GLBP and Loa Carbon Partner to Supply Renewable E-LNG

Galveston LNG Bunker Port, LLC (GLBP), headquartered in Texas, has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with Loa Carbon to receive renewable e-methane for liquefaction at its upcoming facility.

Under the agreement, Loa Carbon will deliver e-methane directly to GLBP, which will convert it into e-LNG and distribute it to customers seeking environmentally friendly marine fuels.

The facility is strategically located in the Texas City industrial zone, along the Texas City Ship Channel, and is set to become a major source of e-LNG for fuel barge delivery in the broader Houston-Galveston maritime region.

GLBP and Loa Carbon highlighted the advantages of the Texas City location, noting its robust chemical and refining infrastructure, which offers ample access to industrial CO₂ for carbon capture. The presence of local landfills also allows for biogenic CO₂ sourcing, which will support future production expansion.

The project also benefits from Texas’ low-cost renewable energy market. With support from ERCOT’s renewable-heavy grid, competitive electricity pricing, and the 45V hydrogen production tax credit, green hydrogen generation becomes economically viable—further supporting Loa Carbon’s e-methane production.

By placing Loa Carbon’s e-methane units directly on GLBP’s site, the partners can inject the renewable gas into the port’s city gate infrastructure. This setup is designed to ensure compliance with FuelEU regulations and enable a seamless blend of e-LNG and conventional LNG. The facility will offer shipowners a single-source solution for both energy volume and emissions compliance.

GLBP is expected to begin operations in 2028, marking the Gulf Coast’s first LNG liquefaction terminal dedicated solely to marine bunkering.