Anew Climate, a global leader in low-carbon fuel solutions, and Avenir, a leading provider of LNG and Bio-LNG for the maritime sector, 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 decarbonisation of passenger marine transport. The milestone marked Anew’s first Bio-LNG bunkering project in Europe, following a series of successful Bio-LNG bunkering operations in North America, further 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 Klaipėda is sourced from Anew’s diversified biomethane portfolio and supports near-term emissions reductions. Optimised 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 decarbonisation 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, and certified Bio-LNG provides a practical, drop-in pathway to decarbonisation while maintaining continuity of operations.
John Cosmo Dwelle, nanaging director at Anew Climate Europe, emphasised that greening shipping is not a future ambition but a present reality. He highlighted that by combining Anew’s expanding renewable gas network with Avenir’s maritime infrastructure, the companies are delivering robust, fully certified Bio-LNG supply chains that are practical, flexibly accessible, and aligned with regulatory requirements, expressing pride in launching the first initiative with Avenir as the company expands its Bio-LNG offering globally.
Jonathan Quinn, managing director at Avenir, underscored the crucial role Bio-LNG plays in reducing emissions from shipping today. He noted that the transaction with Anew strengthens Avenir’s ability to deliver reliable, traceable Bio-LNG solutions, directly supporting customers as they reduce emissions and progress on their decarbonisation pathways.
Henry Hammarström, Senior Energy and Climate Strategist and Head of Sales at Gotland Carbon Solutions, expressed satisfaction at seeing Bio-LNG delivered to Destination Gotland’s vessels through Anew Climate and Avenir. He noted that for 2026, Destination Gotland is increasing its use of Bio-LNG to support FuelEU Maritime compliance for vessels that require assistance in meeting the greenhouse gas criteria of the regulations through pooling.
The 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.
