MÜNSTER For more climate protection in road transport: the Westfalen Group from Münster has concluded a contract with revis bioenergy GmbH, also based in Münster, for the purchase of_CO2-neutral bio-LNG.
The company is thus driving forward its own contribution to an energy and transport transition.
Westfalen has been strengthening the expansion of the infrastructure for sustainable drive energies for years and, in addition to the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, hydrogen and LPG, is also focusing on the expansion of filling stations for biogas in the form of CNG (compressed natural gas) and LNG (liquefied natural gas). revis as a strong partner With revis bioenergy GmbH, Westfalen has gained a strong partner for an expanded range of sustainable energies that specializes in the operation of biogas and biomethane plants using residual and waste materials.
“As a producer and marketer of green gases and fuels, we will take over the liquefaction of the biomethane produced. We are very positive about the collaboration and are delighted to have gained a reliable partner in Westfalen AG,” says Simon Detscher, Managing Director of revis. Conversion to_CO2-neutral bio-LNG planned In heavy goods transport, LNG is currently the only available fuel alternative to diesel that can be used on a large scale.
In the past two years, the Westfalen Group has already put four LNG filling stations into operation at conveniently located sites close to freeways in Münster, Herford, Herne and Cologne.
The company intends to further expand the infrastructure for LNG and is therefore already planning further specific locations.
All facilities are open around the clock and have two covered filling stations.
So far, only fossil LNG has been offered.
Westfalen will replace the previous product with_CO2-neutral bio-LNG from revis in the course of the year.
“Compared to diesel, the_{CO2 savings} of LNG are already around 20 percent; with the use of bio-LNG, it can even be up to 100 percent.
In addition, hardly any particulate matter and nitrogen oxides are produced when burning LNG,” explains Andre Stracke, Head of Mobility at the Westfalen Group.
“We see the future nationwide availability of bio-LNG at our filling stations as an attractive,_CO2-neutral offer for our mobility customers,” Stracke continues.
By using bio-LNG, freight forwarders and logistics companies can offer their customers freight services in a much more sustainable way and thus achieve competitive advantages.
In addition to the environmental aspects, the financial side also plays a major role: the price of fossil LNG has come under significant pressure in light of geopolitical developments over the past year.
Stracke: “By switching to bio-LNG, we are very confident that we will be able to offer a competitive price to fossil diesel.” Further information on LNG Haulage companies and fleet operators have been able to register their LNG requirements for additional locations on the website www.westfalen.com/lng for some time now. The Westfalen Group then checks the feasibility of the requests, coordinates everything necessary with the stakeholders to be involved and looks for additional tank customers to enable construction and operation. About revis revis bioenergy GmbH from Münster specializes in all aspects of the production of green fuels, particularly from biomethane.
The know-how acquired over the years covers all services from plant design, substrate procurement and utilization to the marketing of green fuels and all by-products.
Among other things, the company is currently building Europe’s largest plant for biomethane production from manure.
The plant, which revis developed entirely in-house, is located at the c-Port on the Küstenkanal in the district of Cloppenburg.
Commissioning is scheduled for mid-2023 by nordfuel GmbH. About Westfalen The Westfalen Group is an expert in gases, heating and cooling and sustainable mobility.
Founded in 1923, the family-owned company has been ensuring the safe use of gaseous and liquid hazardous substances for customers for 100 years.
With its products and services, Westfalen supports customers on the path to sustainable progress.
The company has over 20 production sites and numerous subsidiaries and associated companies in Europe and is headquartered in Münster.
The business areas are Industrial Gases & Services, Energy Solutions and Mobility.
With around 1,800 employees, the Westfalen Group generated sales of around 1.9 billion euros in the 2021 financial year.