A new LNG bunkering vessel, the Alisios LNG, was launched on Thursday (12 March) at the port of Huelva in southwestern Spain by Enagás CEO Arturo Gonzalo and Axpo Iberia Managing Director Ignacio Soneira.
The vessel will operate along the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula and promote the use of LNG and bio-LNG as transitional fuels for maritime transport. Owned by Enagás through its Scale Green Energy subsidiary, the Alisios LNG has been chartered by Axpo for commercial use.
Working from one of its loading terminals in Spain, the Alisios LNG incorporates advanced technology to minimise emissions during operations. Supplying both LNG and bio-LNG for maritime transport, the vessel will help further the transition towards the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
Enagás CEO Arturo Gonzalo, said: “Today’s launch is a key milestone in the development of infrastructure that contributes to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. The adoption of more sustainable fuels, such as LNG and bio-LNG, also supports compliance with European emission reduction targets.”
Axpo Iberia Managing Director Ignacio Soneira, added: “Commissioning this new vessel further consolidates Axpo’s leadership in the small-scale LNG bunkering business as we continue our efforts to help the transition to decarbonise maritime transport.”
Able to carry cargoes of both LNG and bio-LNG, the Alisios LNG has a storage capacity of 12,500 m³, enabling it to respond effectively to customers’ supply requirements. The vessel’s advanced control systems give greater manoeuvrability, allowing it to operate in a variety of different port environments. Equipped with technology designed to maintain its cargo in the best condition throughout the voyage, the Alisios LNG is a versatile, efficient and reliable vessel for the supply of more sustainable fuels.
Through its subsidiary Scale Green Energy, Enagás is consolidating its position as a leading shipowner in LNG bunkering across southern Europe, operating four vessels: Alisios LNG, Levante LNG, Mistral LNG and Haugesund Knutsen.
Axpo added that both LNG and bio-LNG are becoming the best-positioned alternative fuels to lead Spain’s energy transition.
The country’s available fleet is supported by Spain’s seven regasification plants, which have been adapted to supply LNG for bunkering. In addition, LNG terminals in Barcelona, Cartagena, Huelva and El Musel have already launched bio-LNG supply services for ships and tankers.
Photo credit: Axpo
Published: 13 March, 2026
