Q1 and Westfalen expand Bio-LNG network for heavy-duty transport in Germany
The companies said the step simplifies access to cleaner fuels and strengthens the case for switching from diesel.
Two German energy companies, Q1 Energie AG and the Westfalen Group, have agreed to a reciprocal deal allowing their fuel cards to be used across each other’s Bio-LNG stations. The move, announced on Tuesday, expands access to the alternative fuel for haulage and logistics firms looking to cut emissions in long-distance and heavy freight transport.
Under the arrangement, the Q1 Card will now be accepted at Westfalen’s four Bio-LNG sites, while customers with the Westfalen Service Card can refuel at Q1’s seven locations. The companies said the step simplifies access to cleaner fuels and strengthens the case for switching from diesel.
Marvin Kröcher, coordinator for sustainable energies at Q1, said the cooperation provides “a clear competitive advantage” for logistics operators who are turning to Bio-LNG as a climate-friendly option.
LNG has been promoted in Europe as a transitional fuel for heavy-duty vehicles. While fossil-based LNG reduces carbon dioxide emissions by around 20% compared with diesel, Bio-LNG – produced from renewable sources such as agricultural waste – can cut emissions by up to 100%. It also emits significantly fewer nitrogen oxides and virtually no particulate matter.
