March 9, 2025. In a significant milestone for AquaChile, the company completed its first salmon shipment in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck, which was received at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez Airport. The company thus began using a new fleet of ten Scania LNG trucks for its supply route, after announcing a partnership with Lipigas and Transportes GLA last November.
Specifically, the implementation of LNG-powered trucks allows for a 90% reduction in particulate matter emissions, a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions, a 50% reduction in noise pollution, and the avoidance of spills and losses, among other advantages.
“Today, AquaChile marks a milestone by pioneering the transport of fresh salmon using an LNG-powered truck. This is a significant step in the development of more sustainable logistics and more responsible production, which aligns with our efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of our supply chain,” states Gabriel Werner, Head of Finished Product Logistics at AquaChile.
The LNG supply is handled by Lipigas, a company that has been promoting this solution for heavy-duty transport since 2021 and is also currently advancing the development of Bio-LNG, a carbon-neutral fuel.
Lipigas’ Deputy Manager of LNG, Biofuels, and Green Hydrogen, Nicolás Hidalgo, emphasized: “At Lipigas, we are committed to liquefied natural gas and Bio-LNG as affordable, efficient, and sustainable alternatives for freight transportation. With a range of 1,600 km and refueling times of just 10 minutes, we are setting a milestone in the transportation industry. Furthermore, we continue to advance the creation of a green corridor of LNG and Bio-LNG service stations, connecting Lima and Puerto Montt, promoting cleaner logistics for Chile and the region.”
Currently, the Lipigas green corridor has four stations in Chile: Tabolango, in the Valparaíso Region; Paine, in the Metropolitan Region; Linares, in the Maule Region; and Puerto Montt, in the Los Lagos Region. Antofagasta will soon be added. In Peru, the stations are located in Lima, Nazca, and Arequipa.
