Swiss energy company Axpo has successfully completed its first LNG ship-to-ship delivery in the Port of Algeciras, marking the expansion of its LNG bunkering operations to a second Spanish port.
Axpo’s 7,500m3 small-scale LNG vessel Avenir Aspiration delivered LNG to global shipping company MSC, reinforcing Axpo’s growing presence in key Mediterranean hubs.
Around 5,000m3 of LNG was transferred to the MSC vessel Mariacristina in Algeciras, Spain’s largest port. This follows the ship-to-ship bunkering in March 2025 of around 5,800m3 of LNG to an MSC vessel in the port of Málaga. The latest delivery is said to further consolidates Axpo’s position as a provider of LNG bunkering services in the Mediterranean region.
Axpo Head of Small-Scale LNG Daniele Corti said: “This successful delivery marks another important milestone for our LNG bunkering business. By expanding our operations to a second port in Spain, we continue to implement Axpo’s ambitious small-scale LNG growth strategy and strengthen our presence as a reliable LNG partner.”
Spain is an important hub for Axpo’s LNG business. Demand for LNG is increasing in the maritime sector. Active across the midstream and downstream natural gas and LNG sector both in Switzerland and internationally, Axpo trades and transports gas throughout Europe. LNG customers range from small and medium-sized enterprises to large energy-intensive industrial companies.
Image: Axpo LNG bunkering operation in Algeciras (source: Axpo)
