Dalian Changxing Island achieves first bio-LNG bunkering operation in China

Dalian Changxing Island achieved the first liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) bunkering operation in China  at the Petrochemical Industrial Base on the island on Wednesday (3 December), according to Dalian Changxing Island Economic and Technological Development Zone. 

An undisclosed amount of bio-LNG was delivered to dual-fuel multipurpose carrier Xing Sheng Yuan that is used for ethylene transportation.

The bio-LNG is produced by Anhui Wanbo Energy Technology Co Ltd, which is made through the fermentation of organic waste. 

It achieves a 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over its entire lifecycle, not only transforming waste into valuable resources but also aligning with international shipping’s decarbonisation trends, providing a replicable and scalable practical model for the low-carbon transformation of Dalian’s shipping industry. 

Li Peng, Manager of the Safety Technology Department of the Liaoning Branch of China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers said: “We combined the characteristics of the Xing Sheng Yuan vessel as a dual-fuel ship with the properties of green LNG fuel, and formulated a bunkering operation plan. 

“Next, we will expand the scale of green LNG bunkering and implement replicable and scalable practices in more ports and shipping routes.”

Photo credit: Dalian Changxing Island Economic and Technological Development Zone
Published: 9 December, 2025