern Europe, Rivera Maritime News reports six ferry operators have signed bioLNG supply agreements: TT-Line, Viking Line, Wasaline, Destination Gotland, Stena Line, and Avenir LNG. Fuel supplier Gasum plays a central role in several of these deals through its FuelEU Maritime pooling service, which channels waste-based bioLNG into short-sea routes facing tightening climate rules.
TT-Line committed to long-term use after a 40-tonne trial bunkering on Peter Pan in Travemünde. The bioLNG, produced by EnviTec Biogas from poultry manure, slurry, and food waste, now fuels both Peter Pan and sister ship Nils Holgersson. CFO Torben Nikolay said the vessels were built to go beyond legal minimums, with bunkering now handled flexibly by truck.
Viking Line has been operating Viking Glory and Viking Grace on bioLNG provided through Gasum’s pooling platform and plans to expand biomethane uptake. Wasaline and Stena Line have jointly committed to running Aurora Botnia fully on bioLNG on the Vaasa–Umeå route.
Destination Gotland recently received its first ISCC-certified delivery from Avenir LNG, shipped from Zeebrugge to Visby by Avenir Aspiration.
EnviTec says its fuel can cut emissions by up to 100 percent compared to marine diesel. What began as pilot trials is now shaping into routine operations, as bioLNG gains ground as a viable compliance fuel for Baltic ferry routes.
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