Gasum, Preem join forces to expand biogas access for transport sector

European energy giant Gasum has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Preem that enables latter’s corporate customers to refuel liquid and compressed biogas at Gasum stations in Sweden. On top of the environmental benefits, all transactions will be consolidated into a single invoice.

Gasum held that road transport accounts for one-third of Sweden’s greenhouse gas emissions, and last year, these emissions increased by 18 percent. Increasing biogas use in road traffic is one of the most efficient ways to reduce these emissions today.

In order to increase the availability of biogas for Swedish logistics companies, Preem and Gasum have signed a strategic partnership to open Gasum’s biogas filling station network to Preem’s customers. Preem card holders will be able to refuel at Gasum stations before the end of December this year.

“With the network now in place, this partnership makes it even easier for more logistics providers and drivers to choose sustainable alternatives and to be a part of the transition to cleaner transports”, says Sharareh Edström, Head of Traffic Sweden, Gasum.

“Biogas is a fantastic product that can be produced from food waste, manure, damaged crops or wastewater from industry. By making use of these wastes, biogas contributes to a circular economy and reduces our dependence on importing fossil energy. The fact that we at Preem can now offer our customers both CBG and LBG through Gasum’s nationwide station network is really positive, as biogas is an important piece of the puzzle in the transition for transport companies”, says Daniel Granquist, Business Development at Preem.

Higher share of renewable fuels will be essential

According to several expert agencies and research institutions, it will be challenging to meet Swedish national climate targets without a significant reduction in fossil emissions from road transport. Authorities such as the Swedish Energy Agency, the Climate Policy Council, and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency emphasize that a higher share of renewable fuels will be essential to achieve these reductions.

For Preem’s customers, this partnership means simplified administration, a significantly expanded refuelling network, and a more comprehensive energy solution for transport operations requiring both sustainability and flexibility.