LNG, bio-LNG and synthetic LNG
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From Compliance to Competitive Edge:
The Case for the Methane Pathway
Discover how LNG, bio-LNG and e-LNG can help deliver compliant and completitive decarbonisation.
4 Sep 2025
Extensive LNG infrastructure across the globe
Shell operates the world’s largest LNG bunkering network, supplying LNG and bio-LNG to vessels at key locations along major international trade routes. This growing network is underpinned by Shell’s global LNG business, which includes a sizeable portfolio, extensive shipping and storage assets, and access to regasification plants.
countries13
bunker vessels13
locations28
operations3000+
The methane pathway
Liquefied methane fuels presents a viable route for decarbonising shipping. Start with LNG and blend bio-LNG (and the future synthetic LNG) in any proportion to meet voluntary or regulatory carbon intensity targets.
All methane based fuels can be supplied through the existing and expanding LNG infrastructure and gas grid, enabling a scalable approach to decarbonisation.
LNG
- Emits up to 23% fewer GHG emissions compared to very low sulphur fuel oil, depending on engine type2
- Outperforms conventional marine fuels in air pollutants, with near-zero sulphur oxides and reduced particulate matter. Nitrogen oxide emissions can be reduced or be similar depending on engine type3
- Abundant supply and available along key trading routes
Bio-LNG
- Significant volumes of biomethane are produced from biomass feedstock such as agricultural and food waste, manure
- Can be efficiently supplied through mass balanced within the gas grid where regulation permits
- Shell is a leading producer and trader of biomethane in Europe, and has access to a sizeable biomethane portfolio in the US.
Synthetic LNG
- Made from renewable hydrogen and CO2
- Production is being developed
Methane emissions
Methane (CH4) is the primary component of LNG. To deliver the full GHG benefits of LNG, methane emissions must be minimised.
Reducing upstream methane emissions
Virtually eliminating methane emissions from our operations by 2030 is a priority for Shell.
Methane abatement innovations on ships
This is the unburned natural gas that is not fully combusted in ship engines. Shell is collaborating with industry to develop and deploy innovative methane abatement technologies on ships.
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