News and Insights Sweden

Sweden


	June 18, 2026 Echandia to supply battery system for Incat’s new 78-metre hybrid ferry Swedish battery maker Echandia wins first order from Australian high-speed ferry builder Incat.
	May 27, 2026 Construction begins on liquefied biogas facility at Port of Gothenburg Nordion Energi's new plant aims to open up Swedish biogas supply to shipping and other sectors beyond the gas grid.
	May 27, 2026 ABB retrofits expedition yacht with hybrid-electric propulsion for Galápagos operations The conversion will make the 1970s-built vessel the first hybrid-electric yacht of its type in the archipelago, says ABB.
	May 27, 2026 Grimaldi christens ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Svezia at Swedish port Grimaldi Group's new PCTC, delivered in December 2025, claims fuel savings of up to 50%.
	May 27, 2026 Nanni develops first high-speed methanol dual-fuel engine with ScandiNAOS French manufacturer tests John Deere-based genset running on 70% methanol, 30% diesel blend.
	May 19, 2026 Berg Propulsion to supply electric propulsion for Türkiye’s most powerful tugs Swedish firm contracted for four diesel-electric firefighting tugs with over 130-tonne bollard pull capacity.
	May 12, 2026 Berg Propulsion to supply electric propulsion systems for India’s green tugs Swedish firm to provide thrusters and electrical integration for two 60-tonne bollard pull battery-electric vessels.
	May 1, 2026 Berg Propulsion to supply propulsion system for Akdeniz-built chemical tanker Turkish shipyard Akdeniz orders diesel-electric propulsion package for an 8,000-dwt vessel destined for Transka Tankers.
	April 22, 2026 Battery-methanol harbour tug completes sea trials ahead of Gothenburg deployment Svitzer Balder is claimed to be the most powerful electric escort tug in the world.
	April 14, 2026 Keel laid for LNG bunkering vessel Celsius Turkish shipbuilder begins construction of dual-fuel bunkering vessel for Sirius Shipping and Gasum.
	April 13, 2026 Gasum and Wasaline extend bio-LNG supply agreement to 2027 Nordic energy company renews fuel supply contract with Finnish-Swedish ferry operator through 2027.
	April 13, 2026 Echandia to supply battery system for Gotlandsbolaget’s hybrid ferry Swedish battery supplier wins contract for new high-speed catamaran operating between Visby and Nynäshamn.
	February 12, 2026 Kongsberg Maritime launches S-4L waterjet series with Gotland ferry order Hydrogen-ready Horizon X ferry to feature new propulsion technology on Swedish route.
	February 12, 2026 Austal begins construction of hydrogen-ready ferry for Swedish operator Shipbuilder cuts first steel for 130-metre Horizon X vessel at Philippines facility.
	February 11, 2026 Viking Line green corridor project marks two years with biogas use and shore power progress Turku-Stockholm route partnership reports tenfold increase in renewable biogas use and advancing electrification infrastructure.
	February 10, 2026 Stena Line completes acquisition of Wasaline ferry operator Swedish ferry company takes over Umeå–Vaasa route operator, adding biogas-powered vessel to its network.
	January 30, 2026 Wing sails could cut fuel use by 9% on expedition cruise vessels, study finds Wallenius Marine and Salén Ship Management examine wind propulsion potential beyond cargo shipping.
	January 30, 2026 Stena RoRo orders C-Flexer RoRo vessels with battery-hybrid propulsion for 2029 delivery Swedish shipowner places order with China Merchants Industry for next-generation vessels designed by NAOS.
	January 19, 2026 Varo completes Preem acquisition to form VaroPreem with 530 kbd refining capacity Deal combines the inland and marine bunkering capabilities of Reinplus Fiwado and Preem.
	December 16, 2025 Alfa Laval launches LNG fuel supply system with cryogenic technology Swedish firm unveils FCM LNG system for LNG-powered vessels, with marine deliveries planned for 2027.
	December 10, 2025 ScanOcean launches biofuel pooling solution with Ahti Climate Bunker supplier targets FuelEU Maritime compliance with pool-in-pool arrangement for shipowners.
	November 26, 2025 Covering the distance to shipping’s nuclear opportunities \| ABB The number of stakeholders engaging with nuclear ship propulsion in 2025 indicates that the maritime industry is eager to expand its options on net zero emissions.
	November 11, 2025 Port of Tallinn and Ports of Stockholm launch green collaboration for fossil fuel-free shipping Estonian and Swedish ports sign MoU to promote sustainable maritime transport on Baltic Sea routes.
	November 4, 2025 Stena Line to acquire Wasaline ferry operations in Baltic Sea expansion Swedish ferry operator signs deal to take over Umeå–Vaasa route with bio-LNG-powered vessel.
	October 27, 2025 ScanOcean completes first carbon inset transaction in new environmental service Bunker seller launches service enabling shipowners to use biofuels while cargo owners purchase emissions reductions.
	October 21, 2025 Liquid Wind secures agreements for 100,000-tonne e-methanol facility in Sweden Swedish e-fuel developer finalises commercialisation deals for large-scale production plant targeting shipping decarbonisation.
	October 14, 2025 Swedish funding secured for e-methanol plant pre-engineering Swedish Energy Agency backs Örnsköldsvik e-fuel facility through green transition programme.
	October 9, 2025 Wallenius Sol joins Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool as bio-LNG generator Partnership aims to help shipping companies meet EU carbon intensity requirements through bio-LNG pooling.
	September 25, 2025 Grimaldi takes delivery of second ammonia-ready car carrier 9,000-CEU vessel joins fleet with 50% lower fuel consumption than earlier-generation carriers.
	September 15, 2025 Methanol-fuelled Green Handy ships pass model tests ahead of 2026 construction Baltic carrier reports model testing exceeded performance targets for 17,000 dwt methanol-powered vessels.
	September 11, 2025 ABB and Blykalla sign agreement to develop nuclear reactors for ships Partnership aims to accelerate deployment of small modular reactors for maritime decarbonisation.
	September 4, 2025 New dual-fuel RoRo concept with bow-mounted engine room unveiled Vessel features dual-fuel electric propulsion capable of running on LNG, liquefied biogas, marine gas oil, and biodiesel.
	September 2, 2025 Malik opens Swedish office following Yngve Höglund Trading acquisition Bunker supplier expands into Sweden through acquisition of commercial rights from Donsö-based company.
	August 29, 2025 Furetank launches emissions trading company to capitalize on FuelEU Maritime regulation Swedish shipping company creates new venture to trade greenhouse gas emission reductions under EU rules.
	August 29, 2025 Furetank switches EU fleet to biomethane under new FuelEU regulations Swedish tanker operator claims 150-200% emissions reduction through mass-balanced biogas agreement.
	August 28, 2025 Wärtsilä to install world's largest marine battery hybrid system on Wasaline ferry Battery capacity expansion will increase Aurora Botnia's energy storage from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh.
	August 27, 2025 Viking Line runs vessels on bio-LNG for Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool Partnership aims to boost compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling increases.
	July 1, 2025 New Gothenburg lease an opportunity to expand green portfolio: Inter Terminals Bunker terminal operator eyes tank conversion and construction projects for renewable products.
	May 15, 2025 Swedish biomethane bunkered in Gothenburg Test delivery performed by St1 and St1 Biokraft, who aim to become large-scale suppliers.
	March 31, 2025 VARO Energy expands renewable portfolio with Preem acquisition All-cash transaction expected to complete in the latter half of 2025.
	January 30, 2025 Swedish government bans scrubber wastewater discharges Discharges from open-loop scrubbers to be prohibited in Swedish waters from July 2025.
	August 9, 2023 ScanOcean and Neste launch lower-emission gasoil in Sweden Product is said to reduce GHG emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil DMA gasoil.