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Havila Voyages Secures New LNG Agreement

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Havila Voyages has entered into a renegotiated LNG procurement agreement aimed at reducing costs and increasing flexibility.

Havila Capella and Havila Polaris meets outside of Trondheim.
Havila Capella and Havila Polaris meets outside of Trondheim. /Photo: Havila Voyages/Oclin /Free editorial use

The new agreement allows Havila Voyages to purchase around one-third of its fuel requirements directly from an alternative supplier in Northern Norway until the end of 2030. Deliveries will come from the LNG production plant at Melkøya, near Hammerfest.

“We are strengthening the flexibility and resilience of our fuel supply, while ensuring a more predictable and competitive cost base by entering into this new agreement,” says Bent Martini, CEO of Havila Voyages.

The agreement means that Havila Voyages will have two suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with a pricing model partially linked to gas oil. Two-thirds of the volume will remain price-indexed to the so-called TTF index, while one-third will follow gas oil prices. This model reduces the risk of major price fluctuations and contributes to more predictable costs.

“The market in which we purchase fuel sees significant fluctuations based on energy prices, so it is crucial to have multiple options. Improved bunkering solutions in Northern Norway, combined with a more favorable pricing model, mean we expect significant savings going forward aligned with our ongoing work to optimize operational costs,” Martini concludes.

Based on current forward prices, the expectation is that the new agreement will reduce Havila Voyages’ annual fuel costs by over 10% from the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Havila Voyages is a Norwegian shipping company that operates the classic coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes with the Norwegian coast's most environmentally friendly ships.

The four new ships are loaded with one the world's largest battery pack ever installed on passenger ships and can sail for up to four hours without noise or emissions through vulnerable areas. The batteries are charged with clean hydropower at shore, and when the batteries are low we switch to natural gas. Our plug-in hybrid operations cuts CO2 by around 35 % compared to similar ships powered by heavy fuel oils.  

The hull is specially designed for maximum energy efficiency and to withstand the harsh conditions of the Norwegian coastline. Excess heat from cooling water and sea are used for heating on board. On the menu you will find locally made dishes from local producers, and all unnecessary plastic is avoided. We are already exceeding the authorities' requirements for cutting emission, and we have set sail with zero emissions as the future target.

Havila Voyages is part of the Havila Group that dates back to the 1950s. It all started when the founder, Per Sævik, bought his first fishing boat in his teens. From fishing and herring fishing, Havila is now a group operating in shipping technology, offshore, transport and tourism.

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