Affordable and clean energy

Stena Germanica is the world’s first RoPax vessel converted to run on both diesel and methanol. In 2018 the methanol operation was a smooth and well-integrated part of the vessel’s daily operation.

Methanol is usually produced from natural gas but can also be produced from renewable feedstock. Methanol reduces sulphur and particles to zero and lowers NOx substantially.

Stena AB has joined forces with the Swedish research institute RISE and four other parties, aiming to increase the electrification of shipping.

The initiative involves the Swedish Shipowners’ Association, ABB Sweden AB, ABB Marine Oy, and the battery company Northvolt. The organisations will jointly contribute to climate-smart shipping, international competitiveness and increased export opportunities for green technologies.

By connecting a vessel to the local electrical grid when in port, we reduce the CO2 emissions with close to 14,000 tonnes/year. This is equivalent to the annual emissions of 7,500 passenger cars.

We connected our first ship to the grid already in 1989. Presently 14 of our ships and six of the terminals operated by Stena Line are equipped with electric shore power supply. Discussions are underway for further installations in Denmark and Germany.