First LNG and Bio-LNG Bunkering Operation in Belgium Completed Successfully

Titan Clean Fuels and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) recently completed the first LNG and liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) bunkering operation in Belgium, marking a significant milestone in their new multi-delivery contract for MOL’s vehicle carrier fleet. The operation, which took place on March 16, 2025, saw Titan’s Alice Cosulich LNG bunkering vessel deliver 500 tons of bio-LNG and 400 tons of conventional LNG to the Celeste Ace vehicle carrier at the Port of Zeebrugge’s International Car Operators (ICO) terminal.

This groundbreaking bunkering operation utilized simultaneous operation (SIMOPS) techniques and involved the delivery of ISCC-EU-certified mass-balanced bio-LNG, produced using waste and residue to reduce GHG emissions by up to 100% compared to marine diesel. The bio-LNG, along with LNG and renewable hydrogen-derived e-methane, can be blended at any ratio and seamlessly integrated into existing LNG bunkering infrastructure with minimal modifications. This innovative approach highlights the potential for bio-LNG to play a key role in decarbonizing the shipping industry.

MOL, a leading Japanese shipping company, currently operates five LNG-fueled vehicle carriers and is set to receive six more by mid-2025. The successful completion of this bunkering operation underscores the growing importance of the LNG pathway in achieving shipping’s decarbonization goals. By leveraging bio-LNG and other sustainable fuels, companies like Titan and MOL are driving innovation and paving the way for a more environmentally friendly maritime industry.

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