- The Port of Barcelona achieved a record LNG supply of 229,750 m³ in 2024, marking a 60.5% increase from 2023.
- The port accounted for 40% of Spain’s total LNG supply for ships.
- A total of 491 LNG refueling operations were conducted, with 402 via tanker trucks (45,427 m³) and 89 from barges (184,324 m³).
- 822 ship calls out of 8,398 at the port in 2024 were LNG-powered vessels, representing nearly 10% of total traffic.
The Port of Barcelona experienced a significant surge in LNG supply as marine fuel in 2024, reaching 229,750 m³. This represents a 60.5% growth from the previous year, consolidating its position as Spain’s leading LNG bunkering port, supplying 40% of the country’s total LNG for ships, according to safety4sea.
Breakdown of LNG Refueling Operations
Throughout 2024, 491 LNG bunkering operations were carried out. The majority (402 operations) were executed using tanker trucks (TTS and MTTS), delivering 45,427 m³, while 89 operations were completed via ship-to-ship (STS) barges, supplying 184,324 m³ of LNG.
LNG-Powered Ship Traffic
The increasing adoption of LNG as a marine fuel was evident in ship arrivals at Barcelona. Of the 8,398 total vessel calls in 2024, 822 ships used LNG, making up 10% of all port calls. This highlights Barcelona’s growing role in facilitating the transition to cleaner marine fuels.
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Source: safety4sea
