Molgas Energy Group has obtained Sustainable Bioenergy Standard (SBS) certification for its biogas and biomethane products, the company announced on 9 December.

According to Molgas, the certification provides full traceability and transparency across its renewable fuel supply chain, from production through to final consumption.

The company said the SBS accreditation will help customers progress toward their decarbonisation objectives with greater confidence in the sustainability credentials of the fuels they purchase. Molgas described the achievement as another step in its efforts to deliver reliable, certified and sustainable bioenergy solutions as part of its broader low-carbon strategy.

The Sustainable Bioenergy Standard is a certification scheme that verifies the sustainability of bioenergy production and supply chains. The standard covers various aspects of bioenergy operations, including greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and social impacts.

Molgas stated that securing SBS certification reflects its commitment to offering renewable fuel options with documented origins and verified sustainability attributes, supporting customers seeking to reduce emissions within their operations.

Biogas and biomethane are renewable fuels produced from organic waste materials and can be used as alternatives to conventional natural gas in various applications, including marine transportation.

The certification comes as the shipping industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon emissions, with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) having set targets for the sector to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or around 2050.