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The partnership between Equinor and Wallenius Wilhelmsen represents a two-year biomethanol supply agreement, securing bio-based fuel bunkers to power the next generation of roll-on/roll-off vessels.
Biomethanol logistics at strategic European hubs
From late 2026, loading operations for this sustainable fuel will be concentrated at the ports of Zeebrugge and Antwerp. These locations serve as critical hubs for distributing machinery and vehicles to international markets. Through this supply, Wallenius Wilhelmsen strengthens its ability to offer logistics services with a reduced carbon footprint, meeting demand from customers who require net-zero solutions across their supply chains.
Biomethanol production is based on an intelligent system that leverages existing infrastructure. At Equinor’s Norwegian facilities in Tjeldbergodden, the company integrates biomethane derived from manure and other organic waste into the existing gas grid.
This process, under the mass-balance scheme, avoids the need to build entirely new plants and reduces the impact on the natural environment. Likewise, the technique captures methane emissions that would otherwise end up in the atmosphere, strictly complying with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive.
This development strengthens Equinor’s supply portfolio, which has similar commitments with companies such as Maersk and NCL. Biomethanol’s scalability positions it as a viable alternative to conventional fuels, especially for vessels designed with dual-fuel engines.
With a cargo capacity of up to 11,700 cars in its most advanced models, Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s fleet is preparing to sail under much stricter environmental standards without compromising operational efficiency.
Source and photo: Equinor