Gasum and Hapag-Lloyd Partner to Advance Green Shipping with 20,000 Tons of Bio-LNG Supply

Gasum and Hapag-Lloyd Partner to Advance Green Shipping with 20,000 Tons of Bio-LNG Supply

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with Hapag-Lloyd to supply 20,000 metric tons of waste-based bio-LNG over two years as part of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The bio-LNG, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, will be used on a shipping route between Rotterdam and Singapore from 2025 to 2026. This partnership supports Hapag-Lloyd’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 and highlights the maritime sector’s shift towards sustainable fuels.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 3-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — In a significant move towards greener maritime transport, Gasum, a leading energy company, has announced its partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s top container shipping companies, to supply 20,000 metric tons of waste-based bio-LNG over a two-year period. This collaboration is part of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative, which aims to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission solutions in the shipping industry.

Hapag-Lloyd secured the first ZEMBA tender earlier this year, committing to use bio-LNG that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90%. The bio-LNG supplied by Gasum will be used on a key shipping route between Rotterdam and Singapore from 2025 to 2026, showcasing the feasibility of sustainable fuels in large-scale operations.

Gasum’s bio-LNG, produced from waste materials such as biowaste and sewage sludge, offers a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels, with significantly lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. The partnership aligns with Hapag-Lloyd’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 and underscores the growing momentum in the maritime sector towards sustainable energy solutions.

Jacob Granqvist, VP of Maritime at Gasum, highlighted the importance of this agreement, stating, “This partnership with Hapag-Lloyd is a clear indication that the maritime sector is embracing the green transition. By supplying bio-LNG, we are enabling immediate and significant reductions in emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future for global shipping.”

With this partnership, Gasum continues to expand its role as a key supplier of renewable energy in the maritime sector, offering bio-LNG bunkering services across Northern Europe. The company’s commitment to providing 7 TWh of renewable gas annually by 2027 is a critical step towards reducing the carbon footprint of the shipping industry and supporting global sustainability goals.

About Gasum

Gasum is a Nordic gas sector and energy market expert. Gasum offers cleaner energy and energy market expert services for industry and for combined heat and power production as well as cleaner fuel solutions for road and maritime transport. The company helps its customers reduce their own carbon footprint as well as that of their customers. Together with its partners, Gasum promotes development towards a carbon-neutral future on land and at sea. The Gasum Group has around 340 employees in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Germany. The company’s revenue totaled EUR 1,457 million in 2023. Gasum is owned by the State of Finland. www.gasum.com

About Hapag-Lloyd

With a fleet of 287 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.2 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 13,700 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.2 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. Around 2,900 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.

Media Contact:

Jacob Granqvist
Vice President, Maritime, Gasum
+358 40 483 9129
jacob.granqvist@gasum.com

SOURCE: Gasum