Viking Line to operate vessels on the Turku-Stockholm route exclusively with liquefied biogas for one week
Starting August 29, 2024, Viking Line is operating its vessels Viking Glory and Viking Grace on the Turku-Stockholm route using liquefied biogas (LBG) for one week. This transition will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90% compared to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is expected to cut 2,600 tonnes of greenhouse gases, equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of 270 Finns. The vessels, which are part of a €450 million investment, are designed to operate on LNG, biofuel, and future synthetic fuels.
Viking Line is operating its vessels, Viking Glory and Viking Grace, on the Turku-Stockholm route exclusively with liquefied biogas (LBG) for one week, beginning August 29, 2024, reported Safety4sea.
According to SEA-LNG, this transition will cut carbon dioxide emissions by 90% compared to liquefied natural gas (LNG), which itself reduces emissions by 15% compared to heavy fuel oil. During this week, the vessels are expected to emit 2,600 fewer tonnes of greenhouse gases, which is equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of 270 Finns.
“We have invested 450 million euros in our climate-smart vessels, Viking Grace and Viking Glory. One of their key features is their ability to operate on LNG, biofuel, and future synthetic fuels derived from renewable energy. Such significant environmental advancements are the result of our long-term efforts,” said Dani Lindberg, Viking Line’s Sustainability Manager.
As per media report, this initiative follows Viking Line’s €450 million investment in vessels capable of using LNG, biofuel, and future synthetic fuels. The biogas used is supplied by Gasum and produced from food and agricultural waste in Europe.
“Gasum is delighted to support Viking Line in launching this historic week-long green corridor on the Baltic Sea. It clearly demonstrates that a green transition in maritime transport is achievable with the tools available today,” remarked Jacob Granqvist, Gasum’s VP Maritime.
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