While current geopolitical developments continue to drive up fuel and natural gas prices, bioLNG conditions remain independent of the global gas price index and thus subject to significantly lower volatility than conventional fossil liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to German bioLNG distributor and retailer LIQVIS GmbH.
BioLNG is the liquefied form of biomethane – aka renewable natural gas (RNG) – produced through the anaerobic digestion (AD) of agricultural residues, manure, organic waste, or sewage sludge.
Compared to fossil LNG, it enables significant CO2 savings, particularly in heavy-duty transport – a major advantage for companies with large fleets that prioritise emission reduction, security of supply and economic efficiency, explained Frank Hinken, Managing Director of LIQVIS.
Founded in 2015, LIQVIS has been operating under the umbrella of the EnviTec Biogas Group since 2025.
We currently operate a total of 15 LNG filling stations across Germany – primarily at strategic transport hubs with particularly high heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) volumes – and the trend is rising, Frank Hinken added.
Long ranges and low feedstock transport costs
There are currently more than 200 bioLNG filling stations across Germany. In addition to long ranges of up to 1,700 km, depending on the manufacturer, this low-emission fuel allows for quick refuelling in around 15 minutes and a stable price of below EUR 1/kg (net).
In contrast to diesel and petrol, which are heavily dependent on global crude oil prices, BioLNG is produced from locally available feedstocks. It is therefore not linked to international trading prices and also benefits from lower feedstock transport costs, said Olaf von Lehmden, CEO of EnviTec Biogas.
As part of EnviTec Biogas, LIQVIS has access to sufficient volumes of bioLNG across the European market from nearly 100 biogas production plants.
In addition, we can draw on substantial quantities from our BioEnergie Park Güstrow, Germany’s largest integrated bioLNG liquefaction facility. This enables us to further drive the decarbonisation of heavy-duty transport in Germany and across Europe, Olaf von Lehmden said.
With LIQVIS, the globally operating company is extending its value chain to include the operation of its own LNG filling stations. Further filling station projects are already in the pipeline.
