- The MR tanker belonging to Stenabulk has received the first delivery of BioFuel oil.
- The fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 83% and reduces SOX emissions.
- BFO was tested in tanks, storage, and as it was burned in the engines.
- This will help owners and operators to future-proof against current and impending regulations.
The 49646 dwt MR tanker received the first delivery of BioFuel Oil during its recent call at the Port of Rotterdam, says a press release published by Stenabulk.
Aim to reduce GHG emissions
The fuel, which GoodFuels launched in 2018, reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 83% and substantially reduces SOX emissions.
The trial was completed on the Stena Immortal as she ran in typical commercial operation. During the trial, BFO was tested in tanks, storage and as it was burned in the engines, the fuel was again proven to be a technically compliant alternative to the fossil default for oceangoing tanker vessels.
Future proof against regulations
The success of this trial further underlines sustainable marine biofuel’s position within the marine fuel mix and helps owners and operators to future-proof against current and impending regulations. As the trial was conducted with 100% biofuel, it also shows that low-carbon shipping doesn’t have to be decades away but viable also on the shorter term if industry leaders work together to push the development.
Because it substantially reduces CO2 and SOX emissions, GoodFuels’ Bio-Fuel Oil ensures compliance with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 2020 Sulphur Cap, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction requirements and upcoming regulations to reduce carbon intensity from shipping.
“We like to show the industry that we can start reducing the carbon footprint of shipping here and now while maintaining the highest quality technical and commercial operations. The Stena Immortal performed very well running on the biofuel while continuing to deliver according to our customers’ needs without any disruption”, says Erik Hånell, President and CEO Stena Bulk.
Push towards sustainable shipping
“The industry needs pioneers willing to collaborate, share knowledge, and push the development towards more sustainable shipping. We’re happy to collaborate with GoodFuels in this test to take on that mission and encourage others to join us. We are of course open and have a willingness to drive and take part in this development together with stakeholders in this industry.” Erik Hånell continues.
“We are delighted this test with Stena Bulk was a success and want to thank them for joining us in our mission to develop a carbon-busting solution that is scalable, truly sustainable, technically compliant and, crucially, affordable”, Dirk Kronemeijer, CEO, GoodFuels Marine, commenting on the successful trial.
He said, “For the past five years, we have focused on realizing the widescale use of sustainable marine biofuel, which has enabled us to continue to develop biofuels as a true solution to the market’s problems. Today’s announcement marks yet another a crucial move towards offering the shipping industry a credible near-zero carbon alternative to HFO and VLSFO.”
A sustainable source of fuel
Following the successful trial on Stena Immortal, Stena Bulk and GoodFuels Marine will continue working together to gain more experience and scale the usage of BioFuel Oil as an alternative to conventional fossil-based fuel.
GoodFuels Bio-Fuel Oil is sustainably sourced and completely derived from forest residues and waste oil products. The fuel is also verified by an independent sustainability board of leading academics and NGOs in the transport sectors.
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Source: Stenabulk
