Shell and Hapag-Lloyd sign multi-year liquefied biomethane supply agreement

Hapag-Lloyd has signed a multi-year deal with Shell Western LNG B.V. (Shell) for the supply of liquefied biomethane.
The agreement, effective immediately, builds on the companies’ strategic collaboration launched in 2023 to accelerate the adoption of alternative marine fuels.
Liquefied biomethane – also known as Bio-LNG – is central to Hapag-Lloyd’s ambition of reaching net-zero fleet operations by 2045.
By integrating waste-based renewable fuels into its operations, the line aims to cut vessel emissions while helping its customers decarbonise their own supply chains.
Since 2024, Shell has expanded its LNG bunkering offer to include liquefied biomethane, which is now available at 22 global locations.
Jan Christensen, Senior Director Global Fuel Purchasing at Hapag-Lloyd, said: “This agreement helps secure the fuel certainty and supply reliability we need to further expand the use of waste-based renewable fuels across our fleet – cutting emissions without compromising the quality and reliability our customers expect. Collaborations like this demonstrate that true leadership in shipping means acting now – using lower-emission fuels already available today and not waiting for future solutions.”
Dexter Belmar, Shell’s Vice President Global Downstream LNG, added: “Bio-LNG is no longer a concept – it’s here, and it’s fuelling the next chapter of shipping decarbonisation. These long-term deals help build the confidence needed to scale renewable fuels.”
The fuel supplied under the deal is ISCC EU-certified, ensuring sustainable feedstock production, traceability across the supply chain, and independently verified lifecycle emissions reductions.