In a significant milestone for maritime decarbonization, Anew Climate (Anew) and Seaspan Energy (Seaspan) have successfully completed the first-ever ship-to-ship loading operation of renewable liquefied natural gas (Bio-LNG) at the Port of Long Beach, California. The achievement marks a major step toward scaling low-carbon marine fuels on the North American West Coast.
Advancing Low-Carbon Maritime Fueling
The operation follows last month’s announcement of a strategic agreement between Anew and Seaspan to deliver Bio-LNG at scale. The two partners have now executed their first bunkering of a commercial container vessel using renewable natural gas (RNG) sourced from Morrow Energy. The fuel boasts a certified carbon intensity of just 7.74 grams of CO₂e per megajoule, as verified under the ISCC framework.
This successful loading serves as a proof of concept for Bio-LNG’s commercial viability, demonstrating its potential to immediately reduce greenhouse gas emissions in marine transport.
Industry Leaders Drive Sustainable Transition
“This pilot is just the beginning,” said Harly Penner, President of Seaspan Energy. “We’re proud to collaborate with Anew Climate to forge a new path for lower-carbon marine fuel. Together, we’re demonstrating that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.”
The achievement builds upon Anew Climate’s earlier milestones, including the first Bio-LNG fueling of a marine vessel in the U.S. in 2021 and the launch of a carbon-neutral platform supply vessel in 2022.
The successful ship-to-ship Bio-LNG bunkering at the Port of Long Beach represents a turning point for sustainable marine fuel adoption. By combining operational expertise with renewable fuel innovation, Anew Climate and Seaspan Energy are setting the stage for a cleaner, more resilient future in global shipping.
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Source: anew climate
