Centrica Energy has secured ISCC Trader with Storage certification, a pivotal move that enables the global trading of certified Bio-LNG through a fully traceable and verifiable supply chain. By merging its biomethane origination with international LNG logistics, the company provides a “plug-and-play” decarbonization pathway for the maritime and road transport sectors to meet strict FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS compliance.
London, Aalborg | May 11, 2026 – In a strategic move to bridge the gap between renewable gas origination and international shipping logistics, Centrica Energy has secured the ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) Trader with Storage certification.
This milestone transforms Centrica from a traditional energy mover into a certified gatekeeper of the Bio-LNG value chain, allowing the company to trade and store verified sustainable gas across global markets. By aligning its massive biomethane portfolio with its global LNG trading engine, Centrica is now positioned to provide the maritime and heavy-duty transport sectors with a “gold-standard” pathway to decarbonization.
The Power of Provenance: Understanding the ISCC Milestone
The ISCC certification is not merely a badge; it is a rigorous regulatory framework that ensures sustainability attributes, such as greenhouse gas (GHG) savings and feedstock origin, are credibly documented from the source to the ship’s manifold.
The Trader with Storage scope specifically confirms that Centrica Energy adheres to strict mass balance and traceability rules. This ensures that every molecule of Bio-LNG traded is backed by a digital and physical paper trail, preventing “greenwashing” and ensuring that sustainability claims remain untarnished during cross-border trading and terminal storage.
A Synergy of Strengths: From Farm to Fuel Tank
The certification acts as the “missing link” between two of Centrica Energy’s core competencies:
- Biomethane Origination: Centrica’s established renewable gas business across the UK and Europe.
- Global LNG Logistics: Its world-class trading and market access capabilities spanning three continents.
By combining these forces, Centrica can now manage the entire lifecycle of a Bio-LNG cargo, overseeing the liquefaction process, managing certified storage, and executing complex international trades.
Strategic Decarbonization
For the maritime industry, the timing could not be more critical. With the FuelEU Maritime obligations and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) placing a price on carbon, shipowners are desperate for immediate solutions.
Certified Bio-LNG offers a unique “drop-in” advantage:
- No Retrofits: It utilizes existing LNG engines and infrastructure.
- Regulatory Compliance: It meets the strict sustainability targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II/III).
- Virtual Liquefaction: Centrica can now offer compliant Bio-LNG at any ISCC-certified terminal across the EU via a virtual route, providing unprecedented flexibility for bunkering operations.
Transparency as a Commodity
Cassim Mangerah, Managing Director, Centrica Energy, commented, “Sustainability claims in energy markets must be credible, transparent, and verifiable. This certification strengthens our ability to support customers with certified Bio-LNG solutions, while maintaining the integrity and transparency that regulated and voluntary markets increasingly demand.”
Arturo Gallego, VP of Global LNG, Centrica Energy, commented, “Bio-LNG provides a pathway to decarbonising existing LNG-fuelled vessels without changing engines or fuel systems… With our certification secured, we can support sectors under growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with transition fuels that can help provide practical pathways to decarbonisation.”
Building the Renewable Future
This certification is a pillar of Centrica Energy’s broader strategy to dominate the energy transition through market-based solutions. As one of Europe’s largest renewable asset managers, with over 19.5 GW under contract, Centrica is proving that security of supply and decarbonization are no longer mutually exclusive.
By weaponizing the ISCC framework, Centrica is not just selling fuel; it is selling verified carbon reduction, a currency that will only grow in value as the maritime industry nears its 2030 and 2050 targets.
About Centrica Energy
Centrica Energy is the trading and optimization arm of Centrica plc. With over 800 experts across eight global offices, the company connects producers and offtakers in the wholesale power, gas, and LNG markets. Today, more than 85% of its contracted capacity is in renewable assets, solidifying its role as a vanguard of the green energy shift.
Source: Centrica Energy