Westfalen drives sustainability in transport with bio-LNG

Germany’s Westfalen Group is spearheading the adoption of CO2-neutral bio-LNG (liquefied biogas) to meet the needs of mobility customers in the freight forwarding and logistics sector, it said on December 14.  

From now on, bio-LNG will replace its fossil counterpart at the four Westphalia LNG filling stations in Munster, Herford, Herne and Cologne. All LNG vehicles can seamlessly refuel with bio-LNG, providing a practical solution for those looking to make the switch to greener energy, the company said.

"Bio-LNG allows CO2 savings of up to 100%. In addition, hardly any nitrogen oxides and fine dust are released during combustion. This makes the fuel very attractive for our customers who want to offer their freight services more sustainably,” said Andre Stracke, head of Mobility at Westfalen.

Westfalen said it is committed to providing its customers with proof of actual CO2 savings based on the volume of bio-LNG fuelled, reinforcing transparency and accountability.

The adoption of bio-LNG is the result of a cooperation between Westfalen and Munster-based Revis Bioenergy. Revis specialises in producing bio-methane exclusively from waste and residues from regional sources. Liquefying bio-methane with pressure and cold yields bio-LNG.