Cost competitive
Shell LNG offers a cost competitive solution as it is currently cheaper than diesel and has a higher energy density.
LNG and BioLNG for Road
Discover how switching from conventional diesel to liquified natural gas (LNG) or bioLNG can help your road freight business become carbon neutral and lower costs, without risking overall performance.
Decarbonising the Road Freight Industry
The road freight industry accounts for approximately 9% of global carbon dioxide emissions, meaning that talk of decarbonisation is both warranted and necessary.1 However, that doesn’t make it a simple issue to fix, and companies will require a mosaic of solutions to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing business growth.
Proven Experience & Expertise
Shell’s climate target
Our LNG and bioLNG offerings form part of Shell’s wider energy transition strategy to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society’s progress towards the goal of the UN Paris Agreement on climate change.
In the road freight sector, Shell works with transport companies, truck manufacturers and policymakers to identify pathways to decarbonisation. Road freight businesses can contribute to the industry’s sustainability drive by:
- Exploring cleaner burning fuels like LNG
- Switching to Shell’s portfolio of carbon neutral lubricants
- Compensating unavoidable emissions by supporting nature-based solutions projects
Strategic station designs
Part of this journey will require the industry to further build out its network of refuelling infrastructure for cleaner burning fuels. Shell’s expansion plan is to grow 80 sites in Europe by the end of 2022 along main international transport corridors.
Shell LNG stations are then designed using the Liquid Nitrogen (LIN) cooling system to prevent venting of methane to the atmosphere. And each station provides LNG at the optimal pressure and temperature for both spark-ignition (SI) and high-pressure direct injection (HDMI) trucks.
Operational support
The overall Shell LNG Card acceptance network is set to grow to more than 100 sites in Europe – making it one of the leading card offers on the market. Drivers can track their fuel purchases as easily as they can refuel, through the integrated Shell online portal.
Step-by-step instructions on the refuelling process are available in 12 different languages, as part of our Shell LNG Refuelling video series.
Or alternatively, you can speak in-person to your own dedicated account manager to receive the local market expertise that can help you navigate any unexpected bumps in the road.
1 International Energy Agency (2020), CO2 emission by sector, World 1990-2018; International Energy Agency (2020), CO2 emission 1) industry, 2) transport and 3) heavy duty vehicles in sustainable development scenario 2000-2030; Deloitte Analysis.
2A truck running on an LNG gas engine will produce noise levels at 72dB(A), equal to a normal car. An average diesel-powered truck will produce 82 dB(A). To give in idea of how significant that reduction is: every 3dB(A) reduction in noise halves the intensity of the sound (because sound is scientifically measured on a logarithmic scale).
3 “Well-to-wheel” greenhouse gas emission reductions are based on current ISO 9001 standards for analysis and EPA & GREET emissions values. “Greenhouse gas emissions” includes CO2, methane and N20.
Shell LNG & BioLNG Milestones
Shell’s LNG and BioLNG journey is still underway, but several notable milestones have already been achieved. Explore our interactive timeline to see how far LNG has come and what’s around the next bend.
Shell LNG & BioLNG Timeline
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Updated : October 14, 2021 00:00
Shell opens its first bioLNG plant in Europe
Together with Nordsol and Renewi, Shell opens the first bioLNG plant in Europe. Shell will be the first fuel provider to offer a blend bioLNG to the entire Dutch network, achieving higher CO2e savings (approx. 30% CO2eq). It is expected that the new plant will produce an estimated 3.4 kilotons of bioLNG per year, preventing the emission of more than 14.31 kilotons of fossil CO2. This is sufficient for 13 million on-road kilometers. This bioLNG plant is subsidised by the European Union, as part of its strategy to decarbonise the road transport.
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Updated : September 30, 2021 00:00
Over 251,000 safe refuelling transactions
This is 79 mln kg of LNG sold since the beginning of the operations. Refuelling with LNG has saved 69,364 tones CO2eq *, which is equivalent to the emissions of more than 22,600 one way trips from Warsaw to Madrid in a Diesel HDV truck or the emissions of driving 33.3 million kilometers with the same truck.
*The “Greenhouse Gas Intensity of Natural Gas” study by Thinkstep for NGVA Europe (2017). For the comparison, the diesel Well-to-wheel (95.1 gCO2eq/MJ) taken from the above report comes from the Fuel Quality Directive (FQD)
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Updated : September 30, 2021 00:00
41 mln kg of LNG sold in the first three quarters of 2021 to the European market
We sold more LNG in the first 2 quarters of 2021 than in the entire year of 2020
* This calculation is based on the approximate carbon in the 'global average tree' of 20-cm diameter at breast height, per guidance from Shell Bio-Domain research team. This is based on ~3 trillion global tree count from (Crowther et al. 2015, https://www.nature.com/articles/nature14967), containing ~400 Gt of carbon from (Erb et al. 2017, https://www.nature.com/articles/nature25138).
Note that the actual quantity of carbon stored in a specific tree is dependent on species, soil, climate, maturity, and other factors, which are not fully captured here.
Fast Fact38,101 t CO₂eq saved, equivalent of more than 77,900 trees*
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Updated : September 30, 2021 00:00
39 Shell branded stations across 7 different countries
Set up network of 78 sites accepting the Shell LNG Card with other third parties.
Fast FactShell German LNG station network planned to expand to 35 sites
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Updated : December 1, 2020 00:00
35,673 tonnes of CO₂e saved through Shell LNG
Equal to the emissions of more than 11,600 one-way trips from Warsaw to Madrid in a diesel heavy-duty vehicle
Fast Fact574 customers served
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Updated : June 1, 2020 00:00
Shell and Nordsol deal to produce bioLNG in the Netherlands
Renewi, Nordsol and Shell start construction on the first bioLNG production plant in Amsterdam Westpoort. The new installation is set to produce 3kt of biomethane per annum from waste with a negative CO2 footprint. The entire LNG network in the Netherlands receives a blend of bioLNG, offering approximately 30% of CO2e reduction to all customers.
Fast FactBioLNG is made of organic waste like outdated supermarket food
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Updated : December 31, 2019 00:00
13 sites operating by end of year
279 customers served and 10.5 million kg of LNG sold
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Updated : December 10, 2018 00:00
BioLNG EuroNet agreement signed by Shell, Disa, CNHI, Scania and Nordsol
Agreement to develop 39 sites, 2,000 trucks and 1 bioLNG, plant co-funded by the European Union
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Updated : September 18, 2018 00:00
1ˢᵗ Shell LNG site opens in Hamburg, Germany
8 sites operating by end of year, with 3 million kg of LNG sold
The Shell LNG Card
Real cost savings
An LNG truck investment may be more expensive, but over time, they are cheaper to operate than heavy-duty diesel vehicles, meaning your fleet can make long-term savings for years to come.
To help with this, the Shell LNG Card allows you to reduce operating costs anywhere in the world, by:
- Recovering tax and excising duty within 14 days via your personal Shell VAT advisor
- Increasing your savings the more your international fleet uses the Shell LNG Card
Simple management
Once your fleet is set up to run on LNG, managing your Shell LNG Card account couldn’t be easier; the Shell Fleet Hub, our online fleet management portal, provides full visibility into the live status of your international fleet, through instant access to:
- Fuel spend information
- Centralised reporting
- Simplified e-invoicing
And should you need to settle a matter in person, simply reach out to your own dedicated account manager. Shell Account Managers are local market experts, equipped with the information and tools you need to help your fleet run smoothly, no matter where it is located.
Advanced payment security
Finally, customer safety and security are paramount to Shell. To protect against potential fuel card payment issues, Shell offers an industry-leading range of anti-fraud measures, including:
- Real-time fraud detection
- Round-the-clock card blocking
- A global team of anti-fraud experts
Protecting your safety, and the security of your fuel card payments, is our top priority, and our commitment to your fleet’s financial wellbeing is not limited by time or location – if you have an issue, contact our Account Managers.
Shell LNG Network Expansion
From Spain to Turkey, explore one of the largest LNG refuelling networks in the world. Use the interactive map below to find your nearest Shell LNG station.
Shell LNG Customers
When you switch your fleet over to Shell LNG, it’s not just a quality fuel that you are choosing, but a high quality of service, too. See how our existing customers describe the benefits of working with Shell, from advanced visibility to advancing sustainability.
Ever since the beginning of our cooperation, Shell has provided us with complete data before, during, and after each transaction, and their flexible approach to customer service and openness to our needs means that their offer is just perfect for us.
Working with the right fuel supplier was essential to us. The sustainability ambitions of Kuehne + Nagel fit perfectly with Shell LNG Fuel. We are also very pleased with the benefits of the Shell LNG Card partnership.
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Refuelling with LNG is safe, fast & easy
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Shell BioLNG FAQ
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LNG News & Insights
The LNG refuelling network is constantly expanding and breakthroughs are occurring at a rapid pace, particularly regarding bioLNG. Whether you are an existing Shell LNG customer, or starting to consider switching from diesel, don’t miss the latest news and updates about LNG for the transport industry.