Bio-LNG is emerging as a major opportunity to decarbonise the maritime sector, particularly by leveraging existing LNG infrastructure and expanding market opportunities for biomethane producers. However, the long-term adoption of renewable fuels in shipping will depend on robust carbon accounting methodologies, harmonised certification systems, and full alignment between North American and European regulatory frameworks, including FuelEU Maritime. Establishing transparent traceability and recognising the value of low-carbon biomethane will be essential to building confidence across the shipping industry.
Christopher Maloney, Managing Partner at Global Bridges Group and Chair of the Maritime Task Force for the RNG Coalition, discusses the role of bio-LNG in the future of sustainable shipping and the regulatory challenges that must be addressed to unlock its full potential.