A new LNG bunkering vessel has been launched in Spain to support the growing demand for lower-emission marine fuels.
The Alisios LNG was launched at the Port of Huelva by Enagás chief executive Arturo Gonzalo and Axpo Iberia managing director Ignacio Soneira.
The vessel will operate along the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) and bio-LNG to ships.
Owned by Enagás through its Scale Green Energy subsidiary, the vessel has been chartered by Axpo for commercial bunkering operations.
Arturo Gonzalo said the launch marked “a key milestone in the development of infrastructure that contributes to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector”.
He added that the use of fuels such as LNG and bio-LNG also helps the industry comply with European emission reduction targets.
The vessel has a storage capacity of 12,500 cubic metres and incorporates advanced control systems to allow operations in a wide range of ports.
It is designed to maintain cargo stability while delivering LNG and bio-LNG to ships operating across the region.
Axpo Iberia managing director Ignacio Soneira said the vessel would strengthen the company’s position in the small-scale LNG bunkering market.
“Commissioning this new vessel further consolidates Axpo’s leadership in the small-scale LNG bunkering business as we continue our efforts to help decarbonise maritime transport,” he said.
Through its Scale Green Energy subsidiary, Enagás now operates four LNG bunkering vessels — Alisios LNG, Levante LNG, Mistral LNG and Haugesund Knutsen.
Spain has become an important hub for LNG bunkering, supported by seven regasification plants and several terminals supplying LNG and bio-LNG.
Industry figures show LNG bunkering activity in Spain has grown rapidly in recent years, with volumes quadrupling between 2023 and 2025.
Compared with traditional marine fuels, LNG can eliminate sulphur oxide emissions, reduce nitrogen oxides by up to 90 per cent and cut carbon dioxide emissions by around 25 per cent.
