July 21, 2026. To scale Bio-LNG bunkering to its full potential, it is essential that any legislative or regulatory measures support principles, such as the liquefaction by equivalence, as this is one of the most effective ways to connect biomethane production with maritime demand at scale.
Bio-LNG’s momentum has been supported by both market preference for practical drop-in solutions and technology-neutral policies, such as Europe’s FuelEU maritime legislation.
Preserving the viability of this pathway will help accelerate emissions reductions, strengthen energy resilience, create demand for European-produced low-emission gases and reinforce industrial competitiveness.
As a co-signatory of the Scaling Bio-LNG and e-LNG for Maritime Sector Decarbonization joint industry position, The International Gas Union (IGU) therefore urges the European Commission (EC) to ensure that the forthcoming revision of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/996 fully recognizes liquefaction by equivalence and does not inadvertently penalize one of Europe’s most practical and scalable pathways to decarbonize its maritime transport.
Mark McCrory, IGU’s Director for Policy & Analysis, said “Bio-LNG enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2025. In order to sustain this momentum, policymakers must create the regulatory framework that connects a fragmented base of biomethane producers with the global shipping industry’s fuel supply chains. Liquefaction by equivalence offers a practical pathway to aggregate distributed production at scale, unlocking the full emissions-reduction potential of this fuel.”
