Titan, the independent supplier of low and zero-carbon fuels, announced its bio-LNG production project for 200,000 tons of fuel per year. Titan will build and operate the plant at its strategic location in the Port of Amsterdam allowing supply to ships and trucks. Important milestones for the project are the two recent contract signings with biogas producer BioValue for the exclusive off-take of all on-site produced biogas, and with Linde Engineering to perform the basic engineering.
BioValue, one of the largest biogas suppliers in the Netherlands, will supply a significant part of the biogas required for the total bio-LNG production. For this, BioValue will construct a new biogas plant, adjacent to the bio-LNG plant. The remaining biogas will be sourced from other production installations throughout Europe that are connected to the existing gas grid. This hybrid sourcing setup enables the scale required for impactful decarbonization of the marine industry. Titan has selected Linde Engineering to perform the engineering based on Linde’s proprietary liquefaction technology.
The bulk of the bio-LNG produced by the plant will be supplied to the LNG-powered vessels of Titan’s launching customer. For the remaining volumes, truck refueling stations and industrial customers are also within scope. The bio-LNG will substitute fossil fuels, avoiding about a million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions per year, equal to the annual emissions of about 25% of all diesel cars in the Netherlands. The project aligns well with EU regulations such as proposed in the Fit-For-55 package and the recently published RePowerEU plans. The plant will be located adjacent to Titan’s berth in the Port of Amsterdam, from whom the land will be leased. The first bio-LNG production is expected in 2025.
Importantly, the project will only source biogas from sustainable feedstocks that are compliant with the latest EU Renewable Energy Directive, and are International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) certified. Other sustainable integrations in the plant include the capturing and utilization of the biogenic CO2 side stream, and the hydrogen-ready design. This enables future production of e-methane where the biogenic CO2 is combined with green hydrogen. For this, a connection to the hydrogen backbone planned in the Port of Amsterdam is envisaged.
“Titan is committed to decarbonize shipping by supplying bio-LNG and any other renewable fuels such as hydrogen-derived methane, also known as E-LNG. Strategic value chain collaborations are paramount to ramping up alternative fuel production to the scale required for shipping. We are proud of the joint efforts with BioValue and look forward to a long-lasting partnership,” said Ronald van Selm, CTO at Titan.
“BioValue is a pioneering biogas producer with six production sites in the Netherlands. With our engagement in this exciting bio-LNG project, we are able to climb the circularity ladder to on-site production of advanced biofuels,” commented Ids Schaap, CEO at BioValue.
“Having the energy transition, circular economy and clean shipping at the core of our sustainability strategy, Port of Amsterdam welcomes the novel renewable fuel plant with full support. We want to reduce emissions in our port area and lead the way in the transition to a sustainable society. This plant, with its hydrogen-ready design, is a perfect example that fits seamlessly with our long-term strategy for the port,” added Roon van Maanen, Director Energy & Circular Industry at Port of Amsterdam.
Source: Titan
