- TT-Line's Peter Pan bunkered 40 tons of bio-LNG in Travemünde.
- EU regulations mandate reduced greenhouse gas intensity for ships over 5,000 gross tonnage.
- IMO postponed the global shipping climate regime decision by one year.
- EnviTec Biogas produces bio-LNG from organic waste, reducing emissions by up to 100% compared to marine diesel.
Bio-LNG Bunkering Success
TT-Line's Peter Pan successfully bunkered 40 tons of bio-LNG from EnviTec Biogas in Travemünde, marking a step towards cleaner maritime logistics. This aligns with the EU's FuelEU Maritime regulation, which requires shipping companies to adhere to limits on greenhouse gas intensity for ships over 5,000 gross tonnage.
Regulatory Context
The EU regulation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has delayed its decision on a global climate regime for shipping, known as the "Net Zero Framework," by one year. This framework would introduce a global CO₂ price and set a roadmap for climate neutrality by 2050.
Bio-LNG Production
EnviTec Biogas produces bio-LNG from organic biomass waste, including slurry, poultry manure, food waste, and agricultural residues. The process involves converting these materials into biogas, upgrading it to biomethane, and then liquefying it into bio-LNG. This method can reduce emissions by up to 100% compared to marine diesel.
Infrastructure and Supply
EnviTec's BioEnergie Park Güstrow, Germany's largest integrated bio-LNG plant, supports this production. Since 2023, EnviTec has been an independent supplier of carbon-neutral fuel, contributing to the maritime industry's efforts to meet environmental targets.
