- Titan and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) completed their first LNG and bio-LNG bunkering operation under a multi-delivery contract for MOL’s vehicle carrier fleet.
- On 16 March, Titan’s Alice Cosulich delivered 500 tons of bio-LNG and 400 tons of LNG to the Celeste Ace at Zeebrugge’s ICO terminal.
- The ISCC-EU certified bio-LNG, produced from waste and residue, reduces GHG emissions by up to 100% compared to marine diesel.
Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have successfully conducted their first LNG and bio-LNG bunkering operation as part of a new multi-delivery contract. The operation, which supports MOL’s efforts toward low-carbon shipping, was carried out in the Port of Zeebrugge on 16 March.
During the simultaneous operation (SIMOPS) bunkering, Titan’s Alice Cosulich delivered:
- 500 tons of bio-LNG
- 400 tons of conventional LNG
The bunkering took place at Zeebrugge’s International Car Operators (ICO) terminal, with the fuel supplied to MOL’s Celeste Ace vehicle carrier.
Bio-LNG: A Key Step Toward Decarbonization
Titan’s delivery included ISCC-EU certified mass-balanced bio-LNG, marking the first in a series of planned deliveries to MOL. The bio-LNG was produced from waste and residue, achieving up to 100% GHG emission reductions compared to marine diesel on a well-to-wake basis.
The flexibility of LNG, bio-LNG, and e-methane allows them to be blended at any ratio and used with existing LNG bunkering infrastructure, supporting a gradual transition to renewable fuels without requiring significant modifications.
Expanding LNG-Powered Fleet
The growing adoption of LNG-fuelled vessels highlights the crucial role of LNG and bio-LNG in shipping’s decarbonization:
- MOL currently operates 5 LNG-fuelled vehicle carriers, with 6 more scheduled for delivery by mid-2025.
- 62 vehicle carriers are currently operating on LNG, with another 146 on order.
- 90% of all new vehicle carrier orders feature LNG dual-fuel propulsion, reinforcing the LNG pathway as a key transitional solution for reducing emissions.
Nicolas Ganas, Senior Trader and Business Development Manager at Titan, stated: “We applaud MOL’s commitment to LNG and bio-LNG as marine fuels, reinforcing the shift towards cleaner shipping. This collaboration strengthens our partnership in the region, and we look forward to reliably supplying their vessels with lower-carbon fuel solutions.”
Adding to this, Caspar Gooren, Commercial Director of Renewable Fuels at Titan, commented: “This bunkering highlights the growing role of bio-LNG in decarbonizing international shipping today. With bio-LNG availability expanding, its deep decarbonization potential, and increasing commercial viability, the LNG pathway offers practical solutions for shipowners and operators. Moreover, with a global maritime leader like MOL putting its commercial weight behind bio-LNG, this is an exciting time for the clean fuels transition.”
Yoshikazu Urushitani, Marine Fuel GX Division General Manager at MOL said: “We are exploring the use of ammonia and hydrogen fuels as part of our strategy to adopt clean alternative fuels, while moving to expand the use of LNG-fueled vessels and more quickly achieve a low-carbon society. We will also be early adopters of bio-LNG and synthetic LNG. Partnering with Titan, we will start using bio-LNG to lead the shipping industry in the transition to clean alternative fuels. We remain committed to adopting clean fuels to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050.”
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Source: Titan Clean Fuels
