Port of Gothenburg Hosts First Bunkering of Swedish-Produced Biomethane for Maritime Sector

Gothenburg, Sweden – In a notable step towards alternative marine fuels, the Port of Gothenburg has carried out its first bunkering of Swedish-produced liquefied biomethane (LBG) for shipping. The operation, involving St1, St1 Biokraft, and shipping company Terntank, took place at quay 519, where the vessel Tern Ocean was fueled.

The operation marked the first time that St1 and its subsidiary St1 Biokraft delivered their domestically produced LBG to the maritime sector. The initiative forms part of their broader goal to establish themselves as major suppliers of biomethane for shipping.

The pilot bunkering also served as a practical test of collaboration across the value chain. It involved coordination between producers, infrastructure provider Nordion Energi, and vessel operator Terntank, underlining the logistical and operational requirements necessary to make low-emission fuels available at scale.

“Collaboration across the entire value chain is essential if the maritime industry is to transition to more sustainable fuels,” said Therese Jällbrink, Head of Renewable Energy at the Port of Gothenburg. “This pilot reflects the kind of cross-sector alignment needed to make practical progress.”

Liquefied biomethane, a renewable fuel derived from organic waste, is increasingly seen as a viable alternative for shipping due to existing infrastructure compatibility and growing interest from shipowners seeking to lower emissions.

Looking ahead, St1 and St1 Biokraft plan to expand production capabilities with several facilities under development across Sweden. In support of this effort, Nordion Energi is set to build a liquefaction plant at the Port of Gothenburg by 2026. The facility will be connected to the regional gas grid, creating new avenues for producers to access maritime customers. “With the upcoming liquefaction plant, we will have a comprehensive supply setup that can support the shipping sector’s transition,” said Ted Gustavsson, Head of Value Chain at St1 Biokraft. “This will be a key element in scaling biomethane as a competitive marine fuel.”