Gasum has announced that, moving forward, its liquefied gas products will be transported using liquefied biogas in Finland, as they have already been in Sweden and Norway. The energy company has signed new long-term contracts with Litra, one of Scandinavia’s largest and oldest transport companies, to manage liquefied gas road transport services across Finland, Sweden, and Norway.

Starting in the autumn of 2024, Litra will be responsible for the majority of Gasum’s liquefied natural gas and liquefied biogas products in these regions. This partnership will include transport planning, maintenance, and trucking services for Gasum’s fleet. While Litra has already been active in Sweden and Norway, the company’s entry into Finland represents a key market expansion.

Currently, only a quarter of Gasum’s liquefied gas products in Finland are transported using biogas-powered trucks. Litra is committed to handling nearly all of these transports with gas-powered vehicles, resulting in the need to invest in a gas-driven fleet to meet Gasum’s transport needs. This shift will have a significant positive impact on Gasum’s carbon footprint, helping to reduce emissions while maintaining operational efficiency.

By consolidating transport services with Litra, Gasum aims to streamline processes, improve flexibility, and optimise the use of its assets. The move will result in more efficient deliveries, benefiting Gasum’s customers across the Nordic region.

“This agreement strengthens Gasum’s position as a safe and resilient provider of gas,” said Anders Malm, senior vice president of Supply & Trading at Gasum. “Litra has an excellent track record in Sweden and Norway, and we are excited to extend this collaboration to Finland. We are confident that this partnership will enable us to improve performance and reduce our environmental footprint.”

Vegard Narmo, CEO of Litra Group, added, “We are proud to partner with Gasum, a leading gas provider with high safety and operational standards. With over 100 years of experience, we look forward to optimising performance in Finland, just as we have in Norway and Sweden.”

Gasum operates a complete energy platform, offering end-to-end value chains in biogas, natural gas, and renewable power. The company runs over 100 gas filling stations, 17 biogas plants, and liquefied gas terminals in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Liquefied biogas, a fully renewable and environmentally friendly fuel, reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent compared to fossil fuels.

Gasum’s long-term goal is to bring 7 terawatt hours of renewable gas annually to the Nordic market by 2027, contributing to a reduction of 1.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide for its customers.

For more information visit www.gasum.com

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