July 23, 2025
Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP) and Loa Carbon have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to produce and supply renewable e-methane for use as clean ship fuel.
As announced, Loa Carbon will produce the e-methane, which GLBP will liquefy and distribute as e-LNG to fuel ships seeking low-carbon alternatives. The GLBP facility, located on the Texas City Ship Channel near major ports like Houston and Galveston, is ideally positioned to serve the growing number of LNG-powered vessels in the region.
Set to launch in 2028, GLBP will be the first dedicated marine LNG bunkering terminal on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
This integrated approach provides shipowners a clear pathway to scalable, cost-transparent, ultra-low-carbon fuel without requiring operational changes to their vessels or bunkering procedures. We are pleased to be partnering with GLBP, the leading and only proposed dedicated LNG bunker project in the Houston-Galveston region.
…said Dan Wojno, COO, Loa Carbon.
According to the statement, Texas City offers key advantages, including access to captured CO₂ from nearby industrial plants and landfills as well as low-cost renewable energy from the ERCOT grid. These factors make it a cost-effective location for producing e-methane and green hydrogen.
The e-LNG supplied to our customers will have one of the lowest Carbon Intensity scores on a well-to-wake basis. By producing LNG at the supply side of the value chain, we eliminate the need for shipping and storage, thereby reducing overall emissions compared to LNG bunker fuel delivered in Europe or Asia.
..said Jonathan Cook, CEO, Pilot LNG.
