Repsol and Norwegian Cruise Line sign biofuel agreement operating from Barcelona port

Repsol has signed a landmark eight-year agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) to supply renewable marine fuels at the Port of Barcelona, establishing an unprecedented long-term relationship within the cruise industry.
Beginning in the 2026 European cruise season, Repsol will offer a portfolio of renewable fuels - starting with biofuels and, from 2029, renewable methanol - directly to NCLH’s vessels across its cruise brands — Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises —when calling at the Port of Barcelona.
“This milestone agreement highlights that renewable fuels are ready to play a key role in reducing the carbon footprint of the maritime sector.
“By partnering with NCLH, one of the world’s leading cruise companies, we show that renewable fuels are already deployable at scale to immediately start reducing emissions at sea,” said Juan Abascal, Repsol’s executive managing director of industrial transformation and circular economy.
“This partnership is an excellent example of how cross-industry collaboration can unlock meaningful progress,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “Securing long-term access to renewable marine fuels at a key European port aligns directly with our Sail & Sustain programme and demonstrates our commitment to advancing towards a more sustainable future.”