Skagen, Denmark | November 26, 2025 – Titan Clean Fuels has announced the successful completion of a full large-scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) gas-up and cool-down operation on Höegh Autoliners‘ vessel, the ‘Gannet’, at the strategic Skagen Anchorage in Denmark. This operation showcases Titan’s specialized capabilities in delivering essential LNG services to large-scale carriers operating in the crucial Northern European maritime corridor.
With LNG (and its derivative, BioLNG) becoming a mainstream and increasingly critical marine fuel, these complex technical operations are vital to reducing the vessel downtime and maintaining the structural integrity of gas-fueled vessels globally. The Skagen Anchorage itself is a globally important hub for bunkering and maritime services, making it an ideal location for such specialized, time-sensitive work.
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Technical Importance for LNG Bunkering; Gas-Up & Cool-Down
The specialized process of gas-up and cool-down is crucial for LNG-fueled vessels prior to receiving their initial fuel load or following periods like dry-docking. Titan emphasizes the operation is essential for:
- Managing Boil-Off Gas (BOG): By establishing proper tank pressure and temperature profiles, the process helps reduce the amount of Boil-Off Gas produced during subsequent heavy fuel loading, which maximizes operational efficiency.
- Preventing Thermal Shock: The process involves slowly cooling the cryogenic LNG tanks with liquid nitrogen (LIN) or LNG vapor, which is critical to preventing thermal shock and material damage to the containment systems.
- Ensuring Fuel Purity: The operation removes internal contaminants, such as water and carbon dioxide, that could freeze and severely damage the vessel’s intricate fuel delivery system.
Collaborative Success at a Strategic Location
The successful completion of this large-scale operation at the busy Danish anchorage highlights Titan’s operational expertise and its robust network of industry partners required for executing complex logistics.
Titan Clean Fuels acknowledged the key partners involved in ensuring a smooth and efficient collaboration:
- DET Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH
- Gasfin
- Höegh Evi
- OSM SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Serviceteam Skagen
This multi-party collaboration highlights the complex logistics required to service large gas-fueled vessels at key European maritime hubs.
About Titan Clean Fuels
Titan Clean Fuels, part of the Molgas Energy Group, is a leading, independent supplier of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and Bio-LNG (Liquefied Biomethane, LBM) to the global maritime and industrial sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Titan provides high-quality, reliable, and environmentally friendly fuel solutions that support the transition to cleaner energy for the shipping and logistics industries.
As a trusted physical bunker supplier, Titan offers comprehensive LNG and BioLNG bunkering Services, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective fuel delivery worldwide. We are proud to support our clients in meeting their environmental targets, reducing carbon emissions, and achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Source: Titan Clean Fuels