Seaspan Energy, a subsidiary of Seaspan ULC that conducts ship-to-ship marine bunkering of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has partnered with Anew Climate, which provides decarbonization solutions, to include Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) or biomethane certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) to customers all along the U.S. West Coast.
The RNG will comply with global standard frameworks like the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation in the European Union. According to the International Energy Agency, RNG or biomethane “is a near-pure source of methane produced either by “upgrading” biogas (a process that removes any CO2 and other contaminants present in the biogas) or through the gasification of solid biomass followed by methanation. Ideally using methane, which is a natural byproduct of biological processes including the rotting of agricultural and forestry waste, prevents this highly toxic greenhouse gas from being emitted in the atmosphere.
This collaboration represents a first-of-its-kind initiative on North America’s West Coast, offering a more sustainable fuel option for ship owners. The initiative builds on the first bio-LNG bunkering in the U.S. that Anew Climate — then known as Element Markets — facilitated in 2021.
“At a time when global shipping is under pressure to decarbonize, this partnership brings together two innovators committed to advancing sustainable solutions,” said Andy Brosnan, President, Anew Climate Low Carbon Fuels. “By combining Anew’s expertise in RNG with Seaspan’s marine logistic capabilities, we’re offering a market-leading approach to help shipowners meet evolving emissions requirements and reduce their environmental impact without compromising performance.”
