New Partnership: Uniper Supplies Q1 Energie AG with Bio-LNG

(Uniper) Uniper provides an initial delivery of bio-LNG to Q1 Energie AG; The cooperation increases the availability of more climate-friendly fuels; Sustainably produced biomethane is liquefied into bio-LNG at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam and then delivered via the existing LNG infrastructure

Uniper and Q1 Energie AG concluded an agreement regarding the supply of bio-LNG. The renewable fuel is made available for road transport in several German states via the Q1 bio-LNG-net. This cooperation marks the first business relationship between the two companies and emphasizes the common goal of continuing to advance low-emission fuel solutions for heavy transport.

The sustainably produced biomethane is liquefied at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam using the existing LNG infrastructure and stored temporarily as bio-LNG. It is transported in ISO tank containers from Rotterdam to a central storage point in Germany, where Q1 takes charge of distributing it to filling stations according to need. As the owner, importer, and distributor of the bio-LNG, Uniper is responsible for the entire supply chain from transporting biomethane to liquefying it and on to importing the gas into Germany, and as such it is entitled to claim the resulting GHG quotas.

The bio-LNG that is liquefied at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam is based on sustainably produced biogas, which is generated in an EU member state and processed into biomethane. In the process, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide are removed to produce a processed gas equivalent in quality to natural gas. Afterward, the biomethane is fed into the natural gas grid. The gas is transferred at the offtake point and liquefied using the existing LNG infrastructure. The entire supply chain is certified according to internationally accepted certification systems that were recognized by the European Commission in accordance with the Renewable Energy Directive (RED).

Q1 is an independent, mid-sized German company. We reliably provide our customers with energy and mobility solutions at over 230 gas stations and more than 200 charging points nationwide. Our broad range of lubricants is ideal for passenger cars, trucks, and industrial applications. With innovative energy solutions for e-mobility, bio-LNG, and photovoltaics, we contribute to shaping sustainable, future-proof mobility. First-class service and a motivated team bring our brand promise “Quality First” to life.

About Uniper
Düsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global reach. It has about 7,000 employees and plays a key role in ensuring a secure energy supply in Europe, particularly in its core markets of Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Uniper’s 18.5 gigawatts of power generating capacity make it a mainstay of reliable power production. Uniper is a leading gas trader and one of Northwestern Europe’s most important LNG importers, and its broad procurement portfolio enhances supply security. Uniper’s investments in renewables, hydrogen, and other low-carbon energy carriers propel the transformation of the energy system.

Uniper provides energy and services to about 1,000 municipalities and industrial companies in its home market, Germany. Uniper is also Germany’s largest operator of gas storage facilities and hydropower plants. READ MORE