A network of 21 refueling stations is being created by the Polish energy company Orlen. The stations will offer liquefied biomethane (Bio-LNG), as the company has noted high interest in eco-fuel among players in the transport market.
This was reported by the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine.
Creating supply to meet existing demand
Orlen owns the largest network of gas stations in Poland. While researching consumer demand, the company has noted increased interest in biofuel. Large transport businesses are considering switching their fleets to liquefied biomethane, but are held back by its low availability. Therefore, Orlen decided to develop its own Bio-LNG network.
Details of the pilot project
The first gas station of the biomethane network is being built in Płock, where Orlen's headquarters are also located. This project is to become a reference for all facilities in the network.
The station's tank is designed to store 23 tons of Bio-LNG cooled with nitrogen. The gas station's design also includes special safety and fuel distribution systems.
Source: CIRE.PL
The next stations will be built in Ostrów Wielkopolski and Zgierz. Work on their designs is currently underway.
Overall, Orlen aims to gradually increase the share of fuel from renewable sources across its entire network. According to the company's strategy, this share should reach at least 25% in ten years.
EcoPolitic previously reported that in 2025, Ukrainian producers exported biomethane for the first time. During the year, they sold more than 11 million cubic meters of gas.
Meanwhile, Europe continues to ramp up its own biomethane production. Over the year, its volume increased by 300 million cubic meters.
