Viking Line has secured biogas supply for its newest vessels through the first half of 2026, maintaining the fuel mix that reduced greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50,000 tonnes in 2025.
The Åland-based shipping company uses biogas alongside liquefied natural gas on Viking Glory and Viking Grace, which operate daily between Turku and Stockholm. The combination produces low sulphur and particle emissions whilst reducing the climate footprint of operations.
"For the first half of 2026, we have secured 50 per cent biogas to cover our fuel needs, and our ambition is to maintain a high level throughout the entire year," said Dani Lindberg, head of sustainability at Viking Line.
The company increased biofuel use tenfold in 2025. Passengers and freight customers using Viking Line's Turku-Stockholm route directly influence the amount of biogas deployed in ship operations.
Viking Line has been developing a green shipping corridor between Turku and Stockholm in cooperation with Ports of Stockholm and the Port of Turku. The objective is for the corridor to become completely fossil-free by 2035.
Marcus Risberg, CEO of Viking Line, said: "Globally, there is no lack of initiatives to create fossil-free sea lanes, but most are still in the planning stages. Our investment in biogas and energy-efficient vessels is one of the clearest and largest-scale examples of how shipping can transition in practice."
The biogas is sourced from renewable European supply and complies with emissions standards for sulphur and particulate matter in Baltic Sea operations.
Viking Line secures biogas supply to maintain emission reduction targets
