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Oct 10
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WALLENIUS SOL Takes Key Step With Liquefied Biogas

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WALLENIUS SOL has started using Liquefied Biogas (LBG) in its BALTIC ENABLER and BOTNIA ENABLER multi-fuel vessels, following a new agreement with energy company Gasum.

  • The deal enables LBG supply through Gasum’s pooling system, supporting the use of renewable fuels at scale in shipping.
  • LBG, produced from organic waste, is chemically identical to LNG and can be used directly in existing dual-fuel engines.
  • The switch allows WALLENIUS SOL’s customers to reduce Scope 3 emissions. The LBG is RED II certified and ISCC traceable.
  • The first bunkerings took place in early October.

Rebecca Tagaeus, Sustainability Officer at WALLENIUS SOL, said the move is proof that the company’s Climate Roadmap is delivering tangible results and supporting customers’ climate goals.

Gasum’s Jacob Granqvist called pooling “a brilliant and easy opportunity” for maritime actors to join forces in reducing emissions.

Aug 29
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Viking Line To Boost Biogas Use – Fossil-Free Option On All Routes

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  • Viking Line will increase renewable biofuel purchases sixfold this autumn, equivalent to VIKING GLORY’s annual consumption.
  • Bio-LNG will be used on the Turku–Stockholm route by VIKING GLORY and VIKING GRACE, alongside LNG.
  • Fuels generate virtually no sulphur or particulate matter emissions and support the circular economy through waste-based raw materials.

Emission Impact

  • Annual biogas use rises from 600 tonnes to 3,800 tonnes.
  • Greenhouse gas emissions cut by 17,000 tonnes, equal to 1,700 Finns’ annual footprint.
  • Viking Line contributes to Gasum’s pooling service for FuelEU Maritime compliance.

Customer Choice

  • For the first time, passengers, conference guests, and cargo customers can opt for fully fossil-free journeys on all routes.
  • Demand aligns with trends: 45% of Finns surveyed plan to make more sustainable travel choices.

Future Investments

  • Viking Line invested EUR 450 million in VIKING GLORY and VIKING GRACE.
  • Developing green corridors Turku–Stockholm and Helsinki–Tallinn.
  • Plans for a 100% electric passenger car ferry on Helsinki–Tallinn by the 2030s.

CEO Jan Hanses:

  • “We want to be pioneers as Finnish maritime transport shows the way to a fossil-free future.”
May 30
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Biogas Investment for Fossil-Free Shipping – New Plant Under Construction in Eskilstuna

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On 21 May, the first sod was turned for a new liquid biogas (LBG) production facility near Eskilstuna. The plant is a joint project by Gotlandsbolaget, Andion CH4 Renewables and Equitix, marking a key milestone in Gotlandsbolaget’s long-term ambition for fossil-free shipping.

Production is scheduled to begin in late 2026, with a capacity of approximately 5,400 tonnes of LBG per year. Gotlandsbolaget has secured most of the output through a 10-year agreement for use in Gotlandstrafiken. This will cover around 10% of Destination Gotland’s annual fuel needs and reduce CO₂ emissions by an estimated 100,000 tonnes over the decade compared to LNG.

“This shows we’re not waiting for the future – we’re investing in it,” said Mikael Razola, Head of Gotland Tech Development. The plant is being developed by Eskilstuna Biogas AB and is part of Gotlandsbolaget’s broader energy transition strategy.

Oct 04
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WALLENIUS SOL Customers Can Opt for Biogas

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WALLENIUS SOL is enhancing its commitment to sustainable maritime infrastructure by launching a biogas offering that allows customers to “Lighten the Load” by purchasing liquefied biogas (LBG) corresponding to their fuel consumption.

“It may seem unusual for a shipping company to talk about ‘lightening the load,’ but this is about reducing our environmental impact through renewable fuels,” says CEO Elvir Dzanic.

With growing demand for renewable options, WALLENIUS SOL’s LBG service is ISCC-certified, offering customers a way to reduce their carbon footprint and ETS costs. “Reducing environmental impact is a collaborative effort,” adds Sustainability Manager Rebecca Tagaeus. “By offering flexible biogas options, we support a gradual shift from fossil fuels.”

Customers can choose between 10 to 100% LBG for their fuel mix. In 2022, WALLENIUS SOL introduced multi-fuel ice-classed vessels, BOTNIA ENABLER and BALTIC ENABLER, which lead their category in CO2 efficiency. “Together with our customers, we can accelerate the transition to renewable fuels,” says Tagaeus.

Photo: Mike Louagie

Feb 18
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Destination Gotland: First Passenger Shipping Company With Large-Scale Blending Of Biogas

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As the first major ferry operator in the world with both freight and passenger traffic, Destination Gotland begins with large-scale and continuous blending of biogas.

As of this week, the mixture of biogas will increase from one to ten percent, which will result in a reduction in emissions corresponding to 9,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.

In 2019 and 2020, Destination Gotland invested in two new ferries that run on LNG.  Since the vessels’ engines are built to also run on biogas, this was a crucial investment in order to be able to gradually increase the proportion of biogas in the tank.

 

Biogas is a renewable energy source produced from biodegradable household waste or residues from the agricultural and food industries. Biogas production is an example of how to get as much as possible out of raw materials and promote the circular economy.

The price of biogas is still significantly higher compared to natural gas, and the fuel change involves a large investment. The profit in the form of sharply reduced emissions, however, makes the investment justified, says Christer Bruzelius, CEO of Destination Gotland.