Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of liquefied biomethane (Bio-LNG), effective immediately. The deal builds on a strategic collaboration launched in 2023 to accelerate the use of alternative marine fuels.
Biomethane is a key part of Hapag-Lloyd’s decarbonization strategy, supporting its goal of net-zero fleet operations by 2045. The renewable fuel allows emissions reductions across its vessels while helping customers lower the carbon footprint of their supply chains.
Shell has expanded its Bio-LNG offering to 22 strategic LNG bunkering locations worldwide. Jan Christensen, Senior Director Global Fuel Purchasing at Hapag-Lloyd, said the agreement ensures “fuel certainty and supply reliability” and enables immediate use of waste-based renewable fuels without compromising service quality.
Dexter Belmar, Shell’s Vice President Global Downstream LNG, added that Bio-LNG is “no longer a concept” and that long-term deals like this help scale renewable fuels across shipping.
The supplied Bio-LNG is ISCC EU certified, ensuring sustainable feedstock production, traceability, and verified life-cycle emissions reductions. It is a drop-in fuel for Hapag-Lloyd’s LNG dual-fuel vessels, requiring no equipment modifications. The fuel is produced from organic waste such as crop residues, livestock manure, and food waste.
