Anew Climate and LNG and BioLNG bunker supplier Avenir on Monday (30 March) announced the successful completion of their first joint liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) bunkering operation at the LNG terminal in the Port of Klaipėda, Lithuania, operated by KN Energies.

During the operation, Anew supplied certified waste-based bio-LNG to an Avenir vessel, which transported the product to Sweden for use by vessels operated by Destination Gotland, a Swedish ferry operator, supporting the decarbonization of passenger marine transport. 

This milestone marked Anew’s first bio-LNG bunkering project in Europe and follows a series of successful bio-LNG bunkering operations in North America, advancing the development of global Bio-LNG supply chains.

Avenir deployed the Avenir Ascension for the operation. The 7,500 cbm vessel forms part of Avenir’s fully owned and operated fleet of five modern LNG bunker and supply vessels, with two additional vessels under construction. Operating across Northwest Europe, the Avenir Ascension performs more than 200 operations annually, supplying LNG and bio-LNG to marine and industrial customers, primarily in the Baltic region.

The bio‑LNG delivered in Klaipeda is sourced from Anew’s diversified biomethane portfolio and supports near-term emissions reductions. Optimized for negative lifecycle carbon intensity, it meets FuelEU Maritime and RED III requirements and is fully compatible with existing LNG infrastructure—allowing shipowners to reduce emissions without modifying vessels or bunkering systems.

By combining Anew’s expertise in biomethane aggregation, certification, and regulatory compliance with Avenir’s established fleet, bunkering capabilities and customer network, the partnership enables the delivery of bio-LNG to support shipowners and operators across the globe in meeting increasingly stringent decarbonization targets.

With regulations such as FuelEU Maritime, RED III, the EU ETS, and evolving IMO frameworks, maritime operators face increasing pressure to reduce lifecycle emissions. Certified bio‑LNG provides a practical, drop‑in pathway to decarbonization while maintaining continuity of operations.

“Greening shipping is not a future ambition – it is happening today,” said John Cosmo Dwelle, Managing Director at Anew Climate Europe. 

“By combining our expanding renewable gas network with Avenir’s maritime infrastructure, we are delivering robust, fully certified Bio‑LNG supply chains that are practical, flexibly accessible, and aligned with regulatory requirements. We are proud to launch our first initiative with Avenir as we expand our bio-LNG offering globally.”

“Bio-LNG plays a crucial role in reducing emissions from shipping today,” said Jonathan Quinn, Managing Director at Avenir. 

“This transaction with Anew strengthens our ability to deliver reliable, traceable BioLNG solutions, directly supporting our customers as they reduce emissions and progress on their decarbonisation pathways.”

”We are happy to see bio-LNG delivered to our vessels through Anew Climate and Avenir. For 2026, we are increasing Destination Gotland’s use of bio-LNG in order to support FuelEU Maritime compliance of vessels that need support to comply with the greenhouse gas criteria of the regulations through pooling”, said Henry Hammarström, senior energy and climate strategist and head of sales at Gotland Carbon Solutions.

This operation builds on Anew Climate’s growing momentum. In October 2025, the company completed its first bio-LNG loading at the Port of Long Beach in collaboration with Seaspan Energy, launching certified bio-LNG bunkering services for vessels operating along the western coast of North America.

Photo credit: Avenir LNG
Published: 31 March, 2026