The ambition for Wasaline is to mainly use locally produced biogas from Suomen Lantakaasu’s new plant in Nurmo, which is situated about 80 km from Vaasa.

Wasaline has been using biogas for several years as part of the company’s efforts to reduce emissions from the ferry service between Vaasa and Umeå. The new cooperation with St1 Biokraft will strengthen the regional value chain while securing access to renewable fuel for the coming years.

The liquefied biogas will be transported by tanker truck from St1 Biokraft’s production facilities and terminals to the Port of Vaasa, where it will be bunkered on board AURORA BOTNIA.

The locally produced biogas will come from Suomen Lantakaasu’s new biogas plant in Nurmo. Suomen Lantakaasu is a joint venture between St1 Biokraft and Valio.

AURORA BOTNIA already uses biogas, batteries and shore power as part of its energy system. The agreement between Wasaline and St1 Biokraft will run for two years, starting in January 2028.

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