With the Baltic becoming one of the world’s most advanced regions for multiple alternative fuels, a country on its eastern flank is trying to position itself as the green bunker supplier of the future.
State-run Port of Tallinn has announced Jetgas will construct a liquefied methane terminal with up to five tanks at the Port of Muuga by 2030 at the latest.
“The new terminal and our collaboration with Jetgas, a long-time player in the energy products market, will bring us additional ship visits and cargo volumes while creating opportunities for the transport sector to transition to more environmentally friendly fuels,” said Valdo Kalm, CEO of Port of Tallinn.
Liquefied methane includes fossil-based liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied biogas (bioLNG), as well as synthesized and subsequently liquefied methane, known as e-LNG or synLNG.
In September, Protio, a US-based producer of green metals and chemicals, and the Estonian port signed a memorandum to explore the possibilities of producing e-fuels. Protio plans to produce e-methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, and potentially e-LNG at Muuga Harbour.
The port, which has signed up to two green corridors, is also exploring developing hydrogen-based fuels, and has committed to provide green methanol.