ViGo Bioenergy
ViGo Bioenergy, a Vitol-owned European low-carbon fuel network, produces and distributes BioLNG, BioCNG, LNG, and CNG across 700+ refuelling stations in Germany, UK, and Benelux, serving heavy goods vehicle fleet operators and inland waterway shipping companies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ViGo Bioenergy does
ViGo Bioenergy GmbH is a European low-carbon fuel network provider that produces and distributes biomethane (BioLNG and BioCNG) alongside conventional LNG and CNG to heavy goods vehicle fleet operators and inland waterway shipping companies. Founded as Liquind in Berlin in 2015, the company was acquired by global energy trader Vitol in 2021 and rebranded ViGo Bioenergy. It operates more than 700 LNG and bioLNG refuelling stations across Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands, plus three shore-to-ship LNG bunkering stations on European inland waterways. The company has vertically integrated upstream through its ViGo Baltics subsidiary, which operates biogas digesters in Lithuania, Latvia, and Italy — including the 125 GWh/year IDAR facility that opened in June 2025 — converting organic waste (food waste, animal manure, agricultural residues) into carbon-negative biomethane via anaerobic digestion.
Revenue is generated primarily through volume-based, indexed sales of BioLNG, BioCNG, LNG, and CNG at owned and partner stations, supplemented by ISCC-compliant carbon certificates, station construction and maintenance services for customer depots, bunkering services, and training via the ViGo Academy platform. Pricing is linked to recognised gas/diesel indices and benefits from favourable regulatory regimes (reduced energy tax in Germany through end-2026, energy tax exemption in Belgium, excise duty advantage in the UK). Distribution combines unmanned 24/7 self-service stations, mobile and fixed depot-based filling stations built for enterprise customers, and acceptance of more than 20 major fleet cards (DKV, UTA, Eurowag, Hoyer, Shell, TotalEnergies, WEX, and others) alongside ViGo's proprietary token payment system. The company's go-to-market blends enterprise field sales for large fleet operators (e.g., Asda, Schenk Tanktransport) with self-serve app-based access (ViGo Network App) for mid-market and ad-hoc users.
Recent strategy under Vitol ownership has been aggressively expansionary through M&A: PitPoint LNG (2024, Benelux stations), Reneron (2024, biomethane production assets, renamed ViGo Baltics), Next Gen (2023, UK entry), and Drive Systems (December 2025, ~30% Belgian LNG market share). Named enterprise customers span retail logistics (Asda), tank transport (Schenk Tanktransport, Targor Truck, Graf-Transporte), and mid-market UK haulage (Nicholls Transport). The company is headquartered in Berlin, with operational offices in Rotterdam, Vilnius, and London, and reported headcount of 11–50 corporate employees.
ViGo Bioenergy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ViGo Bioenergy
- Legal name
- ViGo Bioenergy GmbH
- Website
- https://vigobioenergy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ViGo Bioenergy, a Vitol-owned European low-carbon fuel network, produces and distributes BioLNG, BioCNG, LNG, and CNG across 700+ refuelling stations in Germany, UK, and Benelux, serving heavy goods vehicle fleet operators and inland waterway shipping companies.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ViGo Bioenergy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Renewable Fuel Distribution
- NAICS
- Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120), Fuel Dealers (4572)
- SIC
- Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Renewable Diesel (HVO/HEFA) Production (EUAAAHAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- BECCS Project Development & Integration (Permitting, FEED, EPC Interface) (EUAAALAA), Carbon Accounting, MRV & Certification for BECCS (LCA, Biogenic Carbon, Registries) (EUAAALAI)
Keywords
Where ViGo Bioenergy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berlin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
ViGo Bioenergy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- BioLNG and BioCNG fuel sales: Sale of BioLNG (liquefied biomethane) and BioCNG (compressed biomethane) to fleet operators across the European station network. Pricing is linked to recognised indices and competitive with diesel. Also offers fossil LNG and CNG. Revenue is volume-based and recurring as customers refuel regularly across the network.
- Station construction and maintenance services: Design, build, and maintenance of mobile and fixed customer-owned filling stations. Customers can have their own depot-based BioLNG/BioCNG infrastructure built and maintained by ViGo's in-house team. This includes engineering, permitting, and ongoing technical support.
- Carbon certificates: Sale of carbon/emissions certificates demonstrating CO2 savings from biomethane use. These certificates support customers' carbon audit trails, CSR reporting, and provide competitive advantage in green tenders. Certificates fulfil ISCC requirements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Volume-based fuel pricing indexed to market rates |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
ViGo Bioenergy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ViGo Bioenergy produces and distributes biomethane-based low-carbon transport fuels (BioLNG and BioCNG, plus conventional LNG and CNG) for heavy goods vehicles and inland waterway vessels across Europe. The company operates 700+ refuelling stations spanning Germany, the UK, and Benelux, supplemented by own biomethane production assets in Lithuania, Latvia, and Italy, and supports customers with bespoke depot-based station construction, 24/7 maintenance, the ViGo Token payment system, certified training, and ISCC-compliant carbon certificates.
Product overview
ViGo Bioenergy is a low-carbon fuel network provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of biomethane products and infrastructure solutions for heavy transport decarbonisation across Europe. The core offering consists of four fuel products: BioLNG (liquefied biomethane), BioCNG (compressed biomethane), LNG, and CNG, with BioLNG and BioCNG providing the highest carbon reduction at 166-224%. The company operates Europe's most reliable network of over 700 LNG/bioLNG refuelling stations across Germany, UK, and Benelux, with expanding presence across Europe for both road and inland waterway transport. Supporting infrastructure includes mobile and fixed filling stations, LNG bunkering for inland waterways via BunkerTool, the proprietary ViGo Token payment system, the ViGo LNG Network App, and Carbon Calculator tools. The company offers end-to-end solutions including truck sourcing support, station construction and maintenance, and ViGo Academy training. ViGo has grown through acquisitions including Liquind (founding company, 2015), PitPoint LNG (2024 Belgium/Netherlands), Reneron (2024 biomethane production), Drive Systems (2025 Belgium), and Next Gen (2023 UK entry). The company owns biomethane production assets in Lithuania, Latvia, and Italy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ViGo LNG Network: Mobile application for finding and navigating to LNG stations across Europe
- ViGo token
- ViGo Academy
- BunkerTool
Products and services
- BioLNG (Liquefied Biomethane) Liquefied Biomethane (BioLNG) is the renewable, non-fossil variant of LNG, produced from organic waste materials such as food waste, agricultural residues, and manure. It is interchangeable with conventional LNG and delivers CO2 emission reductions of 166-221%, suitable for heavy transport applications.
- BioCNG (Compressed Biomethane) Compressed Biomethane (BioCNG) is produced from the anaerobic digestion of food and animal waste, offering CO2 emission reductions of 170-224% and up to 95% reduction in NOx emissions. It is targeted at short- and medium-distance transportation fleets.
- LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a fuel consisting primarily of methane, cooled to -162°C for easier storage and transport, offering up to 20% reduction in CO2 and 60% reduction in particulate matter compared to diesel for heavy-duty road transport.
- CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is fossil natural gas compressed to 200-300 bar, used as an alternative fuel for short- and medium-distance transportation, offering reduced noise suitable for night-time deliveries.
- ViGo Network (Refuelling Station Network) Europe's expanding network of over 700 LNG/BioLNG refuelling stations across Germany, the UK, Benelux, and additional European countries, available to fleet operators on a 24/7 unmanned basis via ViGo Tokens or accepted fleet cards. The network covers both road and inland waterway transport.
- Mobile Filling Stations Short-term, rapid-deployment mobile filling stations that can be tactically located on relatively small customer sites, with a typical lead time of 3-4 months and a compact skid-mounted design with 1 dispenser; offers BioLNG and BioCNG with ViGo handling permitting through ongoing maintenance.
- Fixed Filling Stations Long-term fixed BioLNG/BioCNG filling stations built at customer depots with modular construction, larger tanks, and 1-2 dispensers. ViGo handles the full process from approval and planning through construction, with a typical lead time of 12 months.
- LNG Bunkering (Shore-to-Ship) Shore-to-ship LNG bunkering service for inland waterway vessels at Cologne (Bonn), Mannheim, and Duisburg, with additional locations planned. Bunkering slots are managed through the BunkerTool online platform.
- Biomethane Production Own biomethane production assets operated through biogas digesters in Lithuania (notably the 125 GWh/year carbon-negative IDAR facility), Latvia, and Italy, producing biomethane from organic waste feedstocks such as food waste, animal manure, and agricultural residues for use as a transport fuel.
- Carbon Certificates ISCC-compliant carbon reduction/emissions certificates that document CO2 savings achieved through biomethane use, supporting customers' carbon audit trails, Scope-3 reporting, CSR disclosures, and competitive advantage in green/CO2 tenders.
- Station Construction and Maintenance Services Design, build, permitting and 24/7 in-house technical maintenance services for both mobile and fixed customer-owned BioLNG/BioCNG filling stations, delivered by ViGo's expert in-house technical team.
- ViGo Token Payment System Proprietary token-based payment system enabling seamless refuelling, billing and network access across ViGo's entire European station network; issued to enterprise customers for use in lieu of third-party fleet cards.
- ViGo Academy Training Platform E-learning platform providing certified training on the safe operation of LNG/BioLNG filling stations, equipment usage, LNG filling procedures, and theory, concluding with a final examination; targeted at fleet operators and station users.
- ViGo LNG Network App Mobile application (iOS and Android) showing all LNG stations across Europe with real-time station prices, opening hours, interactive map with payment information, live station status, and direct Google Maps navigation integration.
- BunkerTool Bunkering Management Platform Online platform for managing ship information and booking LNG bunkering slots for inland waterway vessels across ViGo's shore-to-ship bunkering network.
Quantifiable outcome
- CO2 emissions reduced by up to 200% vs diesel (carbon-negative)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use ViGo Bioenergy
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ViGo Bioenergy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration25 records
Feature4 records
ViGo Bioenergy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- AsdacoreViGo Bioenergy was awarded a bioLNG supplier agreement to support Asda's UK HGV operations. ViGo supplies bioLNG to Asda's operations at six refuelling stations in the UK.
- HoyercoreViGo Bioenergy partnered with Hoyer to accept the Hoyer Card at all 32 of ViGo's bioLNG stations across Germany. This partnership expands access to bioLNG for fleets across Germany using Hoyer's fleet card.
- Drive SystemscoreViGo Bioenergy acquired Drive Systems, Belgium's leading independent LNG station network with 5 stations in Flanders. The acquisition establishes ViGo as Belgium's largest LNG provider with ~30% market share. Founder Philippe Desrumaux joins as Head of ViGo Benelux.
- Bosch and IVECOminorPartnership with Bosch and IVECO to demonstrate the Digital Fuel Twin in Leverkusen, Germany. The Digital Fuel Twin software (on an IVECO S-Way LNG truck) makes the origin of renewable fuel digitally visible and traceable, a key step toward transparency and trust in alternative drive solutions for heavy transport.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ViGo Bioenergy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Rolande: European LNG station operator focused on heavy-duty road transport with HGV fuelling sites across Benelux, Germany, and the UK. Directly comparable as a competitor building LNG refuelling networks for fleet operators, and is named on ViGo's accepted fleet-card list.
- HAM Group: Independent LNG/CNG refuelling network operator for road and maritime transport across Europe. Closest direct peer: both build and operate multi-country HGV-focused LNG/BioLNG station networks and offer fleet-card payment integrations.
- Gasum: Nordic energy company producing biogas and operating LNG/BioLNG refuelling stations for road, maritime and industrial customers across Finland, Sweden, Norway and Germany. Direct peer in biomethane production plus station network operations, focused on heavy transport decarbonisation.
- Flogas Britain: UK LPG/LNG supplier part of SHV Energy distributing gas to road transport and operating BioLNG station infrastructure. Direct peer in UK and European LNG distribution for fleet operators with comparable station offerings and depot solutions.
Broad incumbents
- Shell (Shell Fleet Solutions): Global oil major with an extensive LNG/CNG refuelling network in Europe and rapidly scaling BioLNG offers for HGV fleets. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating station networks across multiple geographies, with ViGo's fleet card accepted at Shell sites and vice-versa.
- TotalEnergies (TotalEnergies Marketing Services / Eurotrafic): Major integrated energy company with growing LNG/CNG refuelling footprint for HGVs in Europe and BioLNG sourcing. Comparable broad incumbent in the same fuel-supply category; its Eurotrafic fleet card is accepted across ViGo's network.
- SHV Energy: Global LPG and LNG distributor (parent of Calor, Primagaz) operating refuelling infrastructure in Europe. Comparable broad incumbent in gas fuels distribution to end customers including transport, with overlap on multi-country station networks.
Others
- Chart Industries: Supplier of cryogenic equipment and small-scale LNG liquefaction infrastructure used to build BioLNG stations. Comparable as an enabling infrastructure provider in the same BioLNG value chain rather than a competitor.
Emerging players
- Nordsol: Dutch bio-LNG producer producing liquefied biomethane from organic waste for transport fuel. Comparable emerging player focused on the same BioLNG product category targeting heavy-duty road and maritime transport in Europe.
Regional players
- Avia (Avia International): European fuel-station brand and fuel-marketing network with own retail fuel cards accepted across ViGo stations. Comparable as a regional/multiple-country fuel retailer/operator that supports truck fleet refuelling networks in Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ViGo Bioenergy social profiles
Digital presenceViGo Bioenergy compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
ViGo Bioenergy financial estimates
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ViGo Bioenergy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
ViGo Bioenergy subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
ViGo Bioenergy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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ViGo Bioenergy M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ViGo Bioenergy
What does ViGo Bioenergy do?
ViGo Bioenergy produces and distributes biomethane-based low-carbon transport fuels (BioLNG and BioCNG, plus conventional LNG and CNG) for heavy goods vehicles and inland waterway vessels across Europe. The company operates 700+ refuelling stations spanning Germany, the UK, and Benelux, supplemented by own biomethane production assets in Lithuania, Latvia, and Italy, and supports customers with bespoke depot-based station construction, 24/7 maintenance, the ViGo Token payment system, certified training, and ISCC-compliant carbon certificates.
Is ViGo Bioenergy a public or private company?
ViGo Bioenergy is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was ViGo Bioenergy founded?
ViGo Bioenergy was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ViGo Bioenergy based?
ViGo Bioenergy is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ViGo Bioenergy make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. BioLNG and BioCNG fuel sales are the primary driver. The others are station construction and maintenance services and carbon certificates.
Who are ViGo Bioenergy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Rolande, HAM Group, Gasum and Flogas Britain. Broad incumbents are Shell (Shell Fleet Solutions), TotalEnergies (TotalEnergies Marketing Services / Eurotrafic) and SHV Energy. Chart Industries is listed as an others. Nordsol is listed as an emerging player. Avia (Avia International) is listed as a regional player.
Does ViGo Bioenergy have an API?
No public API is recorded for ViGo Bioenergy.
What industry is ViGo Bioenergy in?
ViGo Bioenergy's product category is Renewable Fuel Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAAAHAD, Renewable Diesel (HVO/HEFA) Production, with a secondary code of EUAAALAA, BECCS Project Development & Integration (Permitting, FEED, EPC Interface). Its NAICS code is 424710 and its SIC code is 4923.