Seaspan Energy and Anew Climate have signed a strategic agreement to bring the supply of renewable liquefied natural gas(R-LNG) to customers on the West Coast of North America. The initiative seeks to expand access to low-emission, ISCC-certified marine fuels, reinforcing the maritime sector’s commitment to international sustainability regulations.
The use of renewable LNG in future projects
As part of the agreement, Anew Climate will provide renewable natural gas certified under the ISCC standard, complying with guidelines such as the IMO ‘s Net Zero Emissions Framework and the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation. In addition, it will provide Seaspan with the pre-audit services required to obtain and maintain ISCC certification.
Through this collaboration, Seaspan will integrate renewable LNG into its existing marine bunkering portfolio. marine bunkering portfolio. This will allow it to offer shipowners in the region a bunkering option that reduces the carbon footprint without compromising efficiency or logistics.
This alliance builds on Anew Climate’s experience in the first bioLNG bunkering conducted in the United States in 2021. The combination of its low-carbon fuels capabilities and Seaspan’s maritime infrastructure creates a solid platform to accelerate the energy transition in shipping.
Both companies will work to identify and develop opportunities to expand the use of certified R-LNG in the region. The goal is to support operators in meeting emissions requirements and contribute to a more sustainable future for the shipping industry.
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