Uniper supplies Q1 Energie AG with bio‑LNG
- Uniper has made an initial delivery of bio‑LNG to Q1 Energie AG under a new supply agreement.
- Bio‑LNG will be available for road transport across several German states via Q1's bio‑LNG network.
- Biomethane is liquefied at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam and transported in ISO tanks to a central storage point in Germany for onward distribution.
- Uniper owns and imports the bio‑LNG, manages the full supply chain and holds the resulting GHG quotas; the supply chain is certified under RED‑recognised schemes.
Agreement and market reach
Uniper and Q1 Energie AG have concluded a supply agreement under which Uniper provided an initial delivery of bio‑LNG. The renewable fuel will be offered for road transport in several German states via Q1's bio‑LNG network, representing the first commercial relationship between the two firms.
Logistics and commercial roles
Biomethane is liquefied into bio‑LNG at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam using existing LNG infrastructure, stored temporarily and transported in ISO tank containers to a central storage point in Germany. Uniper serves as owner, importer and distributor and is responsible for the entire supply chain from procurement and liquefaction to import and delivery, while Q1 distributes the product to filling stations according to demand.
Feedstock processing and certification
The bio‑LNG originates from sustainably produced biogas generated in an EU member state, processed into biomethane by removing carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide and fed into the natural gas grid before liquefaction at the offtake point. The complete supply chain is certified under internationally accepted systems recognised by the European Commission in line with the Renewable Energy Directive (RED).
Source: Uniper