The Klaipeda LNG terminal, operated by KN Energies AB, has completed its first virtual liquefaction of biomethane, marking a significant milestone in the Baltic region’s sustainable fuel initiatives. The operation was carried out in collaboration with Equinor ASA, the seller, and Gasum OY, the buyer, enabling the efficient delivery of bio-LNG to maritime customers.
Pioneering Virtual Biomethane Liquefaction in Europe
The bio-LNG involved in the operation is liquefied biomethane sourced from the European gas network, produced from locally available raw materials. This method allows customers to reduce their carbon footprint while using existing LNG infrastructure. According to Mindaugas Navikas, Chief Commercial Officer at KN Energies, the Klaipeda LNG terminal is now the first in the Baltic region to provide virtual biomethane liquefaction services, joining a select group of European LNG terminals offering similar capabilities.
Expanding the LNG Value Chain for Maritime Decarbonisation
This initiative supports KN Energies’ strategic objective to expand the LNG value chain and integrate biomethane producers into the logistics network. The service allows producers to market biomethane across Lithuania and the broader European gas network efficiently. With stricter EU renewable fuel requirements coming into force in 2025 under Regulation 2023/1805, such solutions are increasingly relevant for stakeholders seeking sustainable maritime fuel alternatives.
By offering virtual biomethane liquefaction, the Klaipeda LNG terminal not only strengthens the regional LNG infrastructure but also contributes to the decarbonisation of maritime transport. This initiative exemplifies how terminal operators can leverage existing networks to deliver sustainable fuel solutions for the European and international maritime markets.
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Source: LNG INDUSTRY
