en.Wedoany.com Reported - Axpo has completed its first ship-to-ship bio-LNG (bio-GNL) bunkering operation at the Port of Barcelona, Spain. The company transferred bio-LNG from its supply vessel "Green Pearl" to the car carrier "Lapis Ace," operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL). This operation demonstrates Axpo's growing capability to serve large shipping operators at major Spanish ports.

Daniele Corti, Head of Small-Scale LNG at Axpo, noted that the bunkering operation in Barcelona with MOL represents a key milestone in the promotion of LNG in Spain. He stated that the company is not only building infrastructure but also proving the operational reliability and economic viability of alternative marine fuels. With demand for LNG and bio-LNG continuing to grow, Axpo's recent operations in Algeciras, Málaga, and Barcelona demonstrate that this is no longer a niche market but a significant step toward a low-carbon future for the maritime industry.

Axpo has been selected by MOL as its bio-LNG supplier for the entire Mediterranean region, responsible for providing bunkering services at the ports of Málaga, Algeciras, and Barcelona in Spain. This agreement expands Axpo's growing role in low-emission shipping and strengthens the company's existing supply agreement with MOL in Western Europe, which began in March 2025.

Over the past year, Axpo's operations at Spanish ports have grown significantly. In April 2025, the company completed its first LNG delivery in Málaga, followed by successful new operations in Algeciras and Sines, Portugal. These operational milestones have been facilitated by Axpo's 7,500-cubic-meter LNG vessel "Green Pearl," which enhances the speed, flexibility, and efficiency of such bunkering operations in the Mediterranean region. Axpo currently also holds an operating permit at the Port of Valencia.

In Italy, Axpo completed the country's first ship-to-ship bio-LNG bunkering operation in December 2025. In March 2026, the company chartered the next-generation fuel transport vessel "Alisios LNG" at the Port of Huelva.

Axpo's ten-year commercial agreement for the "Green Pearl" and the continued expansion of its bio-LNG portfolio reflect the company's belief that collaboration with the industry is a key factor in achieving global emission targets. By partnering with leading shipping operators such as MOL and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Axpo is demonstrating how coordinated action can accelerate the maritime industry's transition to cleaner fuels.

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