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has greatly accelerated through the use of natural gas and look to further expand on milestone on Brittany Ferries’ journey
regulatory incentives such as the alternative this success.” towards fleet renewal and energy transition.
fuel tax credit, which encourages companies “Providing our customers an It also reaffirms the long-term partnership
to adjust operations and make investments environmentally beneficial fuel source is between the French ferry firm and fuel
in assets that reduce carbon intensity. JAX LNG’s goal,” said Tim Casey, SVP of supplier Repsol.
Produced from the decomposition NorthStar Midstream, which shares 50% “This is welcome news and I applaud
of organic waste, RNG is compatible ownership of JAX LNG. “Supplying LNG Repsol and our port partners in Bilbao
with existing natural gas infrastructure, sourced from RNG further supports our for driving this forward,” said Christophe
providing a practical and replicable source commitment to aid the shipping industry’s Mathieu Brittany Ferries CEO. “The
of energy that mitigates and repurposes transition to a net-zero emissions future.” move to cleaner, green fuels relies on an
carbon emissions. For this bunkering event, “RNG offers highly flexible pathways to integrated approach that connects vehicles
RTCs were matched to the physical LNG reducing transportation emissions. We are with fuel suppliers and other important
loaded into the Clean Jacksonville to create glad to be part of these forward-thinking partners like ports. We look forward to the
the RLNG/LNG blended product. initiatives to decarbonize large-scale completion of works in the months to come
JAX LNG is the long-term supplier to the logistics operations,” said Angela Schwarz, and to the arrival of our first LNG-powered
two LNG-fueled container vessels—the Isla Co-President and CEO of Element Markets. ship.”
Bella and the Perla del Caribe—that TOTE The Bilbao terminal will have a cryogenic
Maritime Puerto Rico utilizes to reliably JAX LNG tank with a storage capacity of 1,000m3,
transport goods between Jacksonville and which permits the natural gas to be kept in
Puerto Rico. LNG bunker terminal a liquid state at -160°C. The flexible design
“We’re proud to partner with JAX LNG, of the terminal will allow it to service
which has continued to solidify its position construction begins in different vessels in the future, representing
as the industry leader in the clean fuel an important decarbonisation opportunity
revolution,” said Mike Noone, President Bilbao for port operations.
of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico. “RNG This project involves an investment of
is a clean, drop-in fuel source that can Brittany Ferries welcomes the start of more than €10 million by Repsol. The Port
be readily deployed for use today, since construction of LNG bunker facilities in Authority of Santander has already begun
it needs no new equipment to capture or Bilbao. Fuel giant Repsol has confirmed the work on the second facility, on the quay
transport it.” news which paves the way for the arrival where the bunker station will be located.
“We are always looking for ways to meet of Brittany Ferries’ first LNG powered-ship Both Spanish terminals are to be co-
the energy needs of our customers and help Salamanca. Work on the bunker terminal financed by the European Commission
them reduce their environmental footprint,” be completed in the first half of next year, through the CEF- Connecting Europe
said Roger Williams, VP Commercial LNG coinciding with the ship’s arrival. Facilities Programme.
and Gas Development at BHE GT&S, the Salamanca will serve UK-Spain routes
parent company of Pivotal LNG, which and will be joined by a second LNG- BRITTANY FERRIES
holds 50% ownership of JAX LNG. “TOTE powered vessel called Santoña arriving in
Maritime Puerto Rico has always been at 2023. A separate LNG bunker facility will
the forefront of the shipping industry in be constructed by Repsol in Santander and
that regard. We are proud that this RLNG preparatory work is already taking place.
bunkering event can serve as an example of Construction of the LNG bunker
what is possible in the realm of renewable terminal in Bilbao represents an important

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