Repsol supplies bio-LNG to Brittany Ferries for the first time in Spain

Repsol has begun supplying liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) to Brittany Ferries' LNG-powered vessels, *Salamanca* and *Santoña*, at the LNG-bunkering terminal in Santander, Spain. This marks the first bio-LNG supply of its kind in Spain, involving three truck-loads totaling 60 tons. The collaboration between Repsol and Brittany Ferries underscores their commitment to renewable fuels and reducing emissions in maritime transport.

The use of bio-LNG can reduce CO2 emissions by over 100% compared to conventional LNG, depending on the biomethane's feedstock. Importantly, bio-LNG can be used without modifying the ferries' engines, as its chemical composition matches that of conventional LNG, maintaining the same vessel performance.

This fuel is produced at Spain's first bio-LNG facility in As Somozas, Galicia, using waste from the agri-food industry, agriculture, households, and sewage sludge.

Bertrand Crispils, Head of Energy Transition at Brittany Ferries, highlighted the importance of the trial, stating, "This test marks a significant step towards Brittany Ferries’ sustainable future, with bio-LNG being the first step in replacing fossil fuels with greener alternatives."

Carlos Martin Iglesias, LNG Bunker trader at Repsol, emphasized Repsol’s dedication to the energy transition, noting, "These first bio-LNG supplies offer the maritime sector an additional option to lower CO2 emissions and reflect Repsol’s commitment to supplying diverse energy solutions for decarbonization."

This initiative follows Brittany Ferries' substantial investment in a greener fleet, with five new vessels entering service between 2020 and 2025, four of which will run on LNG, including two LNG-electric hybrids set to debut in spring 2025.

Repsol views renewable fuels as a key component of its decarbonization strategy, alongside electrification and renewable hydrogen. The company aims to achieve a renewable fuel production capacity of 1.5 to 1.7 million tons by 2027, increasing to 2.7 million tons by 2030, with a leadership position in the Iberian Peninsula. Its new advanced biofuels plant in Cartagena, which can produce 250,000 tons annually, places Repsol at the forefront of renewable fuel production.