“We are very pleased that Fjord1 has selected Gasum
as its LNG supplier for this important ferry route. The agreement underlines
our ability to provide reliable LNG deliveries for demanding maritime
operations thanks to our fully integrated and seamless supply chain,” says
Jacob Granqvist, vice president, maritime, at Gasum. “For Fjord1, reliable fuel supply is
essential to maintaining safe and predictable ferry operations on one of Norway’s
most important ferry routes,” says Tor Kristoffersen, head of regional
operations at Fjord1. “We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Gasum,
which supports our focus on operational reliability, efficient logistics and
our long-term ambition to provide safe and environmentally friendly transport
for our customers, contracting authorities and partners.” The
Arsvågen–Mortavika ferry connection is an important transport link on the
Norwegian west coast. Gasum will bunker the ferries truck-to-ship at both ends
of the route, requiring precise scheduling to keep ferry operations running
smoothly. Gasum’s extensive supply
network of terminals, vessels and trucks makes the company an optimal partner
for an operator such as Fjord1 for whom reliability of fuel supply is
essential. Gasum supplies LNG and bio-LNG to different types of maritime
customers, from service vessels to containerships, across northwestern Europe,
offering a layer of flexibility in its bunkering services that allows a
seamless transition to low or negative emission bio-LNG either fully or as a
blend of any ratio with LNG.