November 14, 2023. Uniper’s unit Liqvis has launched another liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling station in Germany to cater to the increasing demand for the fuel in road transport. It is located in Lederhose, Thüringen, on the A9 motorway.
This is the company’s 14th LNG station in Germany and follows the opening of the Fulda station in May.
In January 2022, Liqvis and Dutch cryogenic tech firm Cryonorm signed a deal to build up to 16 new LNG refueling stations. Earlier this year, Liqvis also signed a deal with compatriot revis bioenergy to buy Bio-LNG from the latter from mid-2023.
Liqvis said at the time it plans to offer Bio-LNG as an alternative fuel for heavy duty transport at its LNG stations in Germany from the summer of 2023 and to gradually convert its entire supply portfolio to 100 percent bio-LNG.
The market for LNG as a truck fuel is growing in Germany and is the largest in Europe, as owners look to slash emissions but also a road tax exemption for such vehicles.
